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
The 2025 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.
Replay avalaible
Previous speakers
Isabelle Gromaitre
Founder and CEO Goodness&co
Denis Terrien
Chairman IFA
Laurence Debroux
Independent Board Member, Audit Committee Chair
Marie-Claire Daveu
Chief sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering
Paul Polman
Business leader, investor, philanthropist, Net Positive
Karina Litvack
Company Board Director, Terna S.p.A
Céline Fornaro
Deputy Head of French Government Shareholding Agency
Clover Hogan
Founder & Climate Activist, Force of Nature
Francisco Veloso
Dean at INSEAD
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.