As manpower becomes more of a defining factor in business success, HR leaders who can combine top HR capabilities with today’s business skills will be most sought after for the C-Suite board. This article based on new intuition contains what we believe are the key measures for becoming that top level candidate. Times have changed. The HR presence being represented in the boardroom is becoming more apparent and valued as businesses see HR as a way of aligning the wanted strategy to the future direction of the firm.