Naomi Kent is the Founder and CEO of The Boardroom Company.
Naomi Kent is the Founder and CEO of The Boardroom Company.
For over 24 years, Naomi has interfaced with boards of directors and the businesses that work with them giving her a unique insight into the ecosystem of board recruitment. She has also advised hundreds of senior professionals on how to build a corporate board career and worked in search. She has created her own proprietary board career plan for aspiring board members or for those who want to continue to build their board career with larger boards.
Naomi Kent is a trusted partner to the C-Suite, senior professionals and board members, a strategic advisor to those seeking board seats and a motivating force behind positive career change. Naomi has lived in 6 countries and speaks French and Spanish. Naomi is a scuba diver and endurance athlete having competed in 2 Ironman races, many long-distance swims, and continues to challenge her disciplined personality with regular competitions.
Expert Guidance for Board Leadership Success
Navigating the path to boardroom success is more critical than ever, with 92% of executives and 62% of CEOs stating that directors on their boards need replacement, and 69% of executives believing their directors are “overboarded” (PWC/The Conference Board 2024). At The Boardroom Co, we empower both aspiring and seasoned directors to achieve impactful board roles. Naomi Kent provides expert guidance, tailored strategies, and real-world insights to elevate your career.
Introduction
Why Choose The Boardroom Co
Inspiring the next generation of boardroom leaders
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Proven Expertise and Leadership
At The Boardroom Co, our guidance comes from a place of deep experience. We bring a unique combination of board experience, insight into the industries that surround boards, and first-hand knowledge of how boards recruit. We understand the challenges and nuances faced by aspiring and seasoned directors alike and have interviewed hundreds of experienced board directors.
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Tailored Mentorship for Your Unique Goals
The 1-2-1 mentorship programs are designed with your personal and professional aspirations in mind. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we take the time to develop customized strategic plans based on your individual needs, ensuring that your board career trajectory is as unique as your experience and ambition.
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Comprehensive Services for Career Advancement
From workshops to public speaking, board readiness retreats, and tailored advisory services, we design and lead a range of programs to sharpen your skills, grow your network, and position yourself for boardroom success. Whether you’re an executive seeking a board seat or a business looking to support your leadership team with alternative development programs, we will offer support through every stage of your journey.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Aug 30, 2025
So glad our paths crossed early on as I was transitioning to the “board portfolio service” stage of my career. Your advice and counsel has and continues to serve me well and I would be happy to speak with anyone that is considering engaging with you.
Jan 22, 2025
It’s all about connections. Naomi Kent once told me – Remember, every time you get in front of somebody about a board role, it is an interview.
Jun 12, 2021
Naomi was incredibly knowledgeable and helped prepare me to be a successful board member. I learned a lot from her governance and board- readiness courses. She quickly understood my skillset and introduced me to a firm that brought me on as a board member. I am forever grateful.
Aug 01, 2020
Naomi’s knowledge and experience regarding board roles has been very helpful. She is well experienced in helping executives establish and plan their board career and has provided me with guidance and networking opportunities to find board opportunities, and even made introductions to people of interest to me. Grateful and appreciative of Naomi’s mentorship.
Oct 16, 2025
I worked with Naomi to refine my board message, identify appropriate boards to target, and create a strategic approach to secure board roles. Her guidance was very beneficial in securing a board position at a private equity-owned company with one of my connections within just four months. I value Naomi’s expertise and advice and look forward to ongoing collaboration with her to achieve my board membership objectives.
Jan 13, 2026
Although I’ve served on a number of boards in the past, I shared my experience taking the course you facilitated. It helped me become more confident in my approach to board leadership. You do great work.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
It is designed for senior executives, experienced operators, and high-potential professionals who want to serve on boards. This includes seasoned C-suite leaders and functional executives as well as ambitious individuals earlier in their careers. It is also relevant for those exploring advisory boards or non-profit boards as an important steppingstone to corporate boards.
The company offers Boardroom Bridge programs, which are structured pathways to being confident and ready to pursue board roles. It also produces The Boardroom Company Live podcast and provides educational content through its book Wanted – A Board Career. Additional services may include coaching, advisory, and mentorship 1-2-1.
The Boardroom company does not act as a recruiter. Board roles are secured through relationships, reputation, and positioning, which the programs develop. Any service that you may hear from claiming guaranteed placement is misleading. Clients have achieved board roles through introductions that The Boardroom Company makes, however, this is up to the client and dependent on the opportunity.
There is no fixed timeline. A lot is dependent on your reputation and relationships. Securing a board role often takes weeks, months or years depending on experience and network. The company focuses on building a strong foundation for long-term success. Timing is influenced by market conditions and relationships.