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INSEAD Directors Forum


INSEAD Directors Forum
Governance Complexities in Unprecedented Times
12-13 May 2023 | INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore
Overview
Global shocks are here to stay. From health crisis to macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and increased frequency of natural disasters. International businesses are facing unprecedented waves of events that are triggering economic uncertainties and turmoil. In parallel, megatrends fuelled by the rise in technological advancement, shifts in economic power, demographics and social expectations, and mounting concern on issues surrounding funding, investments, ESG, climate change and resource scarcity, are impacting risks and shaping new dynamics in business landscape which are adding to the complexities of board directors’ role and responsibilities as well as board's composition and structure for effective governance.
Organised by the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, with support from INSEAD Directors Network (IDN), the INSEAD Directors Forum on the theme “Governance Complexities in Unprecedented Times” will be taking place over two half days on 12-13 May 2023, on INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore where we will address from macro perspective, the forces that are shaping financing in the evolving corporate governance landscape and how boards of directors can leverage new technologies to redefine global business ecosystem and enable the reinvention of business models to expand radical options for innovation to remain resilient in a competitive market. The Forum will also explore shareholders’ and stakeholders’ perspectives on sustainability and practices through which boards can adapt their strategy to help companies stay nimble in the face of market turbulence.
Join us on Asia campus for our flagship event, as we bring to you exciting line-up of speakers, plenary and panel sessions. Whether you are looking to receiving your INSEAD Certificate in Corporate Governance or seeking new perspectives on corporate governance strategies and practices, the Forum promises unparalleled opportunities for learning, group work, exchange and networking with peers, academic faculty and experts on campus and dinner on Friday evening, 12 May to celebrate the Award Ceremony for newly certified directors.
We are grateful for the support and sponsorship from our research partner BCG.
Agenda
The agenda is tentative and subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.
Day OneFriday, 12 May 2023 | |
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11:30 - 12:00 | RegistrationINSEAD Main Lobby Entrance |
11:45 - 13:00 | Networking LunchIn The Grove Executive Restaurant, Leadership Development Centre, Level 6 |
13:00 - 13:15 | Welcome & Opening RemarksThe Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, Main Building, Level 2 (above library) Philipp Meyer-Doyle, Associate Professor of Strategy at INSEAD |
13:15 - 14:00 | Opening Keynote AddressArnoud De Meyer, Chairman of Stewardship Asia Centre, Board member of Banyan Tree Group, Human capital Leadership Institution, Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd. and INSEAD |
14:00 - 15:00 | Plenary Session 1: The Phoenix Encounter Method to Radical InnovationSameer Hasija, Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD, Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The Henry Ford Chaired Professor in Technology and Operations |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break |
15:30 - 16:25 | Panel Discussion: Riding the Winds of Change in Board GovernancePanellists: Moderated by Helen Wiseman, President of INSEAD Directors Network (IDN), Audit and Risk Committee Chair, Bid Corporation (JSE:BID); Chair, Elixinol Wellness (ASX:EXL), Trustee, SFI Health |
16:25 - 17:10 | Plenary Session 2: Governing for Resilience in Unprecedented TimesJudith Wallenstein, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG Munich office |
17:10 -17:20 | Wrap-Up for Day 1Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
17:30 -18:00 | Certification Award Ceremony |
18:20 | Departure to Dinner in Town (Coach or private car) |
19:00 - 21:30 | Cocktail and Celebration DinnerTower Club, 9 Raffles Place, Penthouse (62nd-64th Floors), Republic Plaza Tower 1 (Atlantic Room) |
Day TwoSaturday, 13 May 2023 | |
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8:30 - 9:00 | Morning CoffeeArea outside The Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, Main Building, Level 2 (above library) |
9:00 - 9:15 | Opening Remarks and Recap of LearningThe Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, Main Building, Level 2 (above library) Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
9:15 - 10:00 | Macroeconomic Outlook: All Gloom and Doom?Antonio Fatas, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, The Portuguese Council Chaired Professor of European Studies |
10:00 - 10:30 | Board Stewarding the Sustainability AgendaRon Soonieus, Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group, Director in Residence, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, Executive in Residence, Ethics and Social Responsibility Initiative (ESRI) |
10:30 - 10:45 | Introduction to INSEAD Directors Network & Info SessionHelen Wiseman, President of INSEAD Directors Network (IDN), Audit and Risk Committee Chair, Bid Corporation (JSE:BID); Chair, Elixinol Wellness (ASX:EXL), Trustee, SFI Health |
10:45 - 11:45 | Parallel Workshop: Board Practice Peer-to-Peer Exchange in Small Groups (including coffee break) |
11:45 - 12:15 | Round Up the DiscussionVenue: The Claude and Tuulikki Janssen Auditorium, Main Building, Level 2 (above library) |
12:15 - 12:30 | Wrap Up and Closing |
12:30 - 13:30 | Networking Lunch (Optional) |
Speakers
Keynote Speaker

