Introducing Tiger Boards: The Future of Board Search & Next-Generation Directors

For over two decades, I have been at the forefront of board search, governance, and director education. My journey began with founding Director Institute – Next Generation Directors, where I had the privilege of mentoring and training over 10,000 board directors. These were professionals eager to take their first steps into the boardroom, learning about ethics, governance, and how to contribute effectively as a board member. Through this work, I helped countless individuals secure stepping-stone board seats, laying the foundation for their governance careers and ultimately preparing them to serve in higher-profile board roles.

One of the greatest highlights of my career has been placing more people into boardrooms than perhaps anyone else in the country. I have been a true champion for diversity in the boardroom, creating opportunities for professionals who may not have come from the traditional networks but who possess the specialist skills, experiences, and mindset needed to succeed.

The Birth of Tiger Boards: A Board Search Practice Built for the Future

Tiger Boards was created with the philosophy of Tiger Teams—a concept drawn from elite military and business strategy. Tiger Teams bring together the best of the best to solve complex business challenges, often stepping in where traditional approaches have failed. This is precisely the mindset we bring to board search. Boards today require bold, forward-thinking directors who can drive transformation, manage risk, and lead in times of disruption.

Our mission at Tiger Boards is to assemble exceptional board talent—not just well-known names but next-generation directors who are deeply skilled, agile, and ready to contribute at the highest levels. We specialise in identifying and positioning emerging governance leaders, ensuring boards have access to the right talent to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

How Tiger Boards Stands Out from Traditional Board Search Firms

Tiger Boards is a boutique board search practice, headquartered on the East Coast but servicing clients nationwide and across the Asia-Pacific region. We are not a traditional search firm—we move fast, operate with agility, and focus on results.

Here is what sets us apart:

• Speed to Market – Traditional board search firms can take six to twelve months to fill a position. We typically close assignments within 30 days, thanks to our deep industry knowledge and proprietary board talent database.
• 50,000+ Board Directors in Our Network – We maintain an extensive, pre-qualified talent pool, ensuring we can rapidly identify and place top-tier governance professionals.
• Next-Generation Board Talent – We specialise in emerging governance leaders, who may not yet be household names but bring technical expertise, strategic thinking, and fresh perspectives to the boardroom.
• A Personalised Approach – I personally lead many of our board search assignments, leveraging deep industry relationships and hands-on experience to match the right talent to the right board.
• Full-Service Board Search & Governance Advisory – We work across private equity, venture capital, family offices, and private enterprises, helping organisations strengthen their boardrooms with highly capable directors.
• Strong Support for Not-for-Profits – We have recruited thousands of board directors across Australia’s leading charities, industry associations, and not-for-profit organisations, often on a pro bono basis.

Investor Directors & Smart Capital: A Game-Changer for Growth Businesses

A key area of our focus is helping early-stage, high-potential businesses. As an angel investor myself, I am passionate about supporting startups and scale-ups, helping them put in place their first advisory boards and, more importantly, bringing smart capital to the table.

We specialise in placing:

• Investor Directors – Board members who are willing to invest in the company and bring strategic guidance, governance, and commercial expertise.
• Investor Advisory Board Members – Highly skilled professionals who can open doors, bring in customers, and help secure follow-on investment.
• Governance Experts for High-Growth Companies – Professionals who can help early-stage businesses navigate complex regulatory, risk, and governance challenges.

This is not just about raising capital—it is about bringing the right people to the table who can genuinely accelerate the growth, credibility, and market positioning of a company. Our Investor Directors and Advisory Board Members play a crucial role in securing investment, commercial partnerships, and long-term success.

Join the Tiger Boards Registry & Take Your Board Career to the Next Level

For those looking to step into a board career or expand their governance portfolio, Tiger Boards Registry is now open. By registering, you gain access to exclusive board opportunities across a range of industries, from high-growth tech startups to established private enterprises and family offices.

Next Steps – Let’s Connect

I would love to hear from business leaders, founders, and executives who are looking to:

• Build a stronger board with next-generation governance talent
• Find an investor director to bring strategic capital and networks to the table
• Secure a board role and take the next step in their governance career

If this resonates with you, let’s have a conversation.

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Tiger Boards is changing the game in board search, and I would love to explore how we can help you. Whether you are a business looking to strengthen your governance or an executive ready to take on a board role, let’s start a conversation.