How experienced professionals can become Independent Directors

Have you worked in the corporate sector for several years and now feel that your career has plateaued?
Want to explore new ways to leverage your experience to contribute to the corporate sector?
It’s time that you take your career to the next level by becoming an independent director.

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There’s a huge demand for credible and trustworthy independent director

Currently, there are 27 lakh+ registered companies in India and around 7,800 of them are listed companies
There are 34,899 names in the independent directors database as of Feb 1, 2025, of which only 19,304 have cleared a test that’s required to qualify for appointment as an independent director
Given the current trajectory of India’s growth, the corporate sector in India needs at least 100,000 independent directors by 2030
To be appointed as an independent director, you have to clear an exam (which should take around 3 months’ preparation) and register in a database. But only doing these two things will not land you appointments.
You need to invest heavily in networking, building relationships and personal brand building.

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What will you learn in this bootcamp?

What do independent directors do and why do companies need to appoint them?
How much experience do you need to be appointed as an independent director?
What is the eligibility to become an independent director?
How do companies go about appointing independent directors? What key traits do they look for?
A 3-step roadmap to become an independent director - crack the IICA exam and work on networking and personal brand building
How to build up a solid personal brand in 6 months - building your LinkedIn profile, how to give TedX talks, how to feature yourself on a podcast, how to get PT coverage, getting a book published, and more

How to identify opportunities to serve as an independent director
How to find out eligible companies for IPOs for independent director appointments
How to network with founders, promoters, merchant bankers, CFOs and company secretaries for independent director appointments
How to introduce business owners with merchant bankers to enhance your chances of appointment
What are the risks or liabilities around becoming an independent director, and how can you protect yourself against them?
How to prepare for interviews to become an independent director

Register right now to get the following free gifts:

Guide on Independent Directors: Role, Functions, Remuneration, and Liabilities
Checklist for appointment of directors
Auditors: Appointment, Role and Removal under the Companies Act, 2013
Case study on Satyam scam with practice questions on the role of independent directors
Mock on Companies Act of 50 Questions (check how ready you are for the IICA Independent Directors' exam)
Free mock on IICA Independent Directors' Exam with Answer Key (50-questions)
A list of 50 corporate governance skills you must master before applying for Independent Director’s role