How Tech Executives Actually Get Recruited to Fiduciary Boards

Today we launch Episode Two of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading sustainability and digital equity initiatives. Having lived and worked across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Alex is currently based in Palo Alto.This is episode two of a three-part Get Hired Up series that explores a pivotal question for senior technology leaders: What really changes when a world-class operator steps into fiduciary governance?4:00 Leadership optimization and the journey to fiduciary board roles5:12 Networks to referrals7:38 Industry relevance and board quality 8:30 Time to board 8:58 Function & current practice of the nom/gov committee9:47 How to raise your hand10:05 Recruiter & board networks11:00 Industry conversations with directors12:46 Content creation as demand generation16:02 Networking and your unique point of view17:30 Board member insights & thought leadership19:14 Building the Governance muscle21:01 Alex’s advice on leadership development24:15 Authentic leadership and employee followership25:00 Reach Alex Cho on LIWestgate Executive BrandingOur Main Event!Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts