Why 2025 Is the Year to Consider Board Director Appointments—and How Tiger Boards Can Help

As we approach 2025, many professionals are reflecting on how to elevate their careers and broaden their influence. One avenue that continues to grow in appeal is serving as a board director. Whether you’re an experienced executive looking to expand your portfolio or an aspiring board member taking your first steps, now is the perfect time to consider board appointments—and Tiger Boards is here to help.

Why Consider a Board Appointment in 2025?

The corporate landscape is rapidly evolving, with boards increasingly recognising the value of diverse, forward-thinking leadership. Here are three compelling reasons why board roles should be on your radar:

1. Make a Strategic Impact: Boards offer the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an organisation, contributing to governance, growth, and long-term success.
2. Enhance Your Professional Profile: Serving as a board director not only demonstrates your leadership and expertise but also opens doors to broader networks and new opportunities.
3. Drive Innovation in Key Areas: With the increasing focus on areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, ESG, and pre-IPO governance, boards are seeking fresh perspectives to navigate these challenges.

Why Partner with Tiger Boards?

At Tiger Boards, we are passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful board opportunities. We’ve launched the Tiger Boards Registry, an exclusive platform where aspiring and current board directors can register their interest and upload their resumes. Here’s why partnering with us is a smart move:

• Core Skill Sets in Demand: We’re consistently seeking professionals with expertise in finance, technology, marketing, HR, and law. In addition, there is growing demand for specialists in areas like mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation, and ESG.
• Tailored Opportunities: By joining our registry, you’ll gain access to curated board opportunities that align with your skills and aspirations.
• Thought Leadership and Insights: Members of the registry receive exclusive updates on governance trends, board best practices, and market insights to help you excel in your directorship journey.
• Efficient and Confidential Process: With our registry, you’ll be directly on our radar for opportunities. As my schedule becomes increasingly busy, this is the most effective way to ensure you’re considered for board roles in 2025 and beyond.

What We’re Looking For

Tiger Boards is focused on identifying top-quality board talent. While formal governance training, such as the AICD Company Directors Course, or advanced degrees like MBAs and doctorates, are valuable, we prioritise core skill sets and practical expertise.

Some of the key skills in demand include:

• Finance
• Technology
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal

Additionally, there’s increasing interest in niche specialisations, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, ESG, pre-IPO readiness, and mergers and acquisitions.

If you’ve served on not-for-profit or private boards, or if you bring expertise in one of these areas, now is the time to leverage your skills and step into a board role.

How to Get Started

Getting involved is easy:

1. Register on the Tiger Boards Registry: Tiger Boards Registry .
2. Explore Our Thought Leadership and Opportunities: Visit Welcome to Tiger Boards to learn more about how we support aspiring and experienced board directors.
3. Book a Complimentary Assessment: While my complimentary assessments will become more limited in 2025, you can still schedule a confidential meeting via my diary link for a tailored discussion on your board aspirations: www.calendly.com/kyliehammond/tigerboards .

Take the First Step

The boardroom is calling, and 2025 is the year to step into your next chapter as a board director. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to expand your portfolio, Tiger Boards is your partner in finding meaningful opportunities and achieving your governance goals.

Join the Tiger Boards Registry today and position yourself for success in the year ahead. Let’s work together to make 2025 the year you take your place in the boardroom.

Kylie Hammond, CEO & Founder, Tiger Boards