ENABL was launched in 2023 by Page Executive in the UK and is sponsored by PageGroup CEO, Nicholas Kirk. The purpose of ENABL is to create pathways to Non-Executive Director roles for Asian and black executive leaders from any sector and across all business disciplines, and inspire and develop the next generation of leadership talent. Meet the ENABL teamJoanna McCraeFounder and Chair - ENABLDirector DE&I and Social Impact UK, PageGroupNicholas KirkSponsor - ENABLCEO, PageGroupCatherine OsaigbovoCo-Founder - ENABLPartner, HR and DE&I, Page Executive UKAaran DosanjhCo-Founder - ENABLSenior Partner, Interim and Business Transformation & Change, Page Executive UK I have frequently noticed a real lack of opportunities out there for black and Asian professionals looking to land their first Non-Executive Director role. There’s certainly no shortage of talent, however I don’t believe it’s being nurtured effectively. ENABL is a curated programme to get these talented leaders with great potential ‘NED-ready.’ Through various workshops and sessions, the aim is to equip them with the necessary advanced skills and confidence to go on and succeed.Joanna McCraeFounder & Chair, ENABL | Director DE&I and Social Impact UKWhy ENABL? Very simply, we felt this was a community that was underserved from a networking perspective and we had an opportunity to create a community with tangible goals.Aaran DosanjhCo- Founder, ENABL | Senior Partner - Interim and Business Transformation & Change I am so proud to be part of creating a much-needed network to celebrate & raise up Asian & Black business leaders. Actions are needed to evolve our present to create a future where all businesses have a truly inclusive board & executive leadership team. As an Executive Search business we work in true partnership with all our clients to ensure that they have access to top diverse talent that will ensure the continued success & development of their business.Catherine OsaigbovoCo-Founder, ENABL | Partner - HR / DE&IWatch our event recordings A Day in the Life of a Non-Executive Director What does it take to kickstart your NED journey? Joanna McCrae spoke to our guests Marnie Jane Millard OBE (an experienced executive and non-executive Board member within FMCG and Higher Education), Jason Sahota (Non-Executive Director and Senior Advisor) and Sanjeev Sharma (Managing Director – Odyssey Search Partners Inc.), who candidly discussed their experiences transitioning from executive leadership to NED roles. What we look for in a Non-Executive Director Hear some practical advice directly from our speakers who have been decision makers on the recruitment of NED positions. Syreeta Brown (Group Chief People and Communications Officer – Virgin Money Plc.) and Lena Samuels (Chair – Hampshire & Isle of Wight ICB) discussed what they look for when appointing a NED. They delved into the skills they look for in a CV and the kind of experiences they would encourage NED candidates to highlight during the interview stage. Progress in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion PageGroup CEO Nicholas Kirk and Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE spoke about how organisations can maximise opportunities for both executive and non-executive career development. They also delved into the various facets of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Ruby’s illustrious career has been marked by groundbreaking accomplishments, from becoming the first Asian female FTSE250 CEO to driving meaningful change through DE&I initiatives and becoming a member of the House of Lords. She was formerly a Non-Executive Director of PageGroup.This event was hosted by Aaran Dosanjh (Co-Founder, ENABL and Senior Partner, Page Executive). Practical Tips: Writing a NED CV Hosted by Catherine Osaigbovo (Co-Founder, ENABL and Partner, Page Executive), this session featured Donna Croucher (Senior Partner - Board Practice, Page Executive) who shares advice on creating a CV that is NED appropriate. She talked about the difference between an Executive and a Non-Executive CV, conveying relevant skills and attributes in a supporting statement, some CV templates, and walked through a typical NED interview process sharing real interview questions from previous interviews. Creating your ENABL brand Ready to make your mark in the boardroom? Join Ozzie Clarke-Binns, Head of People at British Airways, for an insightful session on how to craft and elevate your personal brand as a non-executive director (NED).How to Build Confidence in Preparation for your Application and NED InterviewThis session was hosted by Aaran Dosanjh (Senior Partner - Page Executive) who was joined by Meena Anand (Portfolio NED) and Hima Vaghani, Directors at The Careers Company. They exchanged personal actionable advice around how to be a NED, challenges diverse leaders face in transitioning into a NED role and how to plan one's career. Attracting diverse trustee aspirants for Standard LifeGiven our access to a diverse leadership talent pool and our DE&I solutions, FTSE 100 Phoenix Group's Group Head of Talent Acquisition reached out to us to lead an inclusive recruitment process for TAP. Select an office Select sector View case study A guide to becoming a non-executive directorDownload our guideGet in touch to learn more about ENABLJoanna McCrae Email | LinkedInAaran Dosanjh Email | LinkedInCatherine Osaigbovo Email | LinkedInEmail usOur multi-cultural, global team is committed to supporting you in your organisation's search for innovative leadership with proven capabilities of driving a diverse working culture built on inclusion and equal opportunities. Learn more now
