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Guides, analysis and news on boards, governance, executive search and private capital across the GCC, UK and beyond.
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Fundraising in the Gulf: a practical guide for founders
How the four kinds of regional capital operate, what GCC investors look for, and how to structure a raise for regional conditions.
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Due diligence: the questions every investor should ask
Six themes of questions to ask before committing capital or joining a board, from team and governance to the deal itself.
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Building a portfolio board career: from first seat to full portfolio
How senior executives prepare for a first non-executive role, win it, and build a balanced portfolio of board seats.
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When to hire a non-executive director: seven signals
Hire too early and it feels like overhead; hire too late and you meet a raise or a crisis without the experience you need. Seven signals that the time has come.
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