Board & Non-Executive Appointments

Strengthening Governance with Strategic Appointments

In today’s business climate, boards are under more scrutiny than ever. The right Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Chairs bring not only governance and oversight, but also insight, credibility and challenge. May Consulting specialises in Board and NEC appointments that elevate governance and drive strategic value across listed, private, and high-growth businesses.

We work closely with Chairs, CEOs and Nomination Committees to understand the strategic needs of your board, from ESG oversight to industry expertise, regulatory understanding or digital transformation. Our deep networks, rigorous process and commitment to diversity ensure your board is fit for the future.

Our board appointment services cover:

• Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Chair appointments

• Non-Executive Director (NED) searches for listed and private companies

• Board skills audits and diversity gap analysis

• ESG, digital, financial and regulatory expertise targeting

• Succession and board pipeline planning

• Sector-specific board placements (e.g. Aerospace, Fintech, Infrastructure)

• Governance advisory for early-stage and scaling businesses

• Confidential succession or replacement planning

• Board onboarding and integration support

• Collaboration with executive search for holistic leadership planning

With May Consulting, you’ll secure board leaders who don’t just meet compliance standards,  they strengthen vision, challenge groupthink, and shape lasting impact.