Candidate Testimonials

"After establishing contact with First Flight they were very proactive in promoting their Non-Executive Director opportunities in areas of interest to me. I was looking for an opportunity to take on a role with a fledgling company with an exciting product in an expanding market which I understood and where my knowledge and background could bring value and help to grow the company quickly. I was also keen to make an initial investment in an EIS qualifying company.

"First Flight's client Classwatch fitted the bill on all counts and I have now taken on the Non-Executive Chairman role and an equity stake. We have quickly put together a strong management team and an impressive business plan which we are now pitching to venture capital investors with the help of our VC advisory partner. With the benefits of a tried and tested product which has quickly established itself as market leader, I expect this to be an exciting role and rewarding investment."

Tim Loughton MP (East Worthing and Shoreham)
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA

"I came across First Flight when I had just finished a VC-backed turn-round job and was inclined to spend my time focusing on improving my golf and renovating a house in France but after a while I discovered I needed some type of business stimulation and they were able to uncover a number of interesting NXD roles in emerging businesses for me.

"I was able to be very specific about the industries of interest and meet up with management and other potential NXDs before committing myself or investing. It enabled me to short-cut what otherwise would have been a long-winded process. I think First Flight fills an important hole in the market for those looking to use their grey matter and looking for some business involvement whilst not seeking full-time work - a Non-Exec role in an interesting company with potential for growth is ideal and I know that First Flight offers plenty of choice."

Nick Rowe
ex CEO of Diners Club and VP of American Express
London SW

"Having worked for a large multinational organisation, when I retired in the summer of 2006 I decided that I wanted to create a portfolio of interests in a number of smaller and start up companies where I could make a practical contribution and invest in future success. I came across First Flight who presented a number of opportunities and helped me filter in which areas and cases my experience and network would give the greatest value added. Their service is invaluable both for Ex Directors who wish to remain involved in business with a good choice of projects across many sectors and for start-up and early stage companies looking to strengthen their Board and provide strategic focus."

Alex Dyce
ex Director of Barclays Bank, Barclays Bank, Portugal & Gerrard Investment Management, London
Camberley, Surrey

"Chris and his team at First Flight offer a high quality and original service that brings together entrepreneurs with business angel investors who are looking for management involvement. I like this Non-Executive Director service because the opportunities are presented in a clear cut way with a minimum of fuss. I have found the information given to me to be accurate and up to date and there is an excellent choice of projects. Through this service I have been able to quickly find opportunities of real interest and relevance to me."

Mike McGrail
ex Director of ICTV, Litton Business Systems, Plessey and various NASDAQ companies
Surrey and California