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Board Member Executive Search

Find the Right Board Members to Drive Your Business Forward

Why Effective Board Member Recruitment Matters

Choosing strategic board members is critical to shaping company strategy, driving growth, and providing governance expertise. But how do you identify the leadership talent your organization truly needs?

At Centennial, Inc., we specialize in board executive search and strategic leadership recruitment. Our tailored process ensures your board is future-ready, diverse, and high-performing.

Centennial’s Proven Approach to Board Recruitment

Step 1: Board Needs Assessment & Gap Identification

We start by understanding your existing board structure, identifying skill gaps, and clarifying your strategic needs to ensure a tailored approach.

Step 2: Develop Strategic Board Profiles

We create comprehensive profiles to pinpoint precisely the type of executive experience, industry insight, and strategic vision needed.

Step 3: Leverage Global Networks to Recruit Exceptional Talent

With nearly 50 years of experience and a robust global network, Centennial identifies and attracts top-tier board candidates who align perfectly with your vision and organizational culture.

Expand Your Reach with Our Exclusive Global Network

Top board talent often exists beyond your current connections. Our executive search team accesses an exclusive global network to find ideal board candidates.

Build a Future-Focused Board

Your board must anticipate market shifts, manage expansions, and guide leadership transitions. Centennial prioritizes board members with proven experience in navigating:

  • Rapid business growth
  • Strategic transformation
  • Industry disruption and innovation

Key Board Candidate Qualities Include:

✔️ Leadership through transformation and growth

✔️ Strategic industry expertise

✔️ Governance experience with a visionary mindset

Why Choose Centennial for Board Recruitment?

  • Nearly 50 years of executive search experience
  • 97% repeat client and referral rate
  • Global reach with exclusive leadership networks

Expand Your Board with Confidence

The best board talent may not exist within your immediate network. Our executive search capability ensures you connect with executives who align perfectly with your strategic goals.

FAQ

Q: How do I choose the right board members?
A: Ideal board members have the right industry expertise, governance experience, and visionary leadership skills. Centennial assesses your needs, identifies skill gaps, and recruits the best candidates to drive growth.

Q: Why partner with an executive search firm?
Centennial leverages decades of expertise and global connections to recruit top-tier candidates you might not otherwise reach, ensuring a perfect fit for your strategic goals.

Q: What industries does Centennial support?
We specialize in boards across family businesses, private equity, publicly traded companies, and nonprofit organizations.

Ready to Transform Your Board?

Your board should be your greatest strategic asset. Centennial, Inc. helps you build a board that drives growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Find the Right Board Members Today!

Your board should be a strategic asset, not just a group of advisors. Let Centennial, Inc. help you build a board that drives success, innovation, and long-term growth.

📩 Ready to get started? Contact Becky, Melanie or Mike to discuss your board recruitment needs!

📩 Becky Scheeler | VP, Executive Search | bscheeler@centennialinc.com | 513-207-8824

📩 Mike Sipple, Jr. | CEO | masipple@centennialinc.com | 513-470-7218

📩 Melanie Booher | Leadership Development | mbooher@talentmagnet.com

 

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Phase 1: Understanding Your Needs & Aligning on Success

The right hire starts with the right strategy. We begin by working closely with your hiring team to understand your unique needs, priorities, and vision. Using our proven 4C Recruiting Process®, we identify the character, culture, chemistry, and competencies needed to ensure the perfect fit for your organization.

This strategic alignment phase ensures we’re not just filling a position—we’re finding a leader who will drive impact, strengthen your team, and help your business thrive.

Phase 2: Finding & Connecting with Top Talent

With your ideal candidate profile in place, we leverage proven sourcing strategies to identify and engage the best talent for your role. Our extensive network, industry expertise, and cutting-edge search techniques allow us to find high-caliber candidates who align with your needs—both professionally and culturally.

This phase ensures you’re not just getting a pool of applicants—you’re gaining access to top-tier leaders who can make a meaningful impact on your organization’s success.

Phase 3: Thorough Candidate Evaluation & Alignment

We do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Using our multi-interview approach, we carefully assess each candidate to ensure they align with your organization’s character, culture, chemistry, and competencies (4C Recruiting Process®).

Only after a thorough vetting process do we introduce top-tier candidates for your consideration—saving you time and ensuring you meet only the best leaders for your team.

Phase 4: Seamless Interview Coordination & Alignment

We make the interview process effortless for you. We handle all scheduling and logistics, ensuring you meet only the most qualified candidates.

Before and after each interview, we facilitate pre- and post-interview conversations with both you and the candidates. This ensures clear communication, alignment, and a smooth decision-making process—helping you move forward with confidence.

Phase 5: Strategic Decision-Making & Offer Process

We guide you through the final steps with confidence. Once you’ve identified the right candidate, we provide expert support in offer negotiation to ensure a smooth hiring process.

Our goal is to help you secure top talent with a competitive, well-structured offer—setting the stage for long-term success for both your new hire and your organization.

Phase 6: Onboarding & Long-Term Success

The journey doesn’t end with a start date—it’s just the beginning. As your new hire steps into their role, the character, culture, chemistry, and competencies identified from the start ensure a seamless transition and drive long-term growth and success for your organization.

We’re here to support you beyond the hire, helping you build a team that thrives, leads, and delivers results.