FOUNDING ADVISOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN — AND FREE. 50 SEATS.
Join the Gulf's Premier Advisory
Network
Registration is free. Admission is not. We match experienced executives to advisory board seats with Gulf organizations — organizations pay for the board, advisors never pay to join.
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Not sure if you're ready? Take our 2-minute assessment and get personalized recommendations.
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Build Your Brand
Develop your advisory positioning with our courses, coaching, and brand audit services.
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Ready now? Complete your profile, get vetted, and start receiving board opportunities.
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Why Advisors Choose AdvisoryBoards.me
Vetted Opportunities
Get matched with organizations seeking your specific expertise. No cold outreach required.
Gulf Region Focus
Purpose-built for the Middle East market with cultural fluency and regional connections.
Certified Chair Led
Every engagement is facilitated by our Certified Chair™, ensuring structured advisory relationships.
Build Your Profile
Enhance your visibility through our platform, resources, and optional brand-building programs.
Choose Your Path
Check Your Advisory Readiness
Not sure where you stand? Our Advisory Readiness Assessment evaluates your experience, positioning, and readiness for board opportunities.
What You'll Discover:
Your Advisory Readiness Score (1-100)
Gaps in your current positioning
Personalized recommendations
Whether to pursue training or register directly
Free
2 minutes
Instant results
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Build Your Advisory Brand
Not quite ready? Develop your positioning, visibility, and governance knowledge with our structured programs.
Options Available:
Advisory Brand Bootcamp (Online Course)
1:1 Advisory Coaching
Personal Brand Audit
Strategy Sessions
Training is optional and is never a factor in whether your application is approved. If you have the experience and positioning, apply directly.
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Register as an Advisor
Ready to serve on advisory boards? Complete a short application, get reviewed by a Certified Chair™, and enter the matching pool.
Registration is free — permanently. We're approving the first 50 Founding Advisors:
No fee, ever. Organizations pay for the boards. Advisors never do.
Reviewed by a Certified Chair™ — a written decision within 5 business days
First look at board seats before they reach the wider network
A free 30-minute positioning call with Dr. Elie Daher — Founding 50 only
Permanent Founding Advisor status and the full resource library
Founding Advisor Cohort — 50 Seats
Free to Apply. Reviewed by a Certified Chair™.
Free
Registration, permanently
50
Founding seats, then closed
5 days
Written decision, either way
30 min
1:1 call with Dr. Elie Daher
First look
At every board seat we fill
Optional: Build Your Advisory Brand
These programs are for advisors who want to strengthen their positioning. They are not required to register as an advisor.
Advisory Brand Bootcamp
Self-Paced Online Course
6 comprehensive modules
5+ hours of video instruction
Templates included
Certificate of completion
Lifetime access
Strategy Session
90-Minute 1:1 Session
Personal advisory roadmap
Gap analysis and priorities
30-day action plan
Session recording
Transformation Package
4-Session Coaching Program
4 x 90-minute sessions
Brand strategy development
Board search guidance
Pitch practice and feedback
Priority referrals
Personal Brand Audit
Comprehensive Assessment
8-dimension brand analysis
LinkedIn profile review
Digital presence assessment
Detailed improvement plan
60-minute strategy session
How to Join the Advisor Network
Complete Your
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Submit Expertise
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Upload Credentials
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Get Reviewed
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5 min
Complete Your
Profile
Name, location, languages, sectors and professional headline
10 min
Submit Expertise
Questionnaire
Your sectors, the decisions you're qualified to advise on, and your 150-word statement
5 min
Upload Credentials
CV or LinkedIn profile, advisory history, and two professional references
3-5 days
Get Reviewed
A Certified Chair™ assesses your application against the six criteria below. You receive a written decision either way.
Ongoing
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Matches
Approved advisors enter the matching pool and are shortlisted by our Chairs when a board seat fits
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Advisor Selection Criteria
We maintain a vetted network to ensure quality matches for organizations. Here's what we evaluate:
Executive Experience
15+ years in senior leadership, management, or specialized professional roles
Sector Expertise
Deep knowledge in industries relevant to Gulf region organizations
Regional Understanding
Familiarity with Middle East business culture, regulations, or markets
Strategic Mindset
Ability to provide governance-level guidance, not operational advice
Availability
Capacity to commit to advisory engagements (typically 4-8 hours/month)
Professional Presence
Clear positioning and credibility in your field
Not sure if you qualify? Take the readiness assessment or book a discovery call to discuss.
Common Questions
Do I need to complete training to register as an advisor?
No. Training programs are optional and designed for those who want to strengthen their positioning. If you have the experience and presence, you can register directly.
Is registration really free?
Yes, permanently. Organizations pay for board formation and facilitation. Advisors are the supply that makes the network valuable — charging you for that never made sense. There is no catch, but there is a bar: we review every application against the six criteria above and we decline applications that don't meet them.
How do I get matched with organizations?
Once approved, your profile is searchable by organizations using our platform. We also proactively match advisors with relevant opportunities based on expertise alignment.
What's the time commitment for advisory work?
Most advisory engagements require 4-8 hours per month, including preparation and meeting time. Specifics vary by organization.
Can I join if I'm based outside the Gulf?
Yes. We welcome advisors globally, though Gulf region experience or expertise is valuable for many of our organization clients.
What if I'm not approved?
If your application isn't approved, we'll provide feedback and may recommend specific development areas. You can reapply after addressing the feedback.
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