Liane Elias Hoffmann

I am an experienced board director in the financial industry, I serve, rather than sit on boards.

I am told that I master my role as independent board member pragmatically, blending in with colleagues due to my deep knowledge of financial products and client expectations.

My unique value add lies in the precision which with I am able to bring in my legal and compliance skills, whilst going beyond the technical aspects of a topic to understand the human factor.

My experience in stewarding interactions between local affiliates and their international holding groups is considered priceless.

I bring a calm yet powerful presence to the boardroom, marked by my intent quality of listening to whoever is speaking. I truly and unwaveringly pay attention.

A trusted board colleague, I bring complete dedication to my role.

People who work with me feel that my open and inquiring mind is driven by genuine curiosity and the best of intentions.

I naturally connect with people and stay away from backroom dealings. My agenda is to work for the good of the company with all its stakeholders.

My impact in and around the boardroom is to bring clarity, transparency and connection between all stakeholder groups.

I am seen to naturally open hearts and minds, with ease and grace.

When expressing my point of view, I do so firmly and without unnecessary forcefulness.

My colleagues feel reassured that my statements are invariably well informed and truthful.

I stand my ground effortlessly and gracefully: an independent thinker, I will always speak up when the board’s integrity requires it.

When facing off on different ends of an argument, my colleagues respect my tenacity and steadfastness in defending my point of view.

Meeting headwinds with courage, persistence and determination, I am a crisis-proof choice in any future mandates that I might embrace.