Who is IDN?
The INSEAD Directors Network is an official INSEAD Global Alumni Club whose mission is to foster excellent corporate governance through networking, communication and self-improvement.
What do we do?
- We provide an effective platform for governance idea exchange and networking
- We help our members become successful, future-ready directors and identify opportunities
- We enhance the recognition, reputation and value of INSEAD’s Corporate Governance Centre (ICGC) programmes and certifications
How do you benefit from becoming a member?
- Access to our unique, global community of practicing board members and governance experts
- Regular interactive webinars on current board topics and discussion forums
- Board Opportunity Programme linking our IDP-C members with positions available
- Ambassadors in 25 countries who manage local and international events
- Mentoring programme for board directors*
- Participation at ICGC Director Forums*, IDN Conferences*, the AGM and discussion sessions
- Quarterly board position announcements
- Active social media sharing of governance related insights
Who can join?
As a prerequisite, you are:
- an INSEAD Alumnus, having completed the IDP-C certification or another INSEAD program which gives full alumni status. Please refer to the school’s list of programmes: https://www.insead.edu/sites/default/files/assets/dept/alumni/docs/award-page_current_alumni_status.pdf
and - a member of an INSEAD Alumni Association.
Local In-Board Netherlands Modules
We have a special arrangement for IDN members that want to join the IN-BOARD program. IDN /IN_BOARD Events in the Netherlands are open to IDN members on a waitlist basis. PLease contact the secretariat for more details Secretariat
Next Events
The role of Boards in a Fair & Just Sustainable Transition (TBC)
12 June 2025, Rotterdam
Next Modules
Hill + Knowlton – Communication, crisis and reputation management
19 May 2025, Amsterdam
KPMG – Control, Audit, Cyber security and ESG reporting
2 June 2025, Amstelveen
Van der Laan & Co – Finding your board position
17 September 2025, Hilversum (TBD)
McKinsey – The ten timeless tests of strategy
6 October 2025, Amsterdam