INSEAD Directors Forum - Pivoting the Governance Paradigm
INSEAD Directors Forum - Pivoting the Governance Paradigm
Overview
Pivoting the Governance Paradigm
Waves of turbulence continue to hit the business landscape from extreme weather shocks, geopolitical tensions, sluggish global economic growth, rising inflation and mounting scrutiny from NGOs, activist shareholders, investors and regulators to account for effective business governance and impact. The speed of change arising from the confluence of such forces are thrusting boards towards transformation for high-performance governance.
Organised by the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, the flagship INSEAD Directors Forum on the theme “Pivoting the Governance Paradigm” will be taking place on 27-28 October 2023, on INSEAD Europe Campus, Fontainebleau. The focus will be on governance transformation from different perspectives, starting at board level – the need for rigorous process of decision-making, evaluation and renewal to ensure the effectiveness of boards structure and composition, the group dynamics in the boardroom, as well as the competences and leadership attributes that are fit for effective stewardship.
Then we will focus on the board-management relationship and the remuneration systems that motivate desired behaviours, stimulate mindset shift, foster ethical integrity and commitment to achieving short, medium and long-term corporate objectives.
Finally we will explore the strategy for organisational design that fosters an innovative culture and resilience to create competitive advantage by engaging with the multiplicity of stakeholders and creating value through business internal and external eco-systems.
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 an enriching time of learning, group work, exchange and networking with peers, academic faculty and experts on campus and special dinner at the Fontainebleau castle to celebrate the Award Ceremony for newly certified directors on Friday evening, 27 October.
Leveraging this event, the INSEAD Directors Network will be inviting members of the alumni club to attend its AGM on Saturday morning, 28 October.
Register now and be inspired by our curated content delivered by our exciting line-up of speakers through plenary and panel sessions, fireside chat as well as parallel workshops.
Agenda
The agenda is tentative and subject to changes. Be sure to check it regularly for updates.
Day One
Friday, 27 October 2023
| 8:00 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 - 8:45 |
Opening Remarks by Academic Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre A Word of Welcome from the Dean of INSEAD |
| 8:45 - 8:50 |
Introduction to Forum Agenda |
| 8:50 - 9:35 |
Keynote Address on Navigating the Global Economic Shifts: Peril or Promise? Ilian Mihov, Professor of Economics, The Rausing Chaired Professor of Economic and Business Transformation |
| 9:35 - 10:20 |
Plenary Session: Tackling the Governance Paradox between Stakeholders’ Demands Gilbert Ghostine, Chairman of Sandoz, Non-Executive Director of Danone, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts |
| 10:20 - 10:45 |
Networking Coffee Break |
| 10:45 - 13:05 |
Transformational Governance for Effective Performance
Venues: Amphi Maag (Camembert), Amphi William Soeryadjaya (EuroAsia Centre) & Flatroom HCB (EuroAsia Centre) Workshop 1: Board Evaluation for Strategic Performance |
| 13:05 - 14:40 |
Networking Lunch at the Cercle |
| 14:40 - 15:25 |
Panel discussion on The Essence of Transformational Board Leadership Hélène Auriol Potier, Independent Non-Executive Board Director of Infosys, Safran S.A., Accor S.A., Randstad N.V. and Oddo BHF S.C.A. and Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus Moderated by Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 15:25 - 15:55 |
Group Photo and Coffee Break |
| 15:55 - 16:40 |
Leading in Uncertainties: Innovation by Design for Organisational Agility Nathan Furr, Professor of Strategy, INSEAD |
| 16:40 -17:00 |
Keynote Address Tim Rowley, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre Distinguished Fellow and Co-Director of International Directors Programme |
| 17:00 - 17:30 |
Certification Award Ceremony for new-to-be certified directors from the INSEAD International Directors Programme |
| 17:30 - 19:00 |
Free time to refresh |
| 19:00 - 19:15 |
Parcours du Roi at the Fontainebleau Castle (short passage through the King’s apartments) |
| 19:15 - 20:00 |
Networking Cocktail in the Salle des Colonnes, Fontainebleau Castle |
| 20:00 |
Dinner in the Galerie des Cerfs, Fontainebleau Castle |
| 22:00 |
Departure from the Jardin de Diane, Fontainebleau Castle |
Day Two
Saturday, 28 October 2023
| 8:30 - 9:15 |
INSEAD International Directors' Network (IDN) Presentation and Annual General Meeting |
| 9:30 - 9:40 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 9:40 - 10:15 |
Dialogue on "Developing highly effective boards – why is best practice not always common practice?" |
| 10:15 - 10:40 |
Coffee Break |
| 10:40 - 11:35 |
Group Discussions and Workshops led by INSEAD Directors Network Workshop 1: Effective Risk Oversight and Decision-Making in the Boardroom |
| 11:45 - 12:15 |
Key Takeaways and Reflection from Group Work Facilitated by Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 12:15 - 12:45 |
Fireside Chat on Creating Value from and through the Eco-Systems (Hybrid Dialogue) Ludo van der Heyden, Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management, The INSEAD Chaired Professor of Corporate Governance (Connecting via Zoom) |
| 12:45 - 13:15 |
Keynote Address on The Imperative for Governance Transformation Annet Aris, Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Academic Director, INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre |
| 13:15 - 13:20 |
Closing Remarks Sonia Tatar, Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise |
| 13:20 - 14:00 |
Departure from INSEAD |
Speakers
Speakers line-up is in the process of updating. Do visit this page to get the latest updates.
