Overview

BTO Group seeks to appoint four advisory board members.  The advisory board will function like a formal board but without the fiduciary duties of the main board.  The advisory board has no authority to act on behalf of BTO Group.  The role of the advisory board will be agreed and ratified by a charter leading up to the appointment of the advisory board members.  This charter will be ratified by the main board.

This is an ideal opportunity for an aspiring director that may not currently hold a directorship.  You are a member of AICD and preferably GAICD or FAICD.  You may be a principle or senior manager in a professional services firm or hold a senior executive position in the corporate world.  You are most likely seeking to get ‘real’ board experience, without any potential legal liability.  You will gain skills, knowledge and experience in a real-live environment and have a genuine desire to create something of value, right from the start.

The advisory board will be on a voluntary basis.  The period of the appointment will be from 1 May 2010 (or ASAP) to 30 June 2012.  The success of BTO Group will largely depend on how well the advisory board performs in setting the strategy and monitoring how well BTO Group executes those plans.  If BTO Group meets certain milestones it is expected that paid non-executive director or executive director positions will become available from 1 July 2012.  Equity participation will be considered and has been considered within the Constitution of the BTO Group Pty Ltd.

BTO Group seeks the following Advisory Board members.

1. Chairman (Marketing and Communication Expert)
2. Legal Expert
3. Accounting and Tax Expert
4. Human Resources Expert

The advisory board will meet in May 2010, June 2010 and July 2010, then on a quarterly basis.  An advisory board calendar will be agreed and made available.  Your time commitment will be 2-3 hours per meeting.  Between meetings there will a need to recommend and or review policies and procedures or provide input and feedback on key decisions that are required from time-to-time.

Purpose

To provide non-binding strategic advice to BTO Group.

Role and Responsibility

• Provide objective advice and contribute to strategic plans and value creation.
• Focus on big picture – strategic issues, industry and market trends.
• Give fresh insights and views on emerging or unfamiliar issues.
• Respond to ideas from management and the board.
• Plays devils advocate and supply high quality advice to support the main board’s decision making.
• Help with networking and promoting BTO Group.
• Participate in open, frank and free-flowing discussions.

Qualifications

Essential: Degree, Member relevant professional body, AICD 

Desirable: Post graduate qualification, GAICD or FAICD

Skills, Experience area of specialisation

Four Advisory Board Positions are available:

1. Chairman (Marketing and Communication Expert)
2. Legal Expert
3. Accounting and Tax Expert
4. Human Resources Expert

Organisation Overview

BTO is a professional services firm that provides world-class, back-office outsourcing and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMB’s). We focus on one simple goal: to make back-office functions great and more cost effective, so clients can focus on their customers. We work with the directors who understand people, process and systems provide the foundation for the success of any business.

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