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JoAnn Stonier

Executive and Board Advisor | Former Chief Data Officer | Former Chief Privacy Officer

Abbi Agana

Chief Executive Officer, Leathermarket JMB | NED

Lara Izlan

Director of Insights at ITV | NED at Ebiquity plc

19th May 2026 | 2pm BST | 9am ET | Virtual Webinar

From C-Suite to NED: Making the Transition from Operator to Advisor

Organisations are placing increasing value on experienced, independent voices at board level, leaders who can challenge, guide and shape strategic direction without being immersed in day-to-day execution.

For many Chief Data, Analytics and Technology leaders, the move into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role represents the next chapter of their career.

But while the aspiration is growing, the path is often unclear.

What does it actually take to make the transition?
What shifts when you move from owning delivery to influencing it?
And how do you position yourself as board-ready in a market where credibility, visibility and judgement matter more than ever?

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In this exclusive discussion, three accomplished C-suite leaders share their experiences of moving from executive roles into the boardroom.

This is not a theoretical conversation. It’s a candid exploration of the realities, trade-offs and decisions behind the transition, from those who have done it themselves.

Together, we’ll explore:

  • The trigger points that lead executives to consider a NED career

  • The mindset shift from operator to advisor

  • What boards are really looking for beyond title and tenure

  • How to build a credible, board-ready profile

  • The role of network, reputation and leadership visibility

  • The common pitfalls executives face when making the move

  • What differentiates a high-impact NED from the rest

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