Your Path to a Board Seat

Engage with incumbent chairpersons and board members as well as academics, peers and search consultants on boardroom best practices.
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Seminar

Programme overview

Learn what it takes to become a successful board member:
What does it take to become a successful board member? How are the roles and responsibilities of boards changing and what behaviours, attitudes and mindsets are expected from future directors? In this programme we will spotlight best practices in board governance and debunk common myths around the board of directors.

You will learn about the grand challenges and dilemmas facing chairpersons and board members today and hear how they deal with issues such as boardroom cohesion and diversity, ESG, succession planning, strategic involvement as well as regulatory and individual liability concerns. In addition, you will be able to exchange with chairpersons, board members and peers on what you can do in your current career stage in order to get shortlisted early for future board mandates.

Consultation

Learn more about this programme in a personal conversation.

Programme management

Melanie Reichstein 360x360

Melanie Reichstein Programme Manager Board Programmes

Programme details

Programme type

Seminar

Format

Online

Language

English

Duration

9 & 10 April 2026, 17.00-19.30 (CEST)

Location

Online

Price

CHF 595

Target group

Top Management

Next date

Start date: 09.04.2026
places available
Start date: 08.10.2026
places available
Contact

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Melanie Reichstein 360x360

Melanie Reichstein Programme Manager Board Programmes

Why University of St.Gallen

The HSG - your partner for first-class executive education in Switzerland

At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!

  • For high-quality teaching and executive training by top researchers

  • For competent executives

  • For Lifelong Learning

  • For international collaborations