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BOARD NETWORK

Board Network – The Danish Professional Directors Association has, since its founding in 2012, been the leading forum for mutual inspiration between experienced board members and those working closely with boards.

For more than a decade, Board Network has been at the forefront of setting the agenda for effective board work and has consistently been among the first to identify and articulate emerging trends within board practice and corporate governance.

We offer a range of channels for inspiration and professional development, including large-scale conferences, smaller roundtable meetings, Danish and international webinars, regular newsletters, and our own board magazine, Board Perspectives.

Since 2024, one of our key focus areas has been the geopolitical agenda. Through conferences and, in particular, geopolitical delegation trips to destinations such as Beijing & Shanghai (China), Kyiv (Ukraine), Brussels (Belgium), and Nuuk & Ilulissat (Greenland), we have provided participants with the opportunity to experience geopolitical hotspots firsthand – at the highest level – where the global order is being shaped.

In addition, we publish an annual global board survey. The latest edition included responses from as many as 3,416 board chairs and board members across 84 countries.

Denmark’s Premier Geopolitical Program for Board Members and Senior Executives

Since the launch of our Geopolitical Program in early 2025, we have had the privilege of welcoming 85 board chairs and senior executives on study delegations to four of the world’s most strategically significant geopolitical hotspots.

In March 2025, we travelled to Beijing and Shanghai. In May, our delegation visited Kyiv, Ukraine. In November, we explored the political and institutional centres of the European Union and NATO in Brussels and Luxembourg. Most recently, in April 2026, we travelled to Nuuk and Ilulissat in Greenland.

We are now delighted to announce the next two destinations in the program. Each journey can be attended independently or combined as part of a broader geopolitical learning experience.

1–6 November 2026 – The United States

Our next delegation will focus on the United States during one of the most consequential moments in American politics – the U.S. Midterm Elections. The program includes both Washington, D.C., and New York, offering participants unique insights into the political, economic, and business implications of the election outcome. More information about the U.S. program is available here.

3–10 March 2027 – India

In March 2027, we will travel to India – the world’s fastest-growing major economy and an increasingly influential geopolitical power. Pursuing a distinctly independent foreign policy, India continues to position itself strategically between the European Union, the United States, China, and Russia, making it one of the most important countries for business leaders to understand over the coming decade. The program includes visits to Mumbai, New Delhi, and Agra. More information about the India program is available here.

Both delegations will be led by former Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jeppe Kofod.

Participation is intentionally limited to ensure a highly interactive program and meaningful dialogue with senior decision-makers. Places are therefore available on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to gain a deeper understanding of the United States’ continuing role in shaping the global order, India’s rapidly expanding geopolitical and economic influence – or maybe even both – we encourage you to reserve your place as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you.

”When Values and Reality Collide”

August 31st at 1 – 5 pm, AP Pension, Sundkrogsgade 29, 2150 Nordhavn Copenhagen

This conference explores the growing ethical dilemmas and ever-increasing stakeholder expectations confronting boards and executive teams. As competing demands continue to intensify, it has become increasingly difficult to strike the right balance between delivering shareholder returns, safeguarding the company’s long-term interests, addressing the expectations of customers, employees and suppliers, and remaining true to the organization’s broader purpose.

Look forward to hearing speeches from:

- - - Jacob Aarup-Andersen – Group CEO, Carlsberg; Vice Chair, SEB
    - Lise Kingo – Board Member, Sanofi, Danone and Allianz Trade
    - Jeppe Christiansen – CEO, Maj Invest; Chair, Topsoe; Board Member, Kirkbi, Novo Holdings and USTC
    - Lars Sandahl Sørensen – CEO, Confederation of Danish Industry; Chair, Copenhagen Airports; Vice Chair, PensionDanmark; Board Member, Pandora
    - Rikke Kjær Nielsen – Partner, EQT; Board Member, Mabtech and Europa Biosite
    - Kjersti Løken Stavrum – CEO, Tinius Trust; Chair, Schibsted, Cultiva and Fjæreheia Amfi; Board Member, Pluralis

THE COMMUNITY

UPCOMING EVENTS

”When Values and Reality Collide”

Monday, August 31, 2026, at 1pm – 5pm. With ever-increasing stakeholder pressure, it is becoming

”The Future Board: From Governance Stewards to Business Shapers”

Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 13:00–17:00 Since the first Recommendations on Corporate Governance were released

“Board Network has for me, as a professional board member been a source to knowhow, experience development, learning and valuable network with colleagues and other boards. Their conferences and seminars are of high quality, inspiring and relevant for all working at board level.”

