Services
02. Board Advisory
Supporting boards, owners and investors with strategic leadership decisions.
Appointing senior leaders is one of the most important decisions an organisation makes. For more than two decades, Ford Hastings has worked with business owners, boards and investors to support leadership appointments, succession planning and organisational change. Our work often extends beyond recruitment to include broader leadership advisory, helping organisations ensure that leadership decisions are aligned with their long-term objectives.
The Importance of Leadership Decisions
Ford Hastings works with business owners, boards and investors to provide practical, experienced-led advisory support at board level.
Drawing on a network of experienced operators and advisors, we help organisations navigate growth, change and key strategic decisions.
What We Do.
Our Board Advisory services are designed to support organisations through periods of:
• growth and scaling
• investment or fundraising
• leadership transition
• strategic change
• preparation for exit
We provide access to individuals who bring both experience and perspective, helping leadership teams make informed decisions.
How We Support Our Clients
Our advisors are selected for their ability to:
• provide practical, actionable insight
• challenge and support leadership teams
• facilitate introductions and partnerships
• guide strategic decision-making
• support fundraising and investment processes
• navigate mergers, acquisitions and exits
Types Of Advisors.
Our network includes individuals with a range of experience, including:
• sector specialists
• growth and scaling experts
• digital and commercial strategists
• experienced board operators
• network facilitators and connectors
A Flexible Approach
Advisory relationships are typically flexible and evolve with the needs of the business.
In some cases, advisors may transition into formal roles such as:
• Non-Executive Director
• Chair
• Board Member
This ensures continuity and long-term alignment as the business grows.
Tim Hastings
Founder
Tim has 20+ years board search and NED experience. He spent his early career at KPMG and EY and he now works closely with investors and business owners, advising on commercial strategy, succession planning and recruiting at board level in support of this for fast growth entrepreneurial business, which are often PE or VC backed.
Tim’s experience encompasses the complete investment cycle from pre-transaction, through funding and scale-up and on to successful exit. This has given him a very robust network of investors (institutional and private), HNWIs, family offices and NEDs.Tim is also an active NED within a number of growth and scale-up businesses.
20+ years of transactions
Discuss your options
At Ford Hastings, we pride ourselves on a personal and trusted approach. With over 100 transactions supporting both incoming and outgoing management teams and owners, our experience spans growth companies, M&A, MBO/MBI, and turnarounds. We operate quickly, quietly, and professionally, valuing the strength of relationships built with repeat clients over the past 20 years.