Enabling Boardroom Readiness

Introduced in 2016, FIDE FORUM’s Directors Register (DR) is a flagship service that supports financial institutions in strengthening board succession and renewal. It provides privileged access to a curated pool of board-ready individuals with the expertise, integrity, and independence required to serve in today’s complex governance landscape.

Rooted in transparency and rigour, the Register features a diverse range of qualified candidates from various sectors, including financial services, law, technology, education, and consulting. Each candidate is assessed based on leadership competencies, relevant experience, and alignment with board governance needs.

Board Career: Your Gateway to Impactful Leadership
For Financial Institutions: Seeking Transformative Board Talent?

The right leadership is crucial in today's complex financial landscape. Are you seeking directors with exceptional expertise—individuals genuinely board-ready to navigate challenges and drive performance?

Our Board Career platform is Malaysia’s dedicated resource for accessing a curated pool of highly accomplished, rigorously vetted individuals. We understand the unique demands of the financial services sector, removing the burden of exhaustive searches. Connect directly with top-tier talent poised to elevate your board’s performance and provide fresh, strategic perspectives. Partner with FIDE FORUM, a trusted name in the industry, to secure the leadership that will shape your institution’s future.

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For Aspiring Directors
For Aspiring Directors: Ready to Shape the Future of Finance?

Are you an experienced leader ready to leverage your expertise at the highest level? Are you seeking influential board positions within Malaysia's leading financial institutions?

The Board Career platform offers significant opportunities to elevate your visibility and make a substantial impact. By joining our exclusive register, you gain access to curated board opportunities tailored to your stature and experience. Our robust screening process validates your credentials, positioning you among the most sought-after board candidates in the financial sector. This is more than just a listing. It is your pathway to influence, insight, and leadership at the boardroom level. Seize the opportunity to shape the industry's future and make your mark.

DEMAND: What the Industry Needs
FI submits board talent request to FIDE FORUM
FIDE FORUM proposes talent as per FI’s requirements
FI shortlists talent
FI conducts screening (including meeting with talent)
FI selects the ‘right’ board talent
FI seeks approval from BNM
Talent placed on board of FI
SUPPLY: Growing the Talent Pool Robust Screening & Admission Process
STEP 1
STEP 1
CEO Engagement Session
STEP 2
STEP 2
Board Leadership Profiling
STEP 3
STEP 3
Board Readiness Engagement Session
STEP 4
STEP 4
BNM Pre-Screening Process
DR Process & Timelines
High-Level Process The DR Talent Admission process involves a comprehensive evaluation to ensure candidate suitability. Timelines FIDE FORUM is committed to efficiency. The DR Talent Admission process is completed within 8 weeks (2 months) from full profile submission. Approval Process All candidate profiles are subject to CEO endorsement and board leadership profiling assessment, ensuring a consistent and rigorous approval process.
STEP 1

Eligibility Assessment

STEP 2

Engagements & Leadership Profiling

STEP 3

BNM Approval

STEP 4

Profile Sharing with the Requesting Financial Institutions

Unlock the Board Career Advantage Discover how our platform provides a distinct edge:

Access a Diverse & Elite Talent Pool

The DR Talent Admission process involves a comprehensive evaluation to ensure candidate suitability.

Benefit from Rigorous Vetting

Have confidence in a robust screening and selection process that ensures only credible, capable, and truly board-ready candidates are admitted.

Experience Tailored Matching

We work closely with you to understand your board's strategic needs—ensuring the right fit between your requirements and the candidate's strengths.

Benefits types
Why Partner with FIDE FORUM's Board Career Platform?
Benefits for Financial Institutions
  • Accelerate Your Search: Our streamlined recruitment process saves significant time and resources, eliminating the need for extensive searches.
  • Elevate Your Board's Calibre: Appoint highly accomplished, experienced talent ready to contribute strategic insights from day one.

Take the next step in your board journey – whether you are seeking talent or offering it. Connect with FIDE FORUM's Board Career platform today.