Expanding Your Impact: A CSO's Roadmap to Board Service

The Chief Strategy Officer Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into an increasingly hot topic for chief strategy officers: joining external advisory boards.

We feature three accomplished chief strategy officers who serve on numerous public and private boards : Desiree Castillejos, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of M&A for Scutum Group North America; Prasad Padman, Chief Strategy Officer of Moog; and Sukanya Soderland, former CSO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Together, they share their experiences and provide actionable advice for CSOs looking to expand their influence and impact through board service.

In this episode we talk about:

• How to craft a compelling board bio that highlights your unique value
• The importance of networking in securing board opportunities and practical tips and tactics for “board-specific-networking"
• The unique attributes and differentiators CSOs can highlight to strengthen their board resume and increase their chances of selection
• Important considerations, risks, and factors you don't want to overlook when evaluating board service
• Entry points for strategy officers who are looking to land their first external board position

Whether you’re considering your first board position or looking to refine your strategy for securing your next board opportunity, this episode is packed with insights to guide your journey.

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