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Board for Change
The world’s largest gathering of committed Board members.
About the initiative
Built in collaboration with Goodness&Co on the conviction that the time for pledges is over and the next decade demands bold action, this program equips Board members with the mindset, tools and peer network they need to embed impact at the heart of strategy and governance.
Board for Change unfolds in a half-day dedicated program to get Boards on board, driving the transformation of business models to meet today’s environmental, social and governance challenges during a private breakfast and small group working sessions, a flagship conference and a tailor made guided tour.
300
BOARDS MEMBERS
900
PEOPLE IN AUDIENCE
22
COUNTRIES
9
SPEAKERS
Meet the visionary voices of past ChangeNOW editions
Jean Paul Agon
Chair of the Board, L’Oréal, HEC Paris
Barbara Martin Coppola
Board Member, Patagonia and INSEAD
Chiarra Corazza Poujade
President, Women Economic Forum Europe, France representative, G20 EMPOWER
Angeles Garcia-Poveda
Chair of the Board, Legrand and Bridgepoint
Paul Polman
Business Leader, Investor, Philanthropist, Net Positive
Jean-François Van Boxmeer
Chair of the Board, Vodafone and ERT
Denis Terrien
President, Institut Français des Administrateurs (IFA)
Achim Hensen
Co-Founder, Steward-Owner and Managing Director, Purpose Group
Inès Seddiki
Founder, Ghettup
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Climate Cardinals
Co-Founder Board Program, Founder, Goodness&Co
Dean, INSEAD
Benoit Bazin
Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain
Catherine Macgregor
CEO, Engie
Paul Polman
Former CEO of Unilever and co-author of Net Positive
Ezgi Barcenas
Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, L’Oreal Group
John Mc Calla
Partner, Head of Global ESG & UK ESG Vice-Chairman
Christel Heydemann
CEO, Orange
Sir Ronald Cohen
Chairman, Global Steering Group for Impact
Ilham Kadri
CEO, Syensqo
Marie-Claire Daveu
Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer
Kering
Board publication
Please find below the link to download the publication co-written with Goodness&Co.
This publication outlines the emerging ESG governance imperatives, capturing insights from Board dialogues, expert panels, and leading practitioners.
Draw inspiration regarding the role Boards should play in the transformation process, gain insights into how Boards can actively reconcile business and ESG performance, highlighting the imperative for governance evolution.
The 2026 Getting your board on board session
The “Getting Your Board on Board” session, gathered influential business leaders, board members, and governance experts to explore how corporate boards can lead effectively in an era of rapid change.
The discussion emphasized the crucial role of boards in navigating environmental, social, and technological challenges by shifting from short-term shareholder focus to long-term societal value creation.
Partners 2026
