Swiss Board School
IMP-HSG
Dufourstrasse 40a
9000 St.Gallen
Switzerland

info@boardschool.org
+41 71 224 23 72

Swiss Board School

Founded in 2003, the Swiss Board School (SBS) with its more than 6000 graduates is the leading provider of development programs for board chairs, board members, and board secretaries in Switzerland. It offers a wide range of open and custom board programs in collaboration with leading universities and other partner organizations.

SBS prides itself on its world-class faculty who combines real-world experience with academic excellence. Faculty members are experts in their respective fields and use innovative teaching methods to foster critical thinking, creativity, and decision-making skills.

Through its innovative board programs, SBS offers Board Certificate Programs, Board Diploma Programs, Board Courses, and Board Masterclasses in English, French, German, and Italian. Upon successful completion of the programs, graduates can become members of the Swiss Institute of Directors (SIoD), Switzerland's leading board network.

Selected programs

International Board Certificate Program 25

Enables you to become an effective board director in international companies and organizations.

  • 31.1.2025 - 13.12.2025open
Duration 16 days
Language English
Location(s) Lausanne, Liestal, Lenzerheide, St.Gallen
Investment CHF 19’500

Flexible
Start

Board Diploma Program 25

Equips you with a comprehensive understanding and practical tools to be an effective board leader.

  • 23.5.2025 - 25.5.2025open
Duration 3 days
Language English
Location(s) Thun
Investment CHF 7'750
Our

Partners

Swiss Board School

Team

  • Jennifer Bart

    Manager, Suisse romande

    Jennifer Bart

    Manager, Suisse romande

  • Suzanna Brunner

    Suzanna Brunner

    Manager, Board Certificate Programs

    Suzanna Brunner

    Manager, Board Certificate Programs

  • Lea Obrist

    Manager, Board Courses

    Lea Obrist

    Manager, Board Courses

  • Andrea Schmid

    Andrea Schmid

    Executive Director

    Andrea Schmid

    Executive Director

  • Nicole Stambach

    Nicole Stambach

    Manager, Board Diploma Programs

    Nicole Stambach

    Manager, Board Diploma Programs

  • Karin Zürn

    Manager, Board Masterclasses

    Karin Zürn

    Manager, Board Masterclasses

Swiss Board School

Faculty

  • Dr. Doris Aebi

    Lecturer

    Dr. Doris Aebi

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Jean Philippe Bonardi

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Jean Philippe Bonardi

    Lecturer

  • Déborah Carlson-Burkart

    Lecturer

    Déborah Carlson-Burkart

    Lecturer

  • Isabelle Chapuis

    Lecturer

    Isabelle Chapuis

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Oliver Gassmann

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Martin Hilb

    Founder and Module Leader

    Prof. Dr. Martin Hilb

    Founder and Module Leader

  • Prof. Dr. Michael Hilb

    Academic Director

    Prof. Dr. Michael Hilb

    Academic Director

  • Felix Horber

    Dr. Felix Horber

    Lecturer

    Dr. Felix Horber

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Harry Korine

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Harry Korine

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Roman Lombriser

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Roman Lombriser

    Lecturer

  • Dr. Mark Macus

    Module Leader

    Dr. Mark Macus

    Module Leader

  • Dr. Jérôme Monnier

    Academic Director, Suisse romande

    Dr. Jérôme Monnier

    Academic Director, Suisse romande

  • Prof. Dr. Roland Müller

    Module Leader

    Prof. Dr. Roland Müller

    Module Leader

  • Prof. Guido Palazzo

    Lecturer

    Prof. Guido Palazzo

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Gilbert Probst

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Gilbert Probst

    Lecturer

  • Prof. Dr. Kuno Schedler

    Module Leader

    Prof. Dr. Kuno Schedler

    Module Leader

  • Prof. Marianne Schmid Mast

    Lecturer

    Prof. Marianne Schmid Mast

    Lecturer

  • Thomas Sieber

    Dr. Thomas Sieber

    Lecturer

    Dr. Thomas Sieber

    Lecturer

  • Dr. Nina Spielmann

    Module Leader

    Dr. Nina Spielmann

    Module Leader

  • Prof. Dr. Marie-Noëlle Zen-Ruffinen

    Lecturer

    Prof. Dr. Marie-Noëlle Zen-Ruffinen

    Lecturer

Swiss Board School

Programs

Discover all programs

VR-Zertifikats-Programm 25.1

Befähigt Sie als Verwaltungsrätin und Verwaltungsrat einen effektiven Beitrag zur wirksamen Führung und Aufsicht von Unternehmen und Organisationen zu leisten.

