What is BoardFinder?
BoardFinder is a network of independent leaders, founded in Switzerland, that focuses on the D-A-CH region — that’s Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It brings together C-level experience to serve on board mandates, foundation boards, advisory boards, or supervisory boards. Whether as board members or presidents, these experts come from a variety of industries and primarily support medium-sized companies. The goal? To provide management teams with proven expertise, diversity, and genuine personal commitment.
Main Benefits of BoardFinder
BoardFinder specializes in helping medium-sized companies tackle their unique challenges. Here are some key points that highlight what they offer:
- Support for companies with medium-sized structures looking for experienced board members.
- Access to expertise beyond traditional, often limited, established networks.
- Additional know-how to face industry-specific and technological challenges.
- Board composition that values not only experience but also a shared understanding of company values and culture.
Who Can Benefit from BoardFinder?
If you’re responsible for a successful medium-sized company, you know decisions made by your board carry a lot of weight. But sometimes, the usual networks don’t offer the objectivity or expertise needed. That’s where BoardFinder steps in — providing independent experts who complement your existing team and bring fresh perspectives to the table.
Industries Covered by BoardFinder
BoardFinder’s experts come from a wide range of industries, making them versatile and well-equipped to handle diverse business environments. Some of the industries include finance, chemicals, energy & resources, consumer goods & trade, automotive, technology, telecommunications & media, and pharmaceuticals & healthcare. This broad expertise ensures that companies from many sectors can find the right fit for their board needs.
BoardFinder’s Expert Network
Currently, the network includes 18 Swiss experts, five Austrian, and ten German professionals. This diverse pool of talent means companies can select board members who not only have the right skills but also understand the regional business landscape intimately. It’s about matching the right people with the right companies to create effective governance.
BoardFinder’s Impact on Companies
- Development and implementation of digitalization strategies.
- Establishment of startups as strategic technology partners.
- Planning and successful execution of internationalization strategies.
- Long-term initiation and realization of succession plans.
- Introduction of compliance culture and internal control systems (ICS).
- Financial and strategic turnarounds, including for publicly listed international companies.
- Leadership concepts that guide companies through crises back to stability.
Insights from the Advisory Board Study 2025
The role of advisory boards in medium-sized family businesses is crucial for securing future stability. They provide external perspectives that help companies navigate challenges and maintain long-term success. BoardFinder’s experts often serve as these independent voices, enriching the decision-making process and ensuring companies stay on course.
