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Virtualnonexecs is a fantastic and powerful tool for any NED prospective NED. I continue to get great benefit from my engagements, and would certainly commend it to anyone with such aspirations. Thank you, Edward, for your continued support.

It was good to reconnect with VNED and meet new management who displayed expertise, realism and structure.

I have been a member of Virtual Non-Execs for a few years and have always found their services and support invaluable. Additionally, I have secured another Non-Exec role through VNED, with an exciting early-stage healthtech company, 'Thier'
I am more than happy to recommend Virtual Non-Execs to aspiring NEDs and Advisors. And if you need to connect, please find me on the Virtual Non-Execs membership base.

I found Virtualnonexecs to be efficient, professional and great communicators. I also find the organisation to be proactive with roles which they believe will be a good fit for you. They follow through. I am a great follower of them. I also got role through them.
They work with you and also work closely with hiring organisation, they get to know the personality fit as well as skills and experience which is very important.

Edward Lewis - really listened to my aspirations about joining Virtual Non Execs. He has provided clear guidance and continues to support

My first two online meetings with Virtualnonexecs have been exceptional. Edward's explanation and advice is both encouraging while keeping expectations high. There is an integrity and positive frankness which helps you navigate a new professional space. The portal/website is also excellent

Personalised support

I have recently joined Virtualnonexecs. Edward Lewis been my advisor from beginning. Based on couple of one to one meetings and correspondence in between I found Edward to be professional, supporting and someone who understands senior roles.
The resource base on Virtualnonexecs seems very good and well organised. I am already establishing contacts with members.

For me, this experience was a waste of time and focus. The primary aim of this organisation seems to be revenue generation rather than fulfilling a mission (e.g. matching candidates with positions). Mission-driven companies usually do better than revenue-focused companies.

Really easy to set up with Virtualnonexecs, The team help you from start to set up and are always on hand, special thanks to Garrick and Neil! ... Great non executive community.

The "review" of my profile ended up being a most likely AI-generated summary that was written with the sophistication of a 16-year old school drop-out. I had to rewrite it entirely.
The "meeting" after sign-up was an onboarding meeting to a platform that doesn't need onboarding since, apart from the occasional unpaid board roles, has nothing on it.
After the "meeting", Steve Benson promised to send me roles that are not on the website. He kept promising for the same day, EOD. It never came.
But you can clearly see Steve Benson in front of his Porsche on his whatsapp picture!

Really disappointed by this service. I had numerous tech issues when I set up where I wasn't being shown on the matching service. It took months to fix. I had two matches in 11 months and I found it so disappointing. I asked for a partial refund after I realised how much this wasn't for me and didn't work at all as I imagined, but I was told that wasn't the policy. This is such a lot of money when starting out but no consideration for this. I noticed that many of the jobs weren't actually on their site but pulled through from elsewhere. I thought this wss a terrible experience where I eas sold something undelivered. No value experienced other than disappointment and frustration. I've fed all this back throughout.

I think it's shocking they have your membership on auto review. No real customer service or value. I asked the team to ensure I wasn't going to be charged and just received a notification to say money would be charged. I think I've managed to cancel in time. But really this was the prompt for me to leave the public review. Full of people making money for money sake without giving a shit.

As a member of VirtualNonExecs, I'm thrilled to share my experience in securing a Strategy Non-Executive Director (NED) role in just a few months, with the actual placement taking less than a month. This platform has truly been a game-changer for my career transition into the world of non-executive directorships.

Platform Overview

VirtualNonExecs is a premier community for C-suite professionals seeking NED roles across various sectors. The platform offers a range of features that significantly contributed to my success:

Networking Opportunities: The community hub and events provided invaluable connections with fellow professionals and potential employers.

Resource Access: From CV analysis tools to job board aggregators, the platform equipped me with essential resources to enhance my candidacy.

Board.Ai Integration: This algorithmic matching service was particularly helpful in connecting me with relevant companies and contacts.

My Journey to Success

Rapid Results: Within a few months of joining, I secured a Strategy NED role, with the final placement process taking less than a month.

Effective Networking: The platform's emphasis on strategic networking played a crucial role in positioning me as an attractive candidate.

Tailored Approach: VirtualNonExecs' focus on educating and connecting members helped me refine my approach to seeking NED roles.

Key Factors in My Success

Comprehensive Profile: I took the time to create a detailed, discoverable profile, which improved my visibility to potential employers.

Active Engagement: Participating in community events and discussions increased my exposure and led to valuable connections.

Strategic Networking: I leveraged the platform's resources to develop my strategic networking skills, which proved crucial in securing my role.

Targeted Opportunities: The platform's job board and talent-matching services connected me with highly relevant positions.

Final Thoughts
VirtualNonExecs has exceeded my expectations in every way. The quality of the membership, the level of access to opportunities, and the supportive community have been instrumental in launching my NED career. For anyone looking to transition into non-executive roles or expand their portfolio, I wholeheartedly recommend VirtualNonExecs as an indispensable resource.

The platform's ability to connect aspiring NEDs with real opportunities, combined with its educational resources and networking tools, makes it a standout choice in the field. My success story is a testament to the effectiveness of VirtualNonExecs in bridging the gap between talented professionals and companies seeking strategic oversight.

I have received nothing but a great all round experience working with Virtual Non executives team. I have met many other people and organisations offering similar services in this space who are unprofessional, never deliver on their promises and should be avoided, VNDX are in a different league.

You do need to invest time and effort yourself, but that’s the same for anything worth doing. I met Ian for a coffee, he introduced me to the Virtual Non Execs, 2 days later he’d connected me to business founders who I’m now working with.

If you’re considering hiring NEDs or looking for NED work look no further. I can’t fault Ian Wright and his team who really do care and go out of their way to help.

Keep up the good work VNDX!

Such a powerful tool for connecting to board rooms!

Virtual non-execs platform has become an integral tool to support our ABM strategy. It allows a unique and very targeted strategic approach to engaging with non execs and c-suite across a diverse range of sectors / size of organisation. The platform offers real value for money in comparison to other prospecting platforms and we’ve been able to generate significant ROI in a short space of time. The team are really friendly and helped walk us through onboarding step by step.

Great website and resources for NEDs, Freelancers and Fractional workers.

Supports networking, education and finding opportunities. I had occasion to need some direct support which was delivered helpfully and promptly - highly recommend.

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 talent. For aspiring or experienced NEDs/Chair’s this is a useful platform to see Board opportunities in the growth SME space.

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. 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.