Sir Martin Sorrell
CEO
S4 Capital
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.
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.
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.