Jukka PertolaChairman Of The Board – Tryg

“The network has given me an insight into board work in companies, which are very different compared to my own. Both in terms of business and size. That has been very instructive.”

Peer Roer PedersenDirector, Risiko (CRO) – Jyske Bank

”Board Network have created the exactly balance between inspiring lectures and networking, both when it comes to conferences and The Chambers-network. I prioritize Board Network´s meetings because they enrich me with constructive discussions and interesting people.”

Eva Fischer Hansen Professional board member

“I was looking for a specific professional board network with a focus on learning more than a broad network. I think that Board Network gives me great sparring/advice and learning through facilitated meetings with great topics, as well as cases and discussion presentations. The meeting calendar for the year is planned well in advance, the framework is good – its focused.”

Robert Kledal Boardmember – Wridt Ship Supply

”As a member of Board Network have I met several, great and experienced people. The best thing is that they typically have different skills than me, so it provides a good platform for learning and inspiring meetings”.

Niels Bille Managing Director – Gorenja Group Nordic A/S

“As a member of Board Network, I appreciate the big commitment, there is in professional board work, and specially sparring as well as the network among other experienced board members and the broad, international orientation qua lectures, articles and other literature dealing with the latest trends for board work.”

Karen-Marie Katholm Board Member – Nordic Transport Group A/S

“It is a great and relevant experience to participate in the arrangements at Board Network. Great lectures with interesting information and discussions. You can always bring great input with home. I appreciate to participate as a lecture as well as a participant.”

Torben NielsenProfessional Board Member

“Board Network truly lives up to its name. There is a good material for the board work. And a really good network.”

Rolf Kjærgaard CEO – Vækstfonden

“Board Network has gained a respect which enables skilled and relevant people to support and contribute to current topics being discussed in an inspiring forum.”

Birgitte Nielsen:Board Member – Matas A/S & Haldor Topsø Holding A/S

“Through Board Network I have gained access to several of exciting people, with an enormous outlook, and very different backgrounds and experience. Board Network´s events primarily include presentations from the Absolut top combined with inspiring people in the membership (circle) – not least a great toolbox to bring home and implement in your own boards.”

David T. HansenFounder & Managing Partner – BlackCap Equity Management

“BN manages to focus on relevant themes, and always with super competent participants both in panels and among all the other participants. BN masters the fine balance between being ambitious, professional, and yet relaxing. I’m always leaving smarter after an event at Board Network.”

Nickie SpileManaging Partner – Boardmeter

“Board Network represents the unique between high professionalism and a relevant network. In relation to the professional board work, Board Network is one of the best forums for updated knowledge and trends.”

Christian Scherfig Board Member – Movinn

“Board Network is the place to be; it gives you food for thought on a wide range of BoD tasks, drives substantial discussions forward and keeps you connected with your peers.”

Kathrine Stampe AndersenChairman & Board Professional

“Always good, well-planned, and instructive meetings with leading speakers. High quality and lots of opportunities for networking.”

Finn L. MeyerDirector

“An interesting network that focus on relevant problems and puts them in perspective, so they become active and becomes a part of the company´s everyday life.”

Mette PoulsenCEO – ASP-HOLMBLAD A/S

Ever since Board Network started, more than 10 years ago, I have been an active participant in their events, and I have rarely gone home without having both challenged my own way of managing board work and have met a significant number of exciting people – existing acquaintance as well as new contacts to expand my network. Time is well spent by participate!”

Steen ParsholtDeputy Chairman – Nature Energy

“My experiences from the meetings at Board Network has been very positive. It is a wide range of topics and and there have been many qualified speakers over the years whom I have found inspiration. The meetings are giving a new insight and new perspectives. Furthermore, it is a great network.”

Ebbe Malte IversenChairman of the board

“Board Network is a very professional space for board members. I enjoy both the broad and narrow topics that are dealt with and discussed in and around the meetings. Board work is a discipline that requires you to constantly stay up-to-date and be inspired to improve. Board Network is a really good forum to help with that. I can warmly recommend participation in the network.”

Jens Wittrup WillumsenChairman of the board – SKAKO A/S

Board Network is an excellent forum for getting updated and inspired – and at times provoked – on key trends on the corporate board agenda. A good mix of Danish and international speakers ensures high quality presentations and discussions. Board Network is also an excellent forum for connecting with other executives and board members.”

Erik Wiberg-LyngChairman – DI – Dansk Industri Fødevarer

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

We frequently publish new research, board surveys and white papers for the benefit of our members and other stakeholders.

Our goal is to help companies and organizations as well as their management to navigate through changes, to grow the business, increase diversity and to establish the best practice within corporate governance and board leadership.