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Board & Non-Executive Director Search (Consumer)

Norman Consultants recruits Chairs, non-executive directors, and board advisors for private equity-backed consumer companies — boards that strengthen the thesis with expertise, governance, and networks.

The mandate

The board appointment mandate

The right board does more than govern — it strengthens a PE-backed consumer business with sector expertise, networks, and the judgment to support and challenge management. We recruit Chairs, non-executive directors, and board advisors who bring real value beyond oversight, aligned with the sponsor and the value-creation plan.

We build boards for sponsor-backed beauty and consumer businesses — appointments that add credibility, capability, and connections.

What we look for

The profile that delivers

  • Board, Chair, or NED experience in consumer
  • Strong sector networks and credibility
  • Governance paired with commercial value-add
  • Alignment with sponsors and management
  • Exit and transaction perspective

Hiring a Board & Non-Executive Director?

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How we search

A retained, specialist process

Map the market

We define the role, the brief, and the realistic target universe across private equity-backed consumer.

Engage the talent

We reach the operators who aren't looking — through a specialist network built over years.

Assess & place

Rigorous, confidential assessment against the mandate, through to offer and onboarding.

FAQ

Common questions

What does a non-executive director bring to a PE-backed business?

Sector expertise, networks, governance, and the judgment to support and challenge management — value well beyond oversight, aligned with the value-creation plan.

Do you recruit Chairs and board advisors?

Yes — Chairs, non-executive directors, and board advisors for consumer portfolio companies.

Is the search retained?

Yes — retained and confidential.

Build the board that strengthens the thesis

Retained private equity-backed consumer executive search across the United States.

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