At Impact the Future, we provide tailored services to help business leaders step into the public sector and drive impactful change. From online fact-finding sessions that explore board opportunities, to coaching and mentoring that prepares you for leadership roles, our offerings are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in governance. Whether you’re looking to join a departmental board, navigate health and education sectors, or excel in audit and risk committees, we provide the expertise and guidance to help you succeed. Start your journey today and make a meaningful difference where it matters most.
Join one of our online fact-finding sessions to explore how your business leadership skills can drive public sector impact. Your next leadership challenge starts here! Getting started: The Why, Where and How of public sector board opportunities Want to find out how you can play your part in transforming the public sector more but unsure […]
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Bringing your business acumen to public sector boards Our tailored mentoring programme guides you every step of the way — from securing your first board position to using your experience to drive lasting impact. 1. Bespoke “Board Readiness” Sessions For business leaders preparing for their first public sector board 90-minute deep-dive sessions Review of Non-Executive […]
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Alison’s career spans the private, public, and charitable sectors, uniting deep experience in finance, governance, and leadership with a lifelong commitment to positive impact. With a background that bridges billion-dollar energy projects, start-up social enterprise, and public service, Alison brings a rare blend of commercial acumen and social purpose to everything she does.
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15 June 2026
Janette Hodges is an experienced Independent Non-Executive Director with an executive background in Digital, Cybersecurity and Transformation. This is a much sought after skill-set on any Board given the heightened risks and new opportunities for the public sector today. Janette,…...
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9 February 2026
Jonathan Simcock is an engineer by background with extensive senior executive experience in the oil and gas sector, spanning commercial leadership, asset management, project delivery, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also held executive roles in the public sector, including…...
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5 January 2026
The role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) has evolved alongside the growing importance of corporate governance. Introduced in the 1980s to bring independence and external insight to company boards, NEDs were designed to complement the work of Executive Directors and strengthen decision-making. In 1992, the Cadbury Report—led…...
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12 November 2025
Becoming a Non-Executive Director in the public sector is a unique opportunity to apply your private-sector experience where it can make a tangible difference to society — while broadening your own leadership perspective. As a business leader, you bring commercial discipline, strategic…...
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3 November 2025
A Non-Executive Director, NED, is a member of a company’s board who is not part of the executive management team and does not participate in the day-to-day operations of the business. Instead, NEDs bring an independent and external perspective, providing…...
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