Connecting Board Education and Research with Practical Insights

The St.Gallen Board Practice links the University of St.Gallen’s research with the experience of seasoned chairpersons, board members and international experts. Beyond academic insight, the Practice identifies and addresses the major trends shaping boardrooms today: from governance structures and succession planning to digitalisation, ESG and risk oversight. This combination of analysis, practical cases and forward-looking topics provides participants with a relevant and applied perspective.

Delivered with Senior Board Leaders

All programmes are guided by senior chairpersons and board members from Switzerland and Europe. They are closely supported and partly co-organised by Egon Zehnder, Europe’s leading leadership advisory and executive search firm. This cooperation ensures direct access to practice: participants learn directly from experienced decision-makers and gain insights into real board dynamics, leadership transitions and current governance challenges.

A Structured Boardroom Journey

The St.Gallen Board Practice offers a clear pathway for every stage of a board career:

1. Boardroom Essentials
For professionals seeking to understand governance fundamentals and the role of boards.

2. Transition from C-suite to Boardroom
For senior executives who want to translate their C-level and senior leadership experience into non-executive board mandates.

3. Peer Exchange for Chairpersons and Board Members
For experienced board members to share perspectives on current dilemmas and practical solutions.

This boardroom journey enables participants to move step by step, from learning fundamentals, to preparing for mandates, to engaging in peer exchange at senior levels.