Introducing The Boardroom Path Podcast

At Sainty Hird & Partners, we’ve been at the forefront of recruiting senior board members across the City, Industry, the Public Sector, and NGOs for over 30 years. Alongside our recruitment services, we now also offer board evaluations, coaching, and mentoring for those seeking to transition from an executive career into the boardroom.

As part of our commitment to supporting aspiring and newly appointed Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), we are excited to launch The Boardroom Path podcast. This new series offers practical advice and valuable insights from leading figures in the board advisory and NED world.

In each episode, we will explore how to make a successful transition into the boardroom, where to focus your time and energy, and how to be most effective as a board member. The goal is to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to build a successful career as an NED, all while reflecting on how you can make a meaningful impact in the boardroom.

Listen to previous episodes here:

The Boardroom Path Podcast

Episode 13: The QCA Mission: Driving Investment for Small and Mid-Cap UK Boards‍

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In our latest episode, Ralph Grayson speaks with James Ashton, CEO of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), about the crucial factors holding back London's public markets. James details the QCA's lobbying efforts, including critical asks like reforming ISAs and scrapping stamp duty on share trading, arguing that this would electrify public markets.

We also dive into the new QCA Director Growth Programme, an essential toolkit for non-executive directors (NEDs) on AIM and Aquis, and discuss why adaptability is the single most important skill for a growth company board member. If you are working in the City or advising a small-cap firm, this is a must-listen on how to drive market stability and growth.

🎧Listen here to discover James Ashton’s perspective on the future of UK capital: