About Us
The Virtual Advisory Board (VAB) is a virtual and global platform, conceived by Mark Hamill, an executive headhunter for over 25 years and a YPO member for 13+ years, who came up with the idea for creating VAB at the start of the covid-19 pandemic. In that time, global business executives were approaching him looking for board opportunities. At the same time, heads of SMBs and blue chip companies from Mark's network were sending him search requests for board advisors, even if this meant hiring virtual advisory talent from all over the globe.
Mark was soon joined by David Fernandez, an e-commerce entrepreneur, who became VAB co-founder and CEO and helped Mark bring the virtual advisory concept to life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect our members and help them navigate their way in the global board of directors and advisory board ecosystems.
Our Vision
To create the best global, virtual community where our high-calibre, invite-only, expert members and partners can find, in a single space, all relevant and necessary resources related to understanding the boardroom.
Our Values
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Talent Diversity & Inclusivity
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Top-Quality Advisory Talent & Services
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Fun & Collegial Community Environment
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Member-driven Programming
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Investing in and Supporting People
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Curating Success
Our Founders
Mark Hamill
Chairman & Co-Founder
Mark Hamill is a thought leader in talent acquisition, specialising in C-suite roles, CEO succession, and Board development. He is a strong advocate of care in executive search. He represents Ackermann International as NED, serves as YPO chapter chair in the UK, and is CEO of his own company, The Naked Headhunter.
David Fernandez
CEO & Co-Founder
David Fernandez is a Mexican entrepreneur who has lived in Singapore, Brazil, and the UK. He worked for many years in e-commerce. He has served in sales director roles in EMEA and Latin America, working with brands like Cadbury, Groupon and Vend. His passion for connecting people helps him define the strategy for, and grow, the VAB community.
Our Team
Luiz Felipe Goncalves
Director of Memberships and Business Development
Mikhaila Hopner
Head of Operations
Saiva Naroga
Head of Member Programmes & Networks
Pedro Vale
New Memberships Support
Matheus Rolim
Member Experience Coordinator
Daniela Barros
Social Media Support
Callum Mitchinson
Global Member Manager
Brady Clough
Communications Manager
Vitor Miguel
Operations Coordinator
Ricardo Barreto
Finance Manager
Gabriel Brugnaro
Head of Member Experience
Juliana Radosavac
Member Experience Manager for EMEA & APAC
Nathalia Guimarães
Operations Associate
VAB Global Advisors
