Podcast | From One Seat to Many: How Visibility and Networking Drive Board Appointments – with Frank Kurre

Episode 14

Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.

This episode of Blind Spots in the Boardroom podcast host Frank Kurre and guest Mark Rogers discuss how directors can secure a second or third board seat. The conversation explores the evolution of board recruitment, emphasizing the importance of self-promotion, networking with existing board members, and building visibility through thought leadership and engagement in governance forums. It highlights how strategic outreach and demonstrating value in specific areas of expertise can significantly enhance board candidacy beyond traditional search firm channels.

With more than 40 years of experience in consulting, Kurre guides Protiviti’s global board, CEO and alumni programs. He is also a senior advisor to Protiviti's Global Private Equity and Public Sector (Not for Profit) practices and leads several of the firm's strategic initiatives and accounts. During his career, Kurre has advised more than 200 boards – including many Fortune 1000 companies, and Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 public companies – on board governance, finance, financial reporting, internal audit, leadership development, risk management, and strategic planning.

Mark Rogers is the Founder and CEO of BoardProspects, Inc., a leading online platform for board recruitment. He also serves as a recognized expert in the field, having lectured across the U.S. on best practices for modern boardrooms. Mark has advised numerous public and private companies on enhancing their boards with top-tier directors and executives. Under his leadership, BoardProspects has become a prominent resource for board recruitment and governance. Mark’s insights have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and USA Today.

For further information on this and other relevant topics for the boardroom, visit our Board and C-Suite Leadership insights collection on Protiviti’s website.

For information about Mark and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcrogers5 

For more information about Frank and to contact him, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkurre/