ESS Executive - Independent Directors Network

Essexecutive; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Flexible hours

Challenging work

Mentorship

Job summary

Essexecutive is seeking experienced Independent Directors to join boards as Non‑Executive Directors and provide governance leadership. You will advise on strategy, risk, succession, and performance, while guiding CEOs and founders with expertise across industries and markets.

This role offers broad impact, autonomy, and a collaborative culture. You will participate in governance committees, shaping long‑term value, responsible decision‑making, and resilient organizational growth in a fast‑moving

Qualifications

• Experience serving on boards at executive or governance level.
• Proven ability to advise on governance, strategy, and growth.
• Strong risk, audit, and committee leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise boards, shareholders, founders, and executive teams on governance and strategy.
• Lead or participate in audit, risk, compensation, governance, or strategy committees.
• Mentor CEOs and senior leadership; strengthen board effectiveness.

Skills

Independent Director

Non‑Executive Director

Governance Expert

Board Leadership

Strategic Advisor

Job description

EngagementModel: Independent Board Director | Non-Executive Director (NED) | Board Advisory Roles | Strategic Committee Leadership

Join a professional network of experienced board members, former C‑suite executives, governance experts, and industry leaders dedicated to helping organizations strengthen governance, improve strategic decision‑making, and create sustainable long‑term value.

Serve as an Independent Director or Non‑Executive Director for organizations seeking experienced governance leadership.

Board Advisory Roles

Advise boards, shareholders, founders, and executive teams on governance, strategy, and growth.

Committee Leadership Assignments

Participate in audit, risk, compensation, governance, or strategy committees.

Governance & Transformation Programs

Support organizations in strengthening governance, succession planning, and board effectiveness. Provide mentorship and strategic guidance to CEOs, founders, and senior leadership teams.

What's great in the job?

• Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
• No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
• No waste of time in enterprise processes, real responsibilities and autonomy
• Expand your knowledge of various business industries
• Create content that will help our users on a daily basis
• Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for:

• Independent Directors
• Non‑Executive Directors (NEDs)
• Former CEOs
• Former CFOs
• Former COOs
• Board Chairs
• Managing Directors
• Governance Experts
• Corporate Lawyers
• Risk & Audit Leaders
• Strategic Advisors
• Former C‑Level Executives