Beyond the Boardroom: A New Chapter of Influence, Connectivity, and Impact
After a lifetime of achievement in business, many senior professionals approach retirement or semi-retirement with a familiar question: What’s next? For those who’ve led, scaled, advised, and steered organisations, the transition away from full-time work can feel like the end of a powerful era. But it doesn’t have to.
At Eaton Square, we’ve long recognised that leadership doesn’t switch off with a retirement date. Experience, networks, and insight remain valuable assets—and for the right people, there remains a profound opportunity to stay connected, informed, and influential. That’s why we created the Eaton Square Associate Network.
Eaton Square Associate Network
The Associates Network is a low-commitment, high-value community designed for retired or semi-retired executives who want to maintain professional identity, remain intellectually engaged, and contribute meaningfully—without the demands of operational delivery. It’s not about going back to the 60-hour week; it’s about staying part of the conversation, on your own terms.
Eaton Square is an international M&A and capital services firm operating across 25 offices in nine countries. With over 150 senior professionals globally, our platform is purpose-built for cross-border transactions and capital services across sectors such as IT, engineering sciences, professional services, industrials, mining and emerging technologies. Our clients range from founders of $20–$200 million businesses to global corporations seeking to grow through acquisitions.
The Associates Network extends our global platform by welcoming experienced professionals—former CEOs, partners, business leaders, and senior advisers—into a trusted circle. Associates are individuals with deep networks and a desire to stay close to the industries they helped shape. They play a critical role in expanding our reach, surfacing quality opportunities, and deepening our industry insights.
Benefits of the Associates Network
Membership in the network brings several privileges. First, there’s the intellectual stimulation and professional alignment. Associates are invited to participate in quarterly briefings, webinars, and industry talks. These sessions are led by Eaton Square Principals and external experts, designed to sharpen understanding of capital markets, sector trends, and the evolving landscape of M&A.
Of course, the network also offers financial recognition. When Associates refer opportunities—whether it’s a founder considering an exit or a company exploring acquisition—they work closely with an Eaton Square Principal to qualify and progress the lead. If the referral results in a closed transaction, the Associate receives a share of the fees. It’s a win-win: value for clients, recognition for relationships, and no operational complexity.
Being part of the Associates Network also means becoming part of a global professional community. From Sydney to San Francisco, Toronto to Tokyo, our Associates and Principals connect across borders. These aren’t just networking opportunities—they are relationships rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and decades of collective experience. The strength of the network lies not just in what we know, but in how we share it.
Join the Eaton Square Associates Network
At Eaton Square, we don’t see retirement as an ending—it’s an evolution. The Associates Network is designed to honour what seasoned professionals have built over their careers, while creating new pathways to contribute, connect, and stay engaged.
If you’re a senior leader looking for a new way to stay active professionally—without returning to the rigour of deal delivery—Eaton Square offers a home. A place to be intellectually curious, commercially connected, and part of something distinctive.
To explore joining the Associates Network, visit www.eatonsq.com. We’d be delighted to welcome you into our global conversation.
