Finding Board Positions – AICD Workshop with René Johnson
April 23, 2009
Directors Workshop
Finding Board Positions
This Workshop provides aspiring and experienced directors with the opportunity to learn differing approaches to finding satisfying director roles.
Director opportunities in ASX listed, private companies, not for profits and statutory boards will be discussed by an experienced panel.
Approaches to finding positions such as networking and the AICD's Director Register will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain information on where the opportunities are for director positions.
- Establish realistic expectations about your potential directorships
- Identify appropriate behaviour, tactics and actions for seeking opportunities.
Guest Presenters:
Mr Rene Johnson MAICD, Principal Consultant, OPPEUS
Rene’s presentation covers all facets of what Executive Search firms are looking for when recruiting for Director roles. He has an in depth understanding of the skills, experience and attributes executives require in order to transition into successful Board Directors.
- What Chairpersons and recruitment consultants look for
- Case study of career transition & CV structure
- Example of NED career build
- Networking and relationship management
René has great experience in assisting OPPEUS’ clients across various industries engage directors through their Executive Search practice, having placed over 75 Directors in the past 3 years.
Mr Paul Geyer GAICD, State Manager Victoria, AICD
Dr Meredith Doig MAICD, Deputy Chair, VLine Passenger
Mr Dale Simpson, Managing Director, Bravo Consulting Group Pty Ltd

