Executive Biography Writing
Professional Executive Biography Writing That Makes An Impression.
In today’s hyper-connected, reputation-driven world, a well-written professional profile, corporate profile or executive biography is an invaluable piece of multifunctional marketing collateral. Whether you’re a CEO, C-suite leader, entrepreneur or rising executive, how your story is told can shape perceptions, open doors and cement your authority. For most people, writing about themselves objectively isn’t easy, which is why most people hire a professional executive biography writer to create it for them.
What Is an Executive Biography?
An executive biography – also sometimes called a professional bio, executive profile or corporate biography is a carefully crafted narrative that summarises your career journey, leadership style, achievements and values. Unlike a CV, which focuses on roles and responsibilities, an executive bio is written in a compelling, human tone. communicating your expertise and leadership philosophy while connecting with audiences on a personal level. These bios are widely used across websites, LinkedIn profiles, speaker bios, press packs, board submissions and investment presentations.
Why your executive biography matters.
In a competitive, reputation-driven world, your executive biography is more than just a career summary – it’s a strategic tool for visibility, credibility, promotion, influence and personal branding. Whether you’re a CEO, C-suite leader, board member or entrepreneur, an expertly written executive bio helps shape perceptions and build trust with investors, partners, media and clients alike.
Your executive biography is often your first impression – on potential partners, board members, investors, media, and even team members. It’s more than a list of roles and responsibilities. It’s your leadership narrative. A professionally written executive bio:
- Reinforces credibility and builds trust
- Showcases leadership style and strategic vision
- Aligns with your personal brand and business goals
- Serves as a foundation for media kits, speaker profiles, and board submissions
- Optimises your presence across LinkedIn and corporate websites
The professional bio writing services I offer:
My tailored executive biography writing services are designed for business leaders at all stages of their careers. I write clear and compelling content for various platforms and audiences, including:
CEO Biography Services
High-level, high-impact CEO biographies that reflect strategic vision, thought leadership, business impact and personal ethos.
C-Suite Bio Writing
Whether you’re a CFO, CTO, COO or CMO, your C-suite bio should highlight your technical expertise, leadership style and strategic influence.
Senior Executive Profiles
For executives seeking new roles, we create senior executive profiles that stand out in competitive environments—ideal for career transitions or promotions.
Board members and non-executive directors
Persuasive board member profiles and leadership biographies, tailored for speaker profiles, webistes, board nominations, advisory roles, and governance appointments.
Executive Resume Writing
Your biography and resume work hand in hand. I offer concise, tailored executive resume writing designed for senior-level candidates who need to stand out in competitive roles.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
My LinkedIn profile optimization service ensures that your summary, experience, skills and achievements are aligned with your biography and personal brand.
What Makes a Great Executive Bio?
A great executive bio goes beyond listing achievements. It’s about weaving your unique story into a format that’s readable, relatable, and results-driven. It’s not a DV in paragraph form but a well-structured, engaging narrative that weaves together accomplishments, leadership philosophy, and vision. Here’s what I typically focus on:
- Strong positioning statement to target your story towards your audience (boards, investors, clients, media).
- Highlight key career milestones, challenges and achievements
- Leadership Philosophy: Your approach, values and leadership style.
- Humanising your profile through values, mentorship, passions or interests.
- Ensuring brand alignment across platforms
- Integrating SEO keywords and search terms where applicable to improve online visibility.
- Your bio isn’t just about what you’ve done – it’s about why it matters.
My approach to executive bio writing.
Every executive is unique, and so is every biography I write. I tailor each process to combine journalistic interviewing with strategic content development. Here’s how it works:
- Discovery Call:Understanding your goals, target audience, and tone
- Detailed Interview: Capturing your story, milestones, and achievements
- Draft Creation: Crafting your executive narrativein a compelling format
- Revisions: Collaborating with you for refinement and alignment
- Final Delivery:Professionally formatted copy for web, print, and LinkedIn
- We understand that writing about yourself can be difficult. That’s why we use a tried-and-tested process to uncover your voice, clarify your message, and deliver a bio that works:
- Discovery Call – We explore your goals, audience, and tone.
- In-depth Interview – We dig into your background, achievements, and leadership style.
- Draft Creation – Your story is brought to life in a compelling, structured narrative.
- Collaborative Revisions – We refine the copy together until it’s just right.
- Final Delivery – You receive a professional bio formatted for web, print, and LinkedIn.
- This collaborative approach allows you to feel fully represented, while benefiting from the perspective and polish of a seasoned executive profile writer.
Why choose me as your executive bio writer?
- 30 years of writing experience across sectors
- Tailored approach for each client and industry
- Emphasis on clarity, tone, and brand voice
- Fast turnaround and collaborative revisions
- Experience writing across UK, US, and global markets
Here’s what previous clients have achieved with my help:
- Secured board and C-suite appointments
- Gained media exposure and podcast invitations
- Won speaking slots at global conferences
- Landed high-level roles through optimised LinkedIn profiles
Who Do I Write Executive Biographies For?
My executive biography writing services are trusted by:
- CEOs and Managing Directors
- C-Suite Executives (COOs, CTOs, CFOs, CMOs, MDs)
- Entrepreneurs, founders and scale-up leaders
- Board members and non-executive directors
- Partners in law, finance and consulting firms
- Speakers, authors and thought leaders
SEO & Discoverability: Executive Bios That Get Found.
We don’t just write bios that look and sound great—we ensure they perform. Our bios are:
- SEO-optimised for terms like executive biography, CEO biography writing, executive profile writer, and LinkedIn bios.
- Tailored for multi-platform publishing: LinkedIn, speaker bios, websites, press kits.
- Aligned with your personal brand to ensure consistency and clarity across all channels.
- By using strategic keywords and clean structure, we help improve search engine visibility and audience engagement.
Why Choose My Executive Bio Writing Services?
With over 30 years of experience, we’ve written standout executive bios, leadership biographies, and corporate biographies for professionals across industries and regions.
Our work has helped clients:
- Secure board appointments and C-suite promotions
- Gain media exposure and speaking opportunities
- Build stronger LinkedIn engagement and lead pipelines
- Our bios reflect not just your career—but your character, impact, and future potential.
Let’s Tell Your Story
If you’re looking to present yourself with confidence, from a concise executive career summary for a website to a full corporate leadership profile, I can help you create a patent executive biography that defines your leadership legacy, convinces XXXXXXXX and attracts new opportunities. Call me on +44 (0) 7715 171286, email me at info@tomrigby.com or fill out the contact form.
My top 10 tips for executive biography writing.
- Tailor your bio to the audience and platform: A bio for a board application differs from a LinkedIn or a speaker profile. Adjust tone, length and focus to suit the context and reader.
- Start with a strong positioning statement: Set the tone and keep them reading by opening with a clear summary of who you are and what you bring to the table.
- Showcase achievements, not just job titles: Focus on accomplishments, impact, and milestones – what you’ve done and how it moved the needle.
- Highlight leadership style and philosophy: Don’t just state facts—share what drives you. Mention your leadership approach, values, or how you inspire teams and foster innovation.
- Use a confident, professional tone: Your bio should reflect authority and expertise. Avoid clichés, fluff, and jargon. Aim for clarity, polish, and strategic language.
- Weave in storytelling: Bring your career to life by showing progression or themes (e.g., transformation, innovation, resilience). A well-told story builds engagement and trust.
- Include keywords for SEO: Especially for online bios, weave in relevant keywords like “C-suite leader,” “technology strategist,” or “executive leadership” to boost discoverability.
- Keep it concise and structured: Use short paragraphs and subheadings where possible. A scannable format is crucial, especially online.
- Include a personal touch (sparingly): A brief mention of personal interests, causes, or board roles can humanise your profile and show well-roundedness.
- Update regularly: Your executive biography should evolve with your career. Review it at least once a year or after major milestones (new role, award, publication etc).

Executive Biography Writing FAQs
What is executive biography writing?
Executive biography writing is the process of crafting a clear, engaging and professionally structured summary of an executive’s career, achievements, leadership style and values. It can be used for websites, board nominations, speaker bios, media kits and LinkedIn profiles.
How is an executive biography different from a CV or resume?
Unlike a resume, which lists roles and responsibilities in bullet form, an executive bio is a narrative that highlights your career journey, leadership approach and personal brand. It’s written in a more human, story-driven tone and tailored to a broader audience, including investors, media and clients.
Who needs an executive bio?
Executive bios are essential for CEOs, C-suite leaders, founders, entrepreneurs, board members and professionals in public-facing or leadership roles. Anyone seeking to build credibility, visibility or influence in their field will benefit from a professional biography.
Where is an executive bio used?
Executive bios are used in many places, including corporate websites, speaker and conference introductions, media interviews, board nominations, Linkedin profiles, media kits, investment pitch decks and personal branding statements.
What makes a great executive biography?
A great bio is clear, concise, professional and engaging. It should be tailored to your audience, the platform and your goals. It should highlight key achievements and be aligned with your personal brand values and tone of voice.
How long should an executive bio be?
It depends on its use. A short profile such as a speaker introduction or byline should be 50-100 words in length. A standard bio, for websites or Linkedin should be in the region of 150-300 words. While an extended bio for board submissions or press kits, should be 300+ words.
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