Board Search Consulting
Mitch supports aspiring board members through every stage of the board seat search process, offering expert guidance from initial self-assessment to onboarding. He helps candidates clarify their value, strengthen their board readiness, and position themselves effectively in the market. With a strategic and personalized approach, Mitch streamlines the search, prepares clients for interviews and recruiter engagement, and provides critical support in evaluating offers and transitioning into board service with confidence.
Six Phase Board Search Process
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Active and recently retired CEOs
Active and recently retired CFOs
Other C-Level and Executive Leadership Team Executives
Current and recent Business Owners
Non-Profit Board Members
Active and former Elected Officials and Government Regulators
Academic Experts
Professional Service Providers (e.g., Lawyers, Accountants, and Investment Bankers)
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Board books and articles
Governance and Regulatory documents
Overview of Corporate and Securities Law
Activist Strategies
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Board Bio
Resume
LinkedIn Profile
Positioning Statement
Board Opportunity Cover Letter
Other documents as needed
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Industry Focus
Company Size
Company Stage and Situation
Geographic Preference
Public versus Private
For-Profit versus Non-Profit
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Mock interview practice
Preparing for and debriefing after interviews
Interacting with board recruiters
Client due diligence of offering company including review of Board evaluations
Securing and managing references
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Evaluating an offer and/or comparing multiple offers for fit
Analyzing and clarifying the compensation and benefits package
Accepting the offer and winding down your search process
Board Orientation
Review of key internal strategic and planning documents
Financial, legal, compliance and risk review
Discussion with outside auditors and counsel
Meetings with key senior management and other Board members
Visits to plants, labs, sales offices, service sites, distribution centers, etc.
Committee assignments and discussion with Chairman of the Board and Committee Chairs on key issues
“A number of C-Level executives recommended Mitch Wienick in particular. I was using the services of another career transition firm, but they did not seem to have the same amount of experience with C-Level candidates.
Networking is the most critical element of a successful search. Mitch was helpful and gracious in introducing me to valuable members of his network. Mitch was also extremely helpful in others ways including doing extensive interview prep with me, providing me with market-based compensation comparisons for similar positions, and suggesting very beneficial counter-offer ideas in the negotiations and employment contract stage. I plan to strongly recommend Mitch to other C-Level Executives.”
Business Unit President and COO
What Clients are Saying About Board Search Consulting:
“I am writing to thank you again for your help with my transition five years ago. With your help, I received three interesting CEO offers within five months and, again with your help, I chose the right one, a medium-sized Canadian manufacturing company. Recently we closed the sale of the company to a prominent San Francisco private equity firm. I am proud to say that the management team I built was able to substantially increase the market value of the company to shareholders during my five years as CEO. Moreover, the team and I will stay on to drive the next exciting phase in the company’s evolution.
The transition strategy and tactics you helped me develop were key to putting me in a position to make this happen. But perhaps even more important was the perspective and encouragement you gave me. This has been the most rewarding time of my professional life. I thank you for your important role in it.”
CEO
How to Get Started
Schedule a 1:1 virtual consultation session with Mitch to discuss your Board Search Consulting needs.