Guest of Honour
Professor of Strategy
Keynote Speakers
Professor of Economics
Visiting Professor of Strategy; Co-Director of the International Directors Programme
Plenary Guest Speakers
Chairman of Sandoz, Non-Executive Director of Danone, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Managing Director & Chairman, Board & CEO Advisory Partners, Russell Reynolds Associates
Academic Speakers
Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy
Affiliate Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise
Professor of Strategy
Emeritus Professor of Technology and Operations Management
Guest Panellists
President of INSEAD International Directors Network (IDN), Non-Executive Director, Bid Corporation (JSE:BID), Audit and Risk Committee Chair, Canterbury Cathedral and Trustee of SFI Health
Chair of The Institute of Directors, Arcus FM, Moneypenny, Non-Executive Director of NatureSpace Partnership, and Founding Partner of the School of CEOs
Independent Non-Executive Board Director of Infosys, Safran S.A., Accor S.A., Randstad N.V. and Oddo BHF S.C.A. and Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus
Chairman of Tangerine Financial (U.K.) and Independent Director, Africa Finance Corporation
IDN Workshop Facilitators
Non-Executive Director of Grangegorman Development Agency and Crawford Art Gallery, Senior Independent Director of Kroo Ltd., INSEAD Directors Networks Ambassador for Ireland
Founding Partner VC BGI , Board Member various start-ups, Board Member International Sustainable Development Foundation, Senior Advisor LY Holding Capital, Trustee of Wakadogo, INSEAD Ambassador for the IDN UK
Ambassador for The Netherlands of INSEAD International Directors Network (IDN), Non-Executive Director at TESYA and Facilicom Group, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Ridder and Walraven
Chair
Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy
Host & Moderator
Executive Director of INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre and INSEAD Wendel International Centre for Family Enterprise
Fees
Due to overwhelming demand, the tickets are currently fully SOLD OUT.
For enquiry regarding waitlist, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Please refer to the table below for the fees applicable which are inclusive of prevailing tax (VAT) according to the laws and regulations applicable in France.
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Free |
|
EUR 750 |
|
EUR 850 |
|
EUR 950 |
|
EUR 200 |
Cancellation policy
Please take note of the cancellation policy that we will apply for this event.
- Full refund for cancellation request made by 26 September
- 50% refund for cancellation request made between 27 September to 12 October
- No refund for cancellation request made after 12 October
Accommodation
The INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre has made pre-reservations at hotels on Fontainebleau campus.
In order to secure your booking at your preferred hotel, please click here and enter the booking code: IDF2023.
Please note that the reservation page will always show these hotels as fully booked until you enter the code IDF2023 and no more than 2 nights.
INSEAD Hotel Ermitage (available for two nights 26-28 Oct.)
Route de l'Ermitage
77300 Fontainebleau
Rate : 170€ on BB per night
Hotel Clos St Merry (available for two nights 26-28 Oct.)
49 bis, rue Saint Merry
77300 Fontainebleau
Rate : 170€ on BB per night
If you need or prefer other hotel options in Fontainebleau, please click here for the list of hotels and contact them directly to reserve your stay.
Practical Information
Getting to INSEAD
INSEAD Europe campus is just 65km south of Paris. The Fontainebleau/Avon train station is located 3km from INSEAD. You may refer to the campus map here.
Taxi reservations
Should you wish to make a taxi booking, please contact the ResaTaxiPro transfer company using their website (Tel: +33 6 78 78 17 81).
Dress code
The dress code for the day sessions is business casual and dinner at the Chateau is semi-formal.
Dinner Menu Options at Fontainebleau Castle
Please click on this link to view the dinner menu options available and make your selection during registration.
Photos and Videography
Please take note that group photo will be taken during the afternoon coffee break on Friday, 27 October. During the course of the two-day Forum, we have engaged an official photographer and videographer who will take photos and videos of the sessions and during the Award Ceremony.
Pre-reading material
We are happy to share with you the following articles and resources which are useful reference related to the topics to be discussed during the INSEAD Directors Forum.
For Day 1 - Parallel Workshop on Remuneration with Prof. Annet Aris
1. Interview with Annet Aris on "Time for a Hard Reset of the Remuneration System", published on Management Scope NL, 11 April 2023
For Day 1 - Panel Discussion
1. "Are Boards losing Control?" Report published by Institute of Directors
2. "The GNDI Future of Governance Report 2023" published by Institute of Directors
For Day 1 - Plenary Session on Leading in Uncertainties: Innovation by Design for Organisational Agility
3. "Recognising Possibility in Uncertainty", Knowledge article written by INSEAD Knowledge with INSEAD Professor Nathan Furr and Susannah Furr, UP School
For attendees of Day 2 - IDN Workshop 2: Boards’ Role in Balancing Long-Term Stewardship and Short-Term Performance:
4. "The Role of the Board in a Sustainability Era Report" by INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, Heidrick & Struggles and BCG
5. "Europe Long-Term Value and Corporate Governance Survey 2023" by EY
For attendees of Day 2 - IDN Workshop 3: Boards Leading Organisational Renewal and Redesign to Ride the Changing Governance Paradigm:
6. "Management of Innovation and Technology" article, written by Liselotte Engstam, Mats Magnusson, Ludo van der Heyden and Magnus Karlsson
7. "Lead: Redesign Your Board" Chapter in Boardroom Creativity book written by Fennemiek Gommer and Anne Mieke Eggenkamp
Video, Slides and Photos
INSEAD Directors Forum October 2023
Please click on the links below to access:
- Presentation slides and Workshop notes (The files are password protected. Please refer to email by INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre for the password.)
- Please click here to access the photo gallery.
