Déborah Carlson-Burkart

Déborah Carlson-Burkart is a member of several boards, including Visana, Ruag International, and N26, where she is also a member of the Audit & Risk Committee and the Nomination & Compensation Committee.

Déborah chairs the Risk & Compliance Board Chapter of the Swiss Institute of Directors and is a lecturer at the Swiss Board School and a guest lecturer in the EMBA program at the University of St. Gallen.

She has held senior positions in various industries, including banking, industrial manufacturing, and software, both in Europe and the United States. Déborah’s qualifications include a law degree from the University of Zurich, an attorney-at-law degree from the Superior Court of Zurich, an LLM from Duke School of Law, and the IDP certificate from INSEAD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carlson-Burkart Déborah
Déborah Carlson-Burkart

SIoD Chapter Chair

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Programs

  • AI Governance Masterclass IT

    Sviluppa le tue competenze di leadership nel consiglio di amministrazione in materia di regolamentazione dell'intelligenza artificiale.

    • 20.8.2026open
    Durata 0.5 giorni
    Lingua Italiano
    Località Bellinzona
    Investimento gratuito
  • International Board Certificate Program

    Develop your board leadership capabilