Being a board chairman comes with great responsibility but also a great sense of satisfaction. The interviewer would like to know your reason or motivation for wanting to become a boards chairman. In your response, discuss the impact you'd like to make, your background that has equipped you for this role, your leadership goals, or even your desire to contribute to the organization's mission. Whatever your reason, make sure your response demonstrates your ability to add value to the organization.

"I studied finance in college and have held various roles in finance and management. My goal of becoming a board chairman comes from my desire to positively impact your organization in a leadership role, and more importantly, I want to help make decisions that drive you closer to fulfilling your overall mission."