Programme overview
The St.Gallen Board Certificate CAS HSG offers a comprehensive board education for incumbent and prospective board members. It is aimed at persons who seek to learn about the key features of effective corporate governance and who want to become a certified board member. The Board Certificate has been co-developed by HSG’s academic faculty together with senior chairs and board members from prominent Swiss and European companies.
Today’s board members are expected to think more strategically and act more transformational than ever. At the same time, stakeholders and regulators require boards to fit into a governance context of increasing compliance and accountability. This is almost a paradox. As a result, the need for structured and systematic board training is becoming more important. HSG has formed a coalition of renowned governance scholars and senior board practitioners in order to offer a comprehensive boardroom certification that closely supports participants in their personal boardroom journeys.
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Gabriela Koeb Programme Manager Board Programmes
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| Start date: | 27.02.2026 | |
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| Start date: | 05.03.2027 | |
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Programme Directors
Programme features
Benefit from the most comprehensive university-based boardroom education
Gain deep insight into how to be an effective board member across different contexts, including in companies that are privately-, publicly, family-, private equity-, or state-owned as well as in SMEs, foundations, subsidiaries, professional services firms and startups.
Become a certified board member
Attaining the St.Gallen Board Certificate demonstrates a significant commitment to boardroom excellence. As the expectations towards board members are becoming ever-more demanding, you signal that you are prepared to effectively navigate the challenges of a non-executive director.
Grow your board network
During the St.Gallen Board Certificate you will grow your board network by meeting numerous chairs, board members, and boardroom thought leaders. Together you will refine your personal boardroom roadmap and specify the individual value that you can contribute to the board of directors.
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Certified boardroom skills
Upon completing the St.Gallen Board Certificate, participants will be equipped with the necessary background to fulfil the following critical board tasks:
Agenda 2026
Historical Faculty
Monika Buetler
Board Member
Swiss Life
Tomas Casas i Klett
Director China Competence Centre
University of St.Gallen (IIDM-HSG)
JC Deslarzes
Chair
Adecco Group
Prof. Florian Eugster
Professor of Auditing
(ACA-HSG)
Sabina Furler
Partner
Expert for Leaders AG
Prof. Naomi Haefner
Assistant Professor of
Technology Management
(ITEM-HSG)
Nicole Herzog
Chair
VIU Eyewear
Dr. Stephan Hostettler
Managing Partner
HCM Hostettler & Company
Monika Kruesi
Chair
Repower
Norbert Kuehnis
Partner and Leader Family Business & SMEs, and Member of the Management Board
PwC Switzerland
Prof. Tomi Laamanen
Professor of
Strategic Management
(IfB-HSG)
Prof. Klaus Moeller
Professor of Performance
Management / Controlling
(ACA-HSG)
Andrea Rieger
Group Head Legal & Compliance
Die Mobiliar
Winfried Ruigkrok
Professor of International Management
University of St.Gallen (IIDM-HSG)
Rolf Georg Schmid
Chair
AG Cilander
Regula Wallimann
Board Member
Straumann Group
Prof. Judith Walls
Professor of
Sustainability Management
(IWOE-HSG)
Prof. Xena Welch Guerra
Co-Director Competence Centre for M&A
(IfB-HSG)
Dorothea Wenzel
Board Member
Servier Pharmaceuticals
Sven Wildner
CFO
Omya AG
Prof. Thomas Zellweger
Professor of
Family Business
(KMU-HSG)
Target audience
The St.Gallen Board Certificate is aimed at incumbent and prospective board members. A successful admission will be contingent upon the following admission criteria:
All applicants
Applicants with experience serving as non-executive director:
Applicants without experience serving as non-executive director
Eligible applicants will be invited to an online interview. All industries, geographies, and functional backgrounds are welcome.
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Gabriela Koeb Programme Manager Board Programmes
Why University of St.Gallen
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!
Judith Witzemann