The Business Network

Finbarr O'Leary
Managing Director MENA @ Blackwired Pte Ltd. | Cybersecurity Innovation, Mentor, Chair and Non-Exec Director.

ChairX delivers tangible business opportunities. After attending a Zoom session, i received a Linkedin connection from a fellow attendee - the Founder and CEO of a specialized compliance firm. That single interaction evolved into a fruitful international partnership where I became their referrer for the Middle East, helping scale their business. This is real proof of the powerful commercial network ChairX provides.

David Levenson
Founder of Coaching Futures

I joined ChairX one year ago, and it has already repaid my subscription many times over in terms of the powerful qualities of both the people I have encountered and the conversations I have had, many of these on a 1-1 basis. For anyone going out into the NED world for the first time or seeking to build their board portfolio, ChairX is the place to be.

Sonia Moore
Founder Liberte Coaching and HRD

When I was a corporate girl (not sure what being corporate really means - I was an HR Director) I used to be part of the number of networking groups, most were full of old men in suits. ChairX is so different, everyone I’ve met has been helpful, willing to share sage advice, help, assist. They are interested and interesting and I love the debates and discussions we have. For me as the Founder of a fledging business, and personally, I find Chair X one of the best networks I have experienced. Caroline attracts individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences, industries and backgrounds. Everyone in the room is an equal and it generates a relaxed yet purposeful network.

Adrian Gaveglia
FCA

ChairX has been pivotal in honing my board skills, enabling me to be a more effective NED in my role as Treasurer. The platform offers invaluable insights for the first-time NED/Chair, covering essential topics such as Diversity, Geopolitics, AI, and Fundraising, all highly relevant in today's business landscape and critical for ones personal development. Additionally, ChairX has been instrumental in growing my network as I look for new opportunities. The interactive events and collaborative sessions have pushed me out of my comfort zone, allowing me to engage in discussions with seasoned leaders and business professionals. The diversity of thought from the wide range of backgrounds in the network has challenged my perspective and enriched my professional growth.

Jonathan Elliott
CEO, COO, Board Advisory

I am most grateful for the carefully crafted environment that is ChairX. As I prepared for my next career change, I was eager to push beyond my comfort zone by exploring a variety of industries, roles, and cultures. With its broad network base and well-organised events, ChairX has successfully facilitated in-depth discussions across all of these topics and more.

Richard Hargreaves
Chair Boku Inc.: Angel investor: Portfolio Chair/NED

I have found ChairX to be hugely valuable to me in my role as chair of an AIM quoted company. The sessions on board conduct and responsibilities are excellent and I always learn something new. I have encouraged other members of that board to join.

Richard Hargreaves

Richard Hargreaves has a PhD in Electrical Materials Science but spent most of his career the unquoted company funding world. He spent 10 years at (now 3i plc), which was the principal source of long-term capital for UK private companies until the late 1980s. He then founded Baronsmead plc, which he developed over 13 years until its sale in 1995. During this period, Richard was actively involved in the growth of the venture capital industry through the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), where he became chairman. At BVCA he was involved with their tax incentive lobbying, which saw the birth of the Venture Capital Trust, and the Baronsmead name is still on several of the best performing VCTs.

More recently, he co-founded Endeavour Ventures Ltd, which invests in young technology companies for its client base of high-net-worth individuals. He retired from Endeavour in 2018 to focus on being a professional business angel investing only in B2B software-driven opportunities.

Richard has nearly 50 years’ experience investing in young companies and helping them to grow. He is an experienced non-executive director and professional business angel with significant understanding of the US market.

INSEAD

INSEAD host Board and Corporate Governance sessions incorporating the latest research and thinking emanating from the Business School.

Jonathan Geldart

Jonathan was appointed Director General of the Institute of Directors in October 2019. Prior to this he spent 30 years working in the professional services sector, most recently at Grant Thornton International Ltd responsible for the organization's interest in China and previously as a global board member responsible for the brand.

Mark Lichtenhein

Mark talks sport, Digital/Technology, politics and lobbying. Mark is currently the Chairman of the Sports Rights Owners Coalition (SROC), representing the collective interests of some 50 international and national sports bodies around their Intellectual Property Rights. SROC seeks proper recognition of the value of sport from Governments across the world, and effective protection for their rights under law.

Hugo Kimber

Hugo is the Founder Director of Carbon Responsible and a global expert on Carbon Emissions Management. He hosts ESG sessions on all aspects of carbon emissions measurement, management and reduction.

Francesca Ecsery

Francesca is a portfolio Digital NED with several Board roles. She hosts sessions on Digital / Retail / Leisure travel industries as well as Diversity and Inclusion in the boardroom.

John Harte

John is Founder/CEO of Integrity Governance. Based in Melbourne, Australia with several International locations, John hosts high level and interactive sessions on Chair/Board/NED and related issues. He is a portfolio Chair and is also on the Advisory Board of ChairX.

Andy Lopata

Andy talks about harnessing the potential of powerful professional relationships. His latest books include 'Connected Leadership' and 'Just Ask' category finalists in multiple book awards and he also hosts The Connected Leadership Podcast.

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We host authentic real time hosted discussions on zoom with full Q&A with the expert in the room. Members can also host events.