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Board & Advisory Services

Independent guidance for governance and transformation.

Strategic Perspective for Better Decisions

Effective boards and advisory groups bring independent judgment, industry expertise, and strategic perspective that strengthen decision-making and accountability. Strident's Board & Advisory Services provide owners, executives, and investors with seasoned advisors who contribute clarity, challenge assumptions, and guide organizations through transformation.

Whether you're formalizing governance, navigating strategic inflection points, or preparing for investment or exit — we provide the experience, frameworks, and independent perspective that drive sustainable value creation.

How We Serve Boards and Leadership

Board of Directors Services

Serve as independent board member or observer providing strategic guidance, governance oversight, and accountability to management teams on behalf of investors and stakeholders.

Advisory Board Participation

Contribute industry expertise, operational experience, and strategic counsel through advisory board roles designed to support growth, innovation, and strategic initiatives.

Governance Framework Development

Design and implement board governance structures, committee charters, meeting cadences, reporting frameworks, and fiduciary protocols aligned to organizational stage and needs.

Strategic Planning Support

Facilitate strategic planning sessions, scenario analysis, market assessments, and long-term roadmap development with board and executive leadership.

Investment & Exit Preparation

Guide boards and leadership through fundraising, M&A processes, due diligence preparation, and transaction readiness to maximize valuation and ensure successful outcomes.

Crisis & Transformation Guidance

Provide steady counsel during periods of operational distress, leadership transitions, or strategic pivots requiring board-level oversight and decision-making.

Who We Serve

Private Equity Firms & Investors

Serve as board members or advisors to portfolio companies, providing operational oversight and strategic guidance to accelerate value creation.

Business Owners & Founders

Establish governance structures, formalize decision-making processes, and access independent strategic counsel as businesses mature and scale.

Growth Companies

Build advisory boards with industry experts and operators to guide expansion, product development, and market entry strategies.

Family Offices & Holding Companies

Provide independent oversight and strategic counsel across portfolio investments and operating businesses.

Expected Outcomes

Stronger Governance

Formalized decision-making processes, accountability structures, and oversight mechanisms.

Strategic Clarity

Clear long-term direction, prioritized initiatives, and alignment on growth strategies.

Enhanced Credibility

Increased stakeholder confidence through independent oversight and experienced guidance.

Better Decisions

Improved strategic outcomes through diverse perspectives and challenge to management thinking.

Need Independent Strategic Counsel?

Let's discuss how Strident can strengthen your governance and provide strategic perspective.