Gain access to exclusive Board Forum
Board Forum is held in collaboration with the world‑renowned University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a number of UK’s leading companies. Members are given the opportunity to participate in exclusive events with professional and relevant contributions, combined with informal gatherings and networking.
- 4 physical forum events annually
- 4 live online master classes from Chicago Booth
- Build relationships with fellow board members
- Upgrade your professional skills
- Share best practices in board governance
- Gain inspiration and insight
- Access to board circles
- Improve your chances to run for open board positions
june 8th 2026
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Investor Relations for Board Members
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Investor Relations for Board Members
Shivaram Rajgopal
Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing; Accounting Division Chair.
Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s research interests span financial reporting, earnings quality, fraud, executive compensation and corporate culture.
Master classes taught by world-renowned professors
4 annual master classes taught by professors from Chicago Booth.

The Forum includes four annual masterclasses taught by professors from Chicago Booth. When a member has participated in six masterclasses, a Certificate of Completion is awarded to document ongoing professional development as a board member. The six masterclasses must be completed within a maximum period of four years.
Latest knowledge live from the world’s best business school
As a top executive or board member, access to the most up‑to‑date knowledge is essential. In an increasingly globalised world, an international outlook is more important than ever.
Through live transmission from Chicago, a number of the world’s leading business school professors deliver intensive masterclasses on current topics relevant to board work and top management.
These sessions enable participants to stay at the forefront of developments and gain inspiration that can accelerate the value of their board work.
All masterclasses are conducted in a time‑efficient format from 15:00 to 17:00 on weekdays.
Gain access to exclusive Board Forum
Board Forum is ideal for you if you are keen on optimising your network in board circles, improving your relationships and gaining new insights.

Investor Relations for Board Members
Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing; Accounting Division Chair.
Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s research interests span financial reporting, earnings quality, fraud, executive compensation and corporate culture.
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Strategic Value Creation for Board Members
Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing; Accounting Division Chair.
Shiva Rajgopal is the Kester and Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing at Columbia Business School. He has also been a faculty member at the Duke University, Emory University and the University of Washington. Professor Rajgopal’s research interests span financial reporting, earnings quality, fraud, executive compensation and corporate culture.
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Dealing with Stakeholder Activism
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Masterclass
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More about Board Forum
It is our ambition to compose a board forum that adds value for our members. By addressing a combination of current and relevant themes and offering informal networking opportunities, Board Forum gives you the best platform for supporting the board’s procedures and boosting your own board career.
Board Forum is based on more than 11 years’ experience in equipping board members and senior executives with the insights needed to fulfil their roles on the board. Through our in-depth knowledge of board governance, we also know how important it is that you have a strong network in board circles.
Why Board Forum?
Your knowledge and skills are crucial to your contribution to value creation in the boardroom. In partnership with an impressive range of leading experts, we will take you through a journey of relevant and professional issues to keep you up to date with the latest board governance trends. We focus on a high degree of professional skills, value creation and the opportunity to meet and interact with like-minded peers.
Board Forum caters exclusively to executives, owner managers and board members.
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In addition to Board Forum, Board Company offers an intensive Program on the fundamentals of board governance for business executives and board members who have ambitions to upgrade their competencies and for aspiring board members who are ready to apply for board membership.
Board Company offers the international board education Mastering Boardroom Turbulence. The programme is held at the world‑renowned University of Chicago Booth School of Business campus in London and lasts for three intensive days.







