Human Impact’s board search practice identifies and places independent directors, board observers, and advisory board members for Israeli public companies, startups, and family businesses.
Board search is a specialized form of executive search focused on finding non-executive directors, independent directors, and advisory board members. Israeli companies — from publicly listed firms to VC-backed startups — need experienced board members who bring independent judgment, strategic guidance, and domain expertise. Human Impact identifies, approaches, and assesses the best candidates for each board role.
A structured, discreet process to identify and place the right board members — typically 6–10 weeks.
We analyze your current board composition, identify capability gaps, and define the ideal board member profile.
We map experienced directors, executives, and functional experts who fit your requirements.
We approach potential candidates confidentially and assess governance experience, independence, and cultural fit.
We present vetted candidates for board consideration and support the formal appointment process.
Every engagement includes the full service lifecycle.
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Any Israeli company that needs independent governance expertise on its board.
Israeli public companies requiring independent directors under securities law.
Companies preparing for a public offering that need to strengthen their board.
Family-owned Israeli companies bringing in independent board members for professionalization.
Funds seeking experienced operators and industry veterans for portfolio company boards.
Deep Israeli corporate governance knowledge combined with a global network of board-ready executives.
We understand Israeli securities law, independent director requirements, and board composition best practices.
Board searches require strict confidentiality — our process is designed for privacy.
Access to international board members who bring global perspective to Israeli companies.
We verify independence, conflict-of-interest, and regulatory requirements before presenting candidates.
An independent director is a board member who has no material relationship with the company — no employment, significant shareholding, or business relationship. Israeli law requires public companies to have at least two independent directors.
All Israeli companies have a board of directors. For startups, investor representatives often fill board seats. Adding independent directors or advisors strengthens governance and prepares the company for growth.
Board directors have formal legal responsibility and voting rights. Advisory board members are informal — they provide guidance without legal obligations. We search for both.
We check for disqualifying relationships under Israeli Companies Law and Securities Law, including employment history, shareholdings, and business connections.
Yes. Many Israeli boards benefit from international independent directors. We have a global network of executives available for board roles.
Board search is typically conducted on a retained basis. Fees depend on the complexity of the mandate and the seniority of the role.
We assess governance experience, industry expertise, time availability, independence, and cultural fit through structured interviews and reference checks.
Yes — alongside placement, we offer board effectiveness reviews and governance consulting to ensure the board operates optimally.
Talk to our board search specialists — we’ll find the right independent directors for your company.
