
NEDs, advisors and fractional leaders from a vetted, exec-only community - powered by VOCASO.
Goldstone Associates connects you to board-ready leaders powered by VOCASO - a vetted community of senior executives.
For NED and Advisory the majority of our candidates come from VOCASO — a community of senior leaders at Director, C-suite, and Board level. Once we agree your brief, we quickly create a tailored shortlist and make targeted introductions so you can meet and appoint at your own pace.
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Why clients choose this.
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Direct access to a carefully nurtured community of senior leaders.
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A fast, efficient recruitment process with candidates ready to deploy.
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Coverage across NED appointments, advisory roles, and fractional leadership.
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Confidence that every candidate has been screened for seniority and relevance.
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Support throughout the process - from brief to appointment.

Cost-efficient search within the VOCASO community talent.
Payments split 50/50: half upfront, half on placement.
Advisory, consulting, and fractional search - connecting clients with VOCASO talent. Per project cost-effective commission basis.

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Light FAQs
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Where do the candidates come from?
From VOCASO, our exec-only community; members are screened for seniority and relevance. All candidates are drawn from VOCASO, our vetted community of Director, C-suite, and Board-level leaders.
How does it work?
Get in touch for a briefing call to nail the outcomes, profile, and guardrails. We'll create a shortlist, targeted intros from a pre-vetted pool. You can interview at your pace and speed and appoint.
How fast can we see a shortlist?
We move quickly once the brief is clear. Timelines depend on role complexity and availability.
Do you manage references and conflicts?
Yes - reference conversations, conflict checks, and terms support through to appointment.
Do you handle interim or part-time leadership?
Yes - via our Fractional model (e.g., CFO/CMO/CRO/CIO/CTO on defined schedules).
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