Arnoud De Meyer
Chairman of Stewardship Asia Centre,
Board member of Banyan Tree Group, Human capital Leadership Institution, Viva Energy Australia Pty Ltd. and INSEAD
Academic Speakers

Sameer Hasija
Dean of Executive Education, INSEAD,
Professor of Technology and Operations Management,
The Henry Ford Chaired Professor in Technology and Operations

Philipp Meyer-Doyle
Associate Professor of Strategy, INSEAD

Anotonio Fatas
Professor of Economics, INSEAD
The Portuguese Council Chaired Professor of European Studies
Guest Speakers and Panellists

Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG Munich Office

Managing Director & Senior Partner
Vice Chair, Public Sector Practice, BCG Singapore Office

Su-Yen Wong
Chairman of Singapore Institute of Directors,
Lead Independent Director of Yoma Strategic Holdings,
Board Member, First Resources, CSE Global, Pegasus Asia, Infocomm Media Development Authority, Kemin Industries (USA)

Janet Ang
Non-Executive Chair of Institute of Systems Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore Polytechnic and SISTIC Singapore,
Non-Executive Director of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

Huey Tyng Ooi
Non-Executive Director in AIG Asia Pacific, Maxis Berhad, Pacific Century Group, Bridgetown 3 SPAC, Raffles Institution and Food from the Heart

Till Vestring
Lead Independent Director, Keppel Corporation Limited (Singapore),
Non-Executive Director, Advanced Micro Foundry (Singapore) and Delaware International (Belgium),
Advisory Partner at Bain & Company in Singapore

Helen Wiseman
President of INSEAD Directors Network (IDN)
Audit and Risk Committee Chair, Bid Corporation (JSE:BID)
Chair, Elixinol Wellness (ASX:EXL), Trustee, SFI Health

Ron Soonieus
Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group
Director in Residence, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre
Executive in Residence, Ethics and Social Responsibility Initiative (ESRI)
Host

Sonia Tatar
Executive Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre
Executive Director, Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise
Fees
Please refer to the table below for the fee applicable.
| Free |
| SGD 600 |
| SGD 850 |
| SGD 950 |
| SGD 220 |
Cancellation policy
Please take note of the cancellation policy that we will apply for this event.
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 12 April to 28 April
- No refund for cancellation request made after 28 April
Accommodation
The standard room rate of SGD240.00+ per night is only for single occupancy. There will be an additional charge of SGD25.00+ per night for the extra person. Rates are inclusive of daily breakfast.
For room reservation, please email directly to INSEAD Residences at [email protected].
Practical Information
Getting to INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore
The INSEAD Campus is located at No. 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, Singapore 138676.
Parking and public transportation
Should you wish to drive, there are 15 visitors parking lots available on campus. They are on first come first serve basis. Please inform the security that you are here for INSEAD Directors Forum. Alternatively, you may park at the carpark of the Fusionopolis One, which is located just adjacent to INSEAD.
The nearest MRT station to the campus is the one-north MRT station (on the Circle Line). Walking distance is approximately 2 minutes from Exit A.
Dress code
The dress code is business casual for on-campus events.
Photos and videos
During the course of the two-day Forum, we have engaged an official photographer who will take photos of the sessions and during the Award Ceremony.
Bring your own device
The Forum is paperless so please bring your own electronic device (laptop/tablet/smartphone with Wi-Fi connectivity) as you will need it during the Forum to engage in some sessions.
WiFi access
Wireless internet is available on campus. Visitors are invited to join the WiFi named "INSEAD". The Wifi network will display a login page for you to enter your credentials (@insead.edu) or create a personal account (Guests, visitors with no @insead.edu account).
Pre-reading material
- Four Steps to Business Model Innovation, INSEAD Knowledge article by INSEAD Professor Sameer Hasija
- The INSEAD-BCG ESG Pulse Check Report published on 30 March 2022
- Designing Sustainability Governance Report by INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre on 30 March 2022

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