BoardPower offers services on a advisory basis to CEO’s the boards and their directors to improving their boardroom knowledge, governance and skills.

In the Office we serve as advisor to top management in individual in person meetings.

In the Boardroom we serve as monitoring agent or board member/observer to business owners, private equity firms, and family offices with portfolio companies. We act as your eyes and ears so you have real time updates on investments, can focus on new investment pursuits, and have a team member suggesting value-enhancing ideas.

Having worked with boards exclusively for the past 10 years, we understand what makes the difference between a functional and an outstanding board. We are able to assist with issues of board composition, procedures, dynamics and performance review.

Values

Good Governance (underpins a successful operation)
We have always been strong advocates of good governance and the core principles of independence, transparency and accountability are important in our operations.

We believe that a sensible approach to governance will produce rewards for any organization, either in terms of immediate returns or long-term sustainability.

Intellectual Curiosity (will always find a better way)
We do not work in a ‘boiler plate’ style, and delight in considering your issues afresh. While we see common themes in governance and board composition, we will always seek to explore your situation and design a suitable approach based on our years of experience. We are all well qualified and respect the discipline of structured learning and thinking.

Absolute Independence (allows for creative thinking)
We value the independence of quality advisers, and like to work with clients who see this as an asset too. We are not owned or accountable to any firm with whom we might have a conflict of interest. We pride ourselves on our ability to give honest and objective advice without fear or favor.

Philosophy

In our work, we always seek to work in a way that reflects our philosophy:

Honesty and Integrity

In our conduct and the provision of all our services. This means giving quality advice in a frank and open way.

Courtesy and Respect

Towards all those with whom we come into contact. We aim to leave all our clients with a positive memory of doing business with us.

Discretion

In all our dealings with candidates and clients. This translates into always protecting the dignity and privacy of all parties.

Fairness and Equity

Always striving to identify a diversity of candidates for every search, male and female, known and unknown, who meet the agreed criteria. 

Adding Value

To the experience and skills of our clients. We pride ourselves on our high percentage of repeat business and want our clients to feel confident about using our services again.

Continuous Improvement

In our own business. We invest heavily in research and development so that our clients can benefit from up to date solutions.

Our Leadership

Mike Freni, President

Mike is an innovative corporate development specialist and strategic architect visionary and investor with more than 20 years of proven success executive management in a variety of global markets and industries.


He has experiences in both private and publicly traded companies foremost in the media, entertainment, Telecom, consumer electronics industries. He is on the board of several start-up and mid sized companies as advisor or board member.

His latest endeavor is BoardPower – an advisory firm that serves as the external thinking partner for CEOs and other executives. BoardPower counsels CEOs by exploring sensitive issues in a confidential setting, asking questions in a spirit of curiosity and openness and providing practical suggestions based on real-world Corporate experience as Executive, board-member and investor.

His career highlights include:
Commodore International – successfully merged 2 Dutch companies in a cross-border re-organization, and merged into a OTC listed company, increased market share by 100%, successfully raised $25 million in capital and built out corporate infrastructure and business strategies.

KeyMedia Management – built a portfolio of media properties including Powerstorm, Imperial, Entertainment Industries, SATXS. Trendies Magazine, a.o; spearheaded service quality and employee productivity initiatives, and provided turnaround management services for several distressed companies. KeyMedia Management – provided strategic advice for international expansion and marketing plans for a variety of media and entertainment clients; and closed contracts worth more than $85 million with companies including Keystone, HMG, BMG, Pearson, Nordisk, Hasbro, a.o.


Philips Media – owned $1 billion multimedia platform as SVP of Philips Media Central Europe; created innovative CDI and interactive software which was supported by a $500 million marketing budget; consolidated production assets, financing, marketing and distribution for several joint ventures.

During his career, he has lived in several continents Europe Asia and US, He currently lives and work in the United States and the Netherlands, and is fluent in English, Dutch and German.

Mike is married with Anamaria and father of Harrison (11)