Our Mission
In the ever more dynamic and faster changing world it is our mission is to foster excellent corporate governance through education, networking, communication and self-improvement.
- The IN-BOARD formal education modules on corporate governance
- Continued education events such as Masterclasses, Governance Lab and Roundtables
- Networking events
- Director opportunity sharing
Our Members
Approximately 450 alumni have qualified for the program for the IN-BOARD program or the IDP Program and understand what a supervisory role encompasses. They come from diverse backgrounds as listed companies, private companies, family enterprises, government and consultancies. Many have worked in several industries. They are experienced managers, have an international outlook and can bring an extensive network into play.
IDN and IN-BOARD in The Netherlands has no commercial objective and is independent. It can facilitate in case of requests for supervisory board members. Should you wish to contact them please contact the secretariat.
INSEAD Directors Network (IDN)
The INSEAD Directors Network (IDN) is an official INSEAD Global Alumni Club for alumni and organised by alumni, and its local chapter in the Netherlands is open to all alumni and offers in cooperation with IN-BOARD:
IN-BOARD the INSEAD governance program for alumni by alumni
The IN-BOARD program was developed by alumni in cooperation with with INSEAD as a dedicated pogram for alumni. It consists of 7 modules organized over a period of 1 year at various locations in the Netherlands (together with specialist partners) and a module at INSEAD’s Fontainebleau campus (come back module).
The program is focused on aspects like compliance, risk, and finance, but also on the more complex aspects of governance like leadership and board dynamics. All subjects are primarily placed in the context of Dutch practices and boards. For more on the program click Here…
INSEAD Corporate Governance Center (IGC)
The INSEAD Corporate Governance Center (IGC) has a mission of developing boards for high performance governance and offers a range of education programs to directors, among others the International Directors Program (IDP) that offers INSEAD’s Certificate in Corporate Governance to all candidates that fulfill its requirements.
For more information on the offering please visit INSEAD Corporate Governance Center.
BoardCompanions
Board Companions is an alumni initiative with the mission to increase societal impact through board companionship with driving purpose and performance of non-profit organizations (NPOs). It organizes knowledge sharing events and its members join NPOs as independent/non executive directors.
For more information on Board Companions please Click here or go to BoardCompanions Netherlands
Participate
If you are an alumna or alumnus of INSEAD and wish to participate, please contact the secretariat for information on dates of the program and qualification.
We believe that members need to continue learning, to share knowledge and discuss their experiences in boards. Our partners support this initiative with their expertise.
For this reason IN-BOARD organises the Governance Lab and Master Classes.
Upcoming events
Hill + Knowlton – Communication, crisis and reputation management
19 May 2025, Amsterdam
KPMG – Control, Audit, Cyber security and ESG reporting
2 June 2025, Amstelveen
The role of Boards in a Fair & Just Sustainable Transition (TBC)
12 June 2025, Rotterdam
Van der Laan & Co – Finding your board position
17 September 2025, Hilversum (TBD)
McKinsey – The ten timeless tests of strategy
6 October 2025, Amsterdam
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