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THE BOARD MASTERY PROGRAM

Amsterdam

November 16-18, 2026

Elevate your boardroom leadership with expert insights, hands-on learning, and exclusive networking opportunities with leading industry speakers in a stunning setting.

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Exceptional Content

Thought leadership from 15+ renowned speakers across governance, strategy, risk & innovation.

Impactful Format

A 3-day immersive journey culminating in INSEAD board simulation exercises.

Introspective Journey

Mindfulness practices and self-reflection techniques for effective board communication.

Program Schedule

Day 1

8:30

Program Welcome

9:00

Foundations of Board Governance and Value-Adding

Marjan Oudeman

10:45

Authentic Leadership in the Boardroom: Bridging Personal Effectiveness and Impact

Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard

12:15

Lunch

13:00

Supervising Behavioral Risks

Shaktie Rambaran Mishre LLM., MSc

14:45

Digital Transformation and AI

Mona de Boer, PwC

16:30

CEO Succession and Talent Strategy

Prof. dr. Koen H. Heimeriks

18:30

Dinner

20:30

NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest guided practice)

Day 2

8:30

Guided morning practice for centering

9:00

Awareness in the Boardroom

Jolien Slavenburg, Kernzaken

10:45

Crisis Management and Board Dynamics

Jo Krill, INSEAD Executive Education

12:15

Lunch

13:00

Biases in Strategic Transformation

Prof. dr. Koen H. Heimeriks

14:45

How To Get a Board Position

Bert Pilon, Boyden Global Executive Search

16:30

Strategy and Innovation

Sjors van der Zee, Bain & Company

18:00

Borrel: Drinks and Networking

19:30

Dinner

Day 3

8:30

Guided morning practice for centering

9:00

Introduction to INSEAD Immersive Learning Simulation with Alon Epstein, INSEAD Immersive Learning

9:20

Simulation Case Part #1

12:00

Lunch

13:30

Simulation Case Part #2

15:00

Simulation Case Part #3

16:30

Simulation Debrief

17:00

Closing Ceremony: Certifications & Drinks

*Program schedule and speakers are subject to change

Meet the Speakers

Our program features a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, seasoned board members, and governance experts who bring real-world insights and hands-on experience to every session. These speakers have successfully navigated boardroom challenges and are here to share their expertise, helping you elevate your board leadership skills.

For the full list of speakers, download the brochure.

Marjan Oudeman

Marjan Oudeman

Supervisory Board Member at KLM, Solvay S.A. and multiple others

Marjan Oudeman

Supervisory Board Member at KLM, Solvay S.A. and multiple others

Marjan Oudeman is a strong industrial leader with a focus on strategy and business development, M&A, process engineering, ESG and operational performance. Currently member of the supervisory boards of KLM, Solvay SA, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, and SHV. Previously served on the boards of ABN AMRO, Aalberts Industries and University of Utrecht.

Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard

Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard

Supervisory Board Member at Esso

Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard

Supervisory Board Member at Esso

Dr. Lizzy Doorewaard is a highly experienced supervisory board member with 20 years of broad experience in governance issues. Currently a supervisory board member at Esso, she has held multiple supervisory roles, including at NPO, RCBM, CSR-nl, State Forestry, and Grant Thornton. Also involved as a coach and speaker at Nyenrode Business University.

MSc. Shaktie Rambaran Mishre

MSc. Shaktie Rambaran Mishre

Boardroom Advisor, Executive Coach and Non-executive Director. The Board Mastery Program Host.

MSc. Shaktie Rambaran Mishre

Boardroom Advisor, Executive Coach and Non-executive Director. The Board Mastery Program Host.

Shaktie is a speaker, moderator, and lecturer at Nyenrode University and Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Jo Krill

Jo Krill

Boardroom Advisor, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, INSEAD Leadership Coaching. Program advisor.

Jo Krill

Boardroom Advisor, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, INSEAD Leadership Coaching. Program advisor.

Jo is an experienced boardroom councilor, executive coach, leadership consultant, and business angel. He works with boards and leadership teams in multiple industries and government. Jo is also an executive coach and leadership consultant for Business School INSEAD.

Bert Pilon

Bert Pilon

Managing Partner at Boyden Amsterdam Executive Search

Bert Pilon

Managing Partner at Boyden Amsterdam Executive Search

Bert is the Managing Partner for the Benelux & EMEA Leader, CEO & Board Services at Boyden Amsterdam. An expert in board services and non-executive board search, board evaluation and effectiveness consulting and CEO succession planning.

Sjors van der Zee

Sjors van der Zee

Partner at Bain & Company

Sjors van der Zee

Partner at Bain & Company

Sjors is an expert on operating model simplification, cost reduction, and digitalization in insurance, banking and pensions. His case portfolio includes strategy development, commercial due diligence, and business model re-design.

Jolien Slavenburg

Jolien Slavenburg

Director of Kernzaken Coaching. Executive Coach and Boardroom Advisor.

Jolien Slavenburg

Director of Kernzaken Coaching. Executive Coach and Boardroom Advisor.

Specialized in intuitive leadership and boardroom reflection, Jolien is an executive coach and a lecturer at Nyenrode University. She brings leaders back to the core of themselves and their organizations, fostering decisive action based on wisdom.

Koen Heimeriks

Koen Heimeriks

Professor of Strategy, Warwick Business School

Koen Heimeriks

Professor of Strategy, Warwick Business School

Koen Heimeriks is a Professor of Strategy at Warwick Business School. His research focuses on how firms learn to transform and grow their portfolios through acquisitions, alliances, and divestitures in corporate and private equity settings. Besides his research, he trains, consults, and works with senior executives and board members at leading high-growth, publicly-listed, private (equity) firms on how to navigate strategic transformation.

The Program

Modern boards drive sustainable growth by balancing people, planet, and profit, even in the face of uncertainty. To lead responsibly and adapt quickly, board members need more than governance skills—they must stay focused and centered while guiding transformation.

Join our three-day program to **Get Educated** with expert-led training, **Get Connected** through networking with 45 like-minded peers, and **Get On Board** with the tools and self-awareness essential for effective boardroom leadership.

Get Educated

Get Educated

Learn from top industry experts and board members. Gain real-world insights and current boardroom trends through expert-led training sessions.

Get Connected

Get Connected

Network with 45 like-minded peers and build meaningful relationships with an exclusive cohort of aspiring non-executive directors.

Get On Board

Get On Board

Develop the tools and self-awareness essential for effective boardroom leadership and secure your path to board placement.

Location Information

Kasteel Oud Poelgeest

Poelgeesterweg 1, 2341 NM Oegstgeest, Netherlands

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Our Partners

Amrop
EY
Bain & Company
McKinsey & Company
Stibbe
Korn Ferry
PwC
Boyden

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