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How to build a high-impact board — with Sophie Birch
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In this episode of The Good Growth Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Birch, Head of Non-Executive Talent at BGF, to explore the true impact of non-execs and chairs in scaling businesses. She shares what sets standout NEDs apart (spoiler: culture fit matters), and how board composition should evolve as a business grows.
We also dive into BGF’s thousand-strong talent network and the role of non-execs in strategy and exits, and how BGF is driving greater board diversity—with gender balance on shortlists.
If you’re a founder looking for game-changing board support or an experienced leader considering a non-exec role, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Chapters
1. Introduction and Sophie’s role at BGF (00:00:00)
2. The importance of non-execs and the BGF talent network (00:02:30)
3. Common founder concerns about non-execs (00:05:00)
4. What makes a great non-exec or chair? (00:08:00)
5. Scaling internationally and global advisory networks (00:13:00)
6. Building effective boards and chair-CEO relationships (00:16:00)
7. Diversity on boards and the future of non-exec talent (00:21:00)
8. Final advice and takeaways for founders and NEDs (00:30:00)
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