Shape the Future of Energy in Africa | Board Opportunity
Voting Member, Board of Directors (Human Capital / CHRO)
Location: Global (Preferred: London, Francophone West Africa, or U.S.)
Type: Part-Time | Non-Executive | Fiduciary Board Role
The Redda Group has been retained to identify an experienced current or former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to serve as a Voting Member of the Board of Directors for a vertically integrated energy infrastructure company with a growing footprint across West Africa.
Our client develops, owns, and operates power plants, natural gas pipelines, and related energy infrastructure serving industrial and utility customers throughout the region.
We are seeking an accomplished HR executive who has helped organizations scale globally, develop executive leadership teams, oversee succession planning, strengthen corporate governance, and build high-performing cultures.
The Opportunity
As a member of the Board of Directors, you will provide strategic oversight while advising executive leadership on:
- Human capital strategy
- Executive leadership development
- CEO succession planning
- Executive compensation and incentive programs
- Board governance and organizational effectiveness
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Culture transformation
- ESG and workforce strategy
- Leadership development across international operations
You will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and fellow board members while helping guide the organization’s continued growth across West Africa.
Ideal Candidate
We are specifically seeking someone who has served as a:
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Chief People Officer
- Global Chief Human Capital Officer
- Executive Vice President, Human Resources
- Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Ideal Background
We are interested in executives who have served in roles such as:
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Chief People Officer
- Global Chief Human Capital Officer
- Executive Vice President, Human Resources
- Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will bring many of the following:
- Current or former CHRO experience within a multinational, global, or private equity-backed organization
- Board of Directors or nonprofit board experience
- Experience advising CEOs and Boards on strategic human capital matters
- Expertise in executive compensation and Compensation Committee governance
- Deep experience in executive assessment, succession planning, and organizational development
- Experience supporting global or multi-country operations
- International business experience, particularly in Africa or other emerging markets
- Energy, infrastructure, engineering, industrial, or other capital-intensive industry experience is preferred but not required
The ideal Board member will demonstrate:
- Executive business judgment
- Strong corporate governance experience
- Strategic human capital leadership
- Experience leading organizations through growth and transformation
- The ability to advise executive leadership on culture, leadership, succession, and organizational effectiveness
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This Board appointment offers the opportunity to help shape the future of one of West Africa’s growing energy infrastructure organizations. You will contribute your expertise at the highest level of governance while influencing long-term strategy, executive leadership, organizational culture, and sustainable growth.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned HR executive who is passionate about governance, leadership, and making a meaningful impact on a growing international organization.
To learn more, please contact blanche@redddagroup.com
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