Your Path to a Board Seat

Learn the key principles of corporate governance and discuss boardroom best practices with experienced chairs and board members
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Seminar
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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.

Next steps

Are you interested in this programme? You have several options to find out if this executive education fits you and your career planning:

Next step

Are you interested in this programme? You have the opportunity to visit an info event to find out if this executive education fits you and your career planning:

Contact person

Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.

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Dr Cornel Germann Managing Director Board Practice

Programme details

Programme type

Seminar

Format

Online

Language

Englisch

Duration

6 & 7 October 2026, 17.00-19.30 (CEST)

Location

Online

Price

CHF 595

Target group

Board, C-Level, Functional Manager, Owner/Entrepreneur, Senior Manager

Next date

Start date: 06.10.2026
places available

Target Audience

The programme is tailor-made for experienced individuals who wish to prepare for their first board mandate or seek to expand their knowledge on boardroom best practices. Typical participants include:

  • Professionals who are interested in serving on a corporate, startup or nonprofit board.

  • Managers and executives who are interested in understanding boardroom dynamics.

  • Representatives of foundations, nonprofits or professional services firms.

  • Professionals who are interested in serving on a corporate, startup or nonprofit board.

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What you will learn from this programme

  • Understand boardroom essentials

    Obtain the latest insights from academic thought leaders and experienced board members on what constitutes best practices in the boardroom.

  • Grow your board networks

    Get to know senior board decision makers and build relationships with like-minded peers who share your interest in boardroom excellence.

  • Define the path towards your board seat

    Benefit from board practitioners who will share their strategies and personal experiences on how to successfully secure a board seat.

Faculty & Speakers

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Dr. Cornel Germann
Managing Director
St.Gallen Board Practice,
University of St.Gallen

Monika Kruesi Kopie

Dr. Monika Kruesi
Chair,
Accelleron Industries

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Dr. Sonja Kissling
Strategy and Governance Advisor,
Family Business Matters

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Dr. Moritz Trebeljahr
Executive Director,
Russell Reynolds Associates

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Dr. Valentin Jentsch
Trial Lawyer,
Quinn Emanuel

Agenda

Day 1

  • 17.00 – Introduction & Peer Exchange

  • 17.30 – The Grand Challenges in Corporate Governance, Cornel Germann

  • 18.00 – Legal Framework of Board Work, Valentin Jentsch

  • 18.30 – Best Practices in Public Governance, Monika Kruesi

  • 19.00 – Q&A

  • 19.30 – Farewell

Agenda

Day 2

  • 17.00 – Introduction

  • 17.15 – Strategy on Winning Your First Board Seat, Cornel Germann

  • 17.45 – Board Search Process, Moritz Trebeljahr

  • 18.15 – Best Practices in Family Governance, Sonja Kissling

  • 18.45 – Q&A

  • 19.15 – Farewell

Are you interested?

We look forward to your registration for the programme Your Path to a Board Seat”.

Events

Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 18 August 2026

via Zoom
Tuesday, 18.08.2026
17:00 - 18:00
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Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 08 September 2026

via Zoom
Tuesday, 08.09.2026
12:30 - 13:30
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Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 1 October 2026

via Zoom
Thursday, 01.10.2026
12:30 - 13:30
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Virtual Info Session St.Gallen Board Programmes // 12 November 2026

via Zoom
Thursday, 12.11.2026
12:30 - 13:30
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Contact
hsg linie schwarz

Do you require further information?

I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.

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Dr Cornel Germann Managing Director Board Practice

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

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