  • 24.1.2025 - 6.12.2025fully booked
Dauer 16 Tage
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Ermatingen, Luzern, St.Gallen und Weggis
Investition CHF 19’500

Programme diplômant CA 25.1

Ce programme vous apporte d'une compréhension globale et des outils pratiques pour exercer efficacement un mandat au Conseil d’administration.

  • 24.1.2025 - 31.10.2025open
Durée 6 demi-journées
Langue Français
Site(s) Lausanne
Investissement CHF 7’750

International Board Certificate Program 25

Enables you to become an effective board director in international companies and organizations.

  • 31.1.2025 - 13.12.2025open
Duration 16 days
Language English
Location(s) Lausanne, Liestal, Lenzerheide, St.Gallen
Investment CHF 19’500

Flexible
Start

VR-Diplom-Programm 25.1

Stattet Sie mit umfassendem Verständnis und praktischen Werkzeugen zur effektiven Ausübung eines Verwaltungsrats-Mandats aus.

  • 7.2.2025 - 4.7.2025open
Dauer 6 Halbtage
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 7'750

Cooperative Governance 25

Vermittelt fundierte Ansätze und Werkzeuge zur wirksamen Führung und Aufsicht von Genossenschaften.

  • 18.3.2025open
Dauer 1 Tag
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 750

Hospital Governance 25

Der Spitalrat: Wirksame Führung und Aufsicht von Spitälern

  • 29.4.2025open
Dauer 1 Tag
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 1'250

Board Diploma Program 25

Equips you with a comprehensive understanding and practical tools to be an effective board leader.

  • 23.5.2025 - 25.5.2025open
Duration 3 days
Language English
Location(s) Thun
Investment CHF 7'750

Führung eines VR-Mandats 25.1

Vermittelt fundiertes Wissen zur effektiven Ausübung eines Verwaltungsrats-Mandats.

  • 25.6.2025open
Dauer 1 Tag
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 1'250

Board Officer & Secretary Diplom-Programm 25

Ihr Weg zum diplomierten Board Officer & Secretary - das erste Programm in der Schweiz.

  • 14.8.2025 - 16.8.2025open
Dauer 3 Tage
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zug
Investition CHF 7'750 (inkl. Kursmaterial, Übernachtung, Mittagessen, Pausenerfrischung, Nachtessen und Social Events).

VR-Zertifikats-Programm 25.2

Befähigt Sie als Verwaltungsrätin und Verwaltungsrat einen effektiven Beitrag zur wirksamen Führung und Aufsicht von Unternehmen und Organisationen zu leisten.

  • 22.8.2025 - 27.6.2026open
Dauer 16 Tage
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Ermatingen, Luzern, St.Gallen und Weggis
Investition CHF 19’500

Führung des VR-Sekretariats 25

Vermittelt fundiertes Wissen, um als effektive VR-Sekretärin oder effektiver VR-Sekretär zu wirken.

  • 27.8.2025open
Dauer 1 Tag
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 1'250

VR-Diplom-Programm 25.2

Stattet Sie mit umfassendem Verständnis und praktischen Werkzeugen zur effektiven Ausübung eines Verwaltungsrats-Mandats aus.

  • 29.8.2025 - 19.12.2025open
Dauer 6 Halbtage
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 7'750

Entwicklung des VR-Portfolios 25

Vermittelt fundiertes Wissen, um ein wertvolles Portfolio an Mandaten erfolgreich aufzubauen.

  • 12.9.2025open
Dauer 1 Tag
Sprache Deutsch
Standort(e) Zürich-Flughafen
Investition CHF 1250

Programme diplômant CA 25.2

Ce programme vous apporte une compréhension globale et des outils pratiques pour exercer efficacement un mandat au Conseil d’administration.

  • 19.9.2025 - 5.6.2026open
Durée 6 demi-journées
Langue Français
Site(s) Lausanne
Investissement CHF 7’750
Program Consulting

Make the right decision

Have you not yet found the right board program for you or do you have questions about the various programs? We will be happy to advise you and look forward to hearing from you.

Your Swiss Board School team

Empowering Board Leaders

Benefit from the full power of the combined offerings of the Swiss Board School, the Swiss Institute of Directors, and the International Center for Corporate Governance.

Develop

Equip yourself with the skills needed to become an even more effective board chair, member, or secretary. Benefit from a broad range of education programs and a knowledge base that combines best board practices with educational excellence.

Connect

Nurture your network and share ideas with other board leaders facing the same opportunities and challenges. Develop your board portfolio by identifying, assessing, and pursuing opportunities for open board positions.

Inspire

Gain insights into the latest regulatory developments and academic research in corporate governance. Stay ahead of the curve by learning about upcoming trends and developments so you can truly add value to your boards.