September 2 2026 | 12:00 PM ET 

Board appointments are rarely made through open applications. Instead, they are shaped by succession planning, strategic networking, and careful evaluation by boards and executive search firms. Understanding how this process works can give aspiring board directors a significant advantage. 

Join a panel of distinguished AESC-member executive search consultants as they share an insider's perspective on how boards select new directors. Drawing on their experience advising boards and leading director searches across industries, they'll explain what boards are looking for today and how senior executives can strengthen their board candidacy. 

Together, we'll explore: 

• Board recruitment processes  
• Director selection criteria  
• Executive search's role  
• Building board visibility  
• Avoiding common pitfalls  
• Positioning for board opportunities  
• And more!  

Register today.