Many companies are faced with the challenge of taking their governance to the next level. As a part-time non-executive director, I help companies professionalize their governance to a level that meets international standards.

The non-executive director role is a well-established model. Most successful companies have a non-executive advisor or director on their board. Such professionals bring valuable independent insight to the company.

Non-executive director/ NED
Non-executive director/ NED

Many companies are faced with the challenge of taking their governance to the next level. As a part-time non-executive director, I help companies professionalize their governance to a level that meets international standards.

The non-executive director role is a well-established model. Most successful companies have a non-executive advisor or director on their board. Such professionals bring valuable independent insight to the company.

Robert Kantor

NED with international experience

I am a former partner and board member of Europe’s largest office developer, HB Reavis, where I helped the company achieve unicorn status with a value of over €1 billion. I have built and led teams in different countries, solved complex challenges and achieved significant business successes. Now, as an advisor, mentor, non-executive director, I help leaders and their companies achieve similar results with the same dedication.

I am an experienced strategic partner and advisor, helping companies professionalize management and overcome fundamental challenges. During my career, I have gone through the entire career ladder from basic positions to top management, to mentor, advisor and non-executive director, which allowed me to gain a unique set of knowledge and practical experience.

I believe that entrepreneurs are key value creators and contribute to improving the standard of living of the entire society. My mission is to support them in improving financial results and stability.

Among other things, I founded the GuudElements Club, a unique, intimate, exclusive closed group of leaders from various industries. Unlike regular forums, the GuudElements Club offers a safe space for open, practical discussions with real added value. More at www.guudelements.club.

The role of a non-executive director in Western countries

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, the role of a non-executive director (NED) is relatively unknown, but abroad this position is a common and key part of successful companies. Non-executive directors bring an independent perspective to the strategic management of the company, provide constructive but also open feedback and help the CEO and top management make qualified decisions. Successful foreign companies use non-executive directors mainly to identify risks and opportunities, ensure compliance of operations with strategy, support in implementing fundamental changes and provide expertise in specific areas where management may not have sufficient experience. They also often act as mentors and strategic partners who help companies achieve success.

What leaders of successful companies say about their non-executive directors

Richard Eyrov NED 4 Capital
“Our non-executive directors bring invaluable experience and independent views that challenge our strategies and ensure we remain agile and forward-looking.”

Sir Martin Sorrell
CEO
S4 Capital
Ursula Burns NED GlaxoSmithKline
“Insights from our non-executive directors have been key in navigating complex challenges and driving innovation across our product lines.”

Emma Walmsley
CEO
GlaxoSmithKline
John Thompson NED Microsoft
“Our non-executive board members provide critical oversight and diverse perspectives that foster a culture of accountability and strategic insight.”

Satya Nadella
CEO
Microsoft
Wesley Bush NED General Motors
“Advice from our non-executive directors has been essential in guiding our transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles”

Mary Barra
CEO
General Motors
Robin Washington NED Alphabet Inc.
“Non-executive directors offer an outside perspective that challenges our assumptions and helps us innovate responsibly and sustainably.”

Sundar Pichai
CEO
Alphabet Inc.
Cesar Condeov NED Walmart
“Strategic guidance from our non-executive board members has been instrumental in expanding our e-commerce capabilities and global presence.”

Doug McMillon
CEO
Walmart

Typical areas of my assistance

Company professionalization

Setting up management and decision-making processes and management practices that will bring the company closer to the standards and efficiency of large international players without excessive bureaucracy.

Company strategy and direction

I bring an unbiased strategic perspective on long-term growth, expansion into new markets or new product segments.

Growth and profitability

I help overcome stagnant growth or profitability and rethink business models.

Complex changes and transformations

I support companies in implementing organizational changes, innovations, digitalization or changing corporate culture.

New perspectives and an objective view

I bring proven practices from other fields, fresh ideas, and unconventional solutions without being biased by internal company culture.

Optimization of operations and efficiency

I help find opportunities to improve productivity and optimize costs.