I signed up to Virtual Non Execs after leaving my last full time operating role. Quite quickly, I secured a well suited and well paying advisory role. The team at VNE were helpful in guiding me throug... See more
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Its been a breeze.
Firstly the service has been fantastic thus far. Virtualnonexecs has enabled me to identify the correct individual, attract talent from my related industry, and allowed me to do so without the huge burden of recruiter fees. This service is exactly what I've been trying to find for the last few months!
Useful platform for SMEs to hire board…
Useful platform for SMEs to hire board talent. For aspiring or experienced NEDs/Chair’s this is a useful platform to see Board opportunities in the growth SME space.
Excellent experience of NED hires
Excellent experience. We utilised the platform to find a non-executive director that could join our growth journey and help to close our funding round. The applicants were of a high standard, relevant to our requirements, and as a result, we hired two NEDs. I'd recommend it to start-ups, VCs and PE firms.
Virtualnonexecs has simply not worked for me
Virtualnonexecs has simply not worked for me. As a Dubai-based professional, I was promised that the organisation had a fast-growing footprint in the region, and that they wouldn't take my money if they weren't confident about matching me with relevant opportunities. But in more than 12 months there have been no relevant job ads and zero useful connections/approaches, despite efforts to fine tune my profile/searchability. Perhaps I could have been more proactive on the VNED and BoardAI websites, but - as a refund has been refused - I am now just chalking this off as a waste of my time and money.
It feels like a clear case of overpromising to get you in and underdelivering once your money is paid.

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Non Exec Director Search
Our advert for a NED provided us with 18 applicants in less than 48 hours. The system is easy to navigate and had an impressive network.

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Michele is a real professional and made…
Michele is a real professional and made publishing my article easy and pleasurable. She added real value with her knowledge and expertise.
Game changing way to appoint NED's
I recently used the Virtualnonexecs platform to source a fractional CTO. The platform was very intuitive to use and we have successfully appointed someone who will be a great asset for our business moving forward.
Simple and easy to use
Really simple and easy-to-use platform that produces some of the best talent in the world.
Sarah Mann, COO was amazing!
Once I had made contact with the COO, Sarah Mann, I felt total taken care of and guided to become a valued NED applicant!
I have been using Virtual Non Execs for…
I have been using Virtual Non Execs for two years and have been nothing but impressed with their approach, professionalism and connections.
Excellent network with opportunities to make warm relationships
I was invited to join Boardai by Ian Wright which led me to join Virtual Nonexecs and i had access to a lot of information, and access to members i had not met. Access was free. This allowed me to make quality connections with members of the platform, and though that I met several members i started to have strong relationships with. One of them I referred business to, and made an introduction, which develped into a deal gave me an ROI of £375 (i expect to get £1000 plus).
On Thursday of this week I was invited to join a spontaneous networking session on Zoom, and i was impressed by the interaction. I then took lifetime membership of Virtualnonexecs. (I am not looking for an NED post). Business development is good.
Lawrence Perry SRN
The best Non-Exec network around and…
The best Non-Exec network around and one I have used several times for our clients
Operator Network
We have joined the Operator Network. Ian was very helpful in briefing us on how it worked, Sarah couldn't have been more helpful with onboarding. We've already found candidates for a NED role. Well worth joining.

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The power of VNED
What VNED does for companies and non-executive directors is unparalleled and nothing short of brilliant.
Their network is astonishing, bringing value to both NEDs and companies that need to leverage external skills. The net result is de-risking growth whilst ensuring a circular economy for valuable experience with knowledge at its core.

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Used several times
Used Virtualnonexecs several times to find new advisors and have used myself as a new NED. What is there not to like?

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Amazing onboarding session…
After recently joining I attended an onboarding session with Sarah. I found this very informative and now have more of an understanding of the platform. Even when I ran into an issue uploading my CV she was more than happy to help and extended the session for a one to one.
Great service.

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I have been a member for 18 months
I have been a member for 18 months. I have used this network to find new business and I have to say, its not disappointed.
Sarah has been a god send. My piece of advise to anyone joining is USE THE ONBOARDING session!!
I didn't know I had half of the support products and access for over 12 months (my fault).

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Brought me up to speed
From the very beginning, the onboarding process has been top-notch. The preliminary call to schedule a formal interview, followed by the discussion itself (intended to assess mutual compatibility), was executed well. The focus was consistently on what would be best for me.
As someone who hasn't needed a CV for nearly two decades, I was unsure what modern companies look for in a candidate. Virtualnonexecs.com stepped in and revamped my CV. The updated version vastly differed from what I was familiar with (my previous CV was described as "gathering dust"!), but it has received positive feedback from those who have reviewed the new version.
I am confident that the remainder of my journey with Virtualnonexecs.com will be just as professional and fruitful.
I highly recommend it.

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Introduction to the Ned market
Recently retired and now wishing to explore the opportunities in becoming an NED, I was recommended Virtualnonexecs.com as my first introduction to understanding more about securing an NED position, after a nominal membership fee I was onboarded by Sarah who was delightful and navigated me around the platform, I uploaded my Cv and created a profile - all very simple, I've also attended a couple of Virtual speed networking events hosted by Michael which I enjoyed and made some useful connections. I have already applied for a couple of Ned positions advertised on the network. I would recommend joining and engaging with other members.
Stear well clear
I have tried to cancel my membership for 2 years now. I have submitted cancellation requests via email and the website. No engagement and response. Virtual non execs however keep taking my membership fee out of my account against my wishes. Their repeated ignoring of my requests to cancel and refund and continued taking money out of my account is theft in my opinion. Stear well clear.

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