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Enter the Boardroom is the podcast of the Enter the Boardroom Community.

Each week, Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings sits down with leading Chairs, board members, CEOs and academics, drawing out the insights and hard-won lessons that rarely get shared in public.

If you enjoy the podcast, the Community goes much deeper. You'll sharpen your board proposition, build a network of serious peers, stay cur... more

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Dr. Annalisa Jenkins has held around fifty board and trustee roles across biotech, venture capital, public bodies and medical charities, including Compass Pathways, AVROBIO, Affimed and Mereo BioPharma. Tune into this episode to hear more about: The ... more

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Conor Boden spent over two decades building boards for private equity funds. He was Head of Portfolio Board Development at Advent International. Listen to this episode to learn more about: What decides who private equity appoints as a chair or NED (0... more

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Debbie Hewitt MBE is Chair of The Football Association, the first woman to hold the role in its history. She is also a Vice-President of FIFA. Alongside football, she chairs Visa Europe and Compare the Market. Tune into this episode to hear about: Co... more

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Matthew Lester is Chairman of Kier group plc and NED and Chair of the Audit Committee at Intermediate Capital Group plc. Previously, he was CFO of Royal Mail plc. Listen to this episode to learn more about: Two moments where non-execs had the biggest... more

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Conor Boden
Former Head of Portfolio Board Development at Advent International, with board-development experience at 3i
Advent International
Episode: 196. Conor Boden: How private equity decides who gets the board seat
Debbie Hewitt
Chair of The Football Association, Vice-President of FIFA, and chair of Visa Europe and Compare the Market
The Football Association
Episode: 195. Debbie Hewitt MBE: Chairing the FA - how to do the top job in the face of public scrutiny
Matthew Lester
Chairman of Kier Group and non-executive director at Intermediate Capital Group; former Royal Mail CFO
Kier Group
Episode: 194. Matthew Lester: How a chair finds out what's really going on inside the business
Hayaatun Sillem
Founder and CEO of Argentic Associates and former CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Argentic Associates
Episode: 193. Dame Hayaatun Sillem: How to use early board roles to accelerate your exec career and set up a non-exec portfolio
Nick Wheeler
Founder of Charles Tyrwhitt
Charles Tyrwhitt
Episode: 192. Nick Wheeler OBE: The tortoise who built Charles Tyrwhitt - focus, founders and knowing when to step back
Debbie Wosskow
CBE, serial entrepreneur; former founder of Mantra; non-exec director on Channel 4; chair of Better Menopause; adviser to McKinsey; co-chair of Invest in Women Taskforce
Various boards and ventures mentioned in episode
Episode: 191. Debbie Wosskow CBE: How entrepreneurs can become high-impact board members
Sir Lloyd Dorfman
Chair and former entrepreneur, founder of Travelex
Travelex (former), Royal Ballet and Opera (chair)
Episode: 190. Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE: Why boards need to encourage more persistence and risk - lessons from Travelex and the Royal Ballet and Opera
Jacqui Ferguson
Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Croda International PLC; Non-Executive Director at National Grid PLC and Softcat PLC; former Chair of Tesco Bank
Croda International PLC; National Grid PLC; Softcat PLC; Tesco Bank
Episode: 189. Jacqui Ferguson: How boards choose a chair, and how to be the one they pick
James Thornton
CEO of Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel
Episode: 188. James Thornton: How to get founder-to-CEO succession right

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Oliver Cummings
Host of Enter the Boardroom

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Value in every episode

    Inspiring candid and informative stories of NED journeys - strongly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemma ⭐️
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Helpful

    Loving these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max P26
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Entertaining, informative and inspiring

    I started listening for professional development. I keep returning for entertainment. Tip: search for Nurole's free insight documents as they’ll flag episodes particularly relevant to you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JX588
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • An amazing and insightful podcast that uses real life examples from across public & private sectors

    Oli Cummings skilfully interviews board members across private and public sectors with great questions that both explain and probe the interviewees. The podcast has a good pace and the lighting round should be curated !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oofygoldfinger
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Margaret Heffernan- How Boards make the best decisions

    Tremendous! These podcasts over-flow with essential wisdom that demands to be listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robroy1964
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise practical takeaways for boardrooms and leadership.
The show is regarded as essential listening for current and aspiring NEDs and board leaders.
The host asks sharp questions and draws top governance insights from a diverse set of guests.

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196. Conor Boden: How private equity decides who gets the board seat
Q: So what's the single most common reason a credible candidate doesn't get a role in your experience?
Candidates most often miss out because of perceived fit and style, including whether they understand private equity's value-creation dynamic and suit the particular company, board and investment partner.
196. Conor Boden: How private equity decides who gets the board seat
Q: In one sentence, what's the single thing that actually decides whether someone gets the call?
The deciding factor is whether the firm believes the person can add value, both before a deal and as a board member in a portfolio company.
194. Matthew Lester: How a chair finds out what's really going on inside the business
Q: How should a chair develop a real feel for what's going on inside an organization beyond what the CEO and executive narrative bring into the boardroom?
Lester recommends spending informal time in the business, arranging transparent conversations with employees, having non-executive directors visit different sites and report their findings collectively to the board.
194. Matthew Lester: How a chair finds out what's really going on inside the business
Q: What have been three moments in your executive career where the chair or a board member most shaped an organization's trajectory for better or worse?
Lester gives two examples: ICAP's board challenged a successful founder-led culture and brought in leaders to help the business mature, while Royal Mail's chair built a board with the expertise needed for privatization, including deep pension knowledge.
193. Dame Hayaatun Sillem: How to use early board roles to accelerate your exec career and set up a non-exec portfolio
Q: What have you learnt that they might find helpful?
She recommends reflecting first on intrinsic motivations, then aspirations and desired change, and finally practical considerations such as income, family responsibilities and working hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Enter the Boardroom

What is Enter the Boardroom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A governance-focused show featuring top chairs, board members, and executives, exploring how high-stakes decision-making, crisis leadership, and stakeholder alignment shape powerful organizations. Episodes highlight boardroom dynamics, governance reforms, founder-boards relationships, and practical playbooks for boards to improve performance, risk management, and strategic execution. Notable angles include crisis response, independent chairs, succession, and the balance between purpose and profitability, offering actionable insights for current and aspiring non-executive directors and governance professionals. The format tends to mix candid storytelling with tangible governance takeaways and real-world anecdotes across industries, from cons... more

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2. Debbie Hewitt
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4. Hayaatun Sillem
5. Nick Wheeler
6. Debbie Wosskow
7. Sir Lloyd Dorfman
8. Jacqui Ferguson

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