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

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.

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