The recruitment
engine for
the boardroom.
OpNet is the talent search product within Board.AI's Corporate tier. Private equity, venture capital, family offices, and listed corporates use OpNet to hire chairs, non-executive directors, fractional CFOs, and advisory talent from a vetted network of 30,000+ professionals. Shortlists in days. Placements in weeks.
From mandate to
shortlist in days.
Post the mandate
Sector, stage, geography, board priorities, ideal candidate traits. Your account manager refines the brief.
AI match against network
Our intelligence layer scores every one of 30,000+ members against your specific mandate in minutes.
Curated shortlist
Your account manager reviews AI matches, adds human judgment, and delivers a shortlist of 5 to 10 vetted candidates.
Direct introductions
We broker introductions, support the interview process, and stay involved until the placement is made.
Who uses OpNet.
OpNet is built for the organisations making the most consequential board hiring decisions in the region.
- ·Private equity and venture fundsPortfolio company chair hires, operator appointments, fractional CFO placements, post-acquisition governance setup.
- ·Family offices and sovereign fundsIndependent directors for portfolio companies, investment committee members, strategic advisors.
- ·Listed corporatesFTSE, Tadawul, DFM, and ADX listed companies hiring audit, remuneration, or independent directors.
- ·Founder-led companiesFirst independent directors, growth-stage chairs, regional expansion advisors.
Why OpNet wins.
The traditional search firm process takes 12 to 16 weeks and costs 30% of first-year compensation. OpNet delivers comparable or better outcomes in a fraction of the time, at predictable enterprise pricing.
- ·SpeedShortlists in 9 days average, versus 4 months for traditional search.
- ·Network depth30,000+ board professionals across 80 countries, many off-market and not on any search firm's database.
- ·Regional fluencyDeep GCC expertise. Candidates who understand local governance, family structures, and capital flows.
- ·Predictable pricingAnnual subscription model. Unlimited mandates. No percentage fees. Budget-friendly and board-friendly.
The numbers speak.
OpNet is not just a faster version of traditional executive search. It is a fundamentally different economic model. Below are the average outcomes across active OpNet workspaces.
The Corporate licence.
OpNet is for hiring. DealDirect is for deal flow. Both are included in your Corporate licence.
One annual fee, one account team, two products. OpNet powers your executive search across 30,000+ vetted board professionals. DealDirect gives your team full visibility on every Raise, Exit and Transact mandate moving through the network.
Common questions.
- ·What's the difference between OpNet and DealDirect?OpNet is for hiring board talent. DealDirect is for seeing deal flow. A Corporate licence includes both.
- ·How is data privacy handled?Member profiles are gated behind authenticated Corporate access. Search history is logged for the licence holder's audit trail and never shared between firms.
- ·Can we cancel mid-year?Annual licences are non-refundable mid-year, but renewals are not auto charged. We confirm renewal in writing 60 days before the licence ends.
- ·What does onboarding look like?A 30-minute discovery call. A 60-minute account team setup. Your first mandate is live within five working days. Your account manager handles the rest.
- ·Do we pay any percentage on a placement?No. Annual subscription. Unlimited mandates. No commission on hires.
Book a 30-minute demo.
See OpNet in action. Get a sense of the network. Understand if the model fits your hiring rhythm. No obligation, no sales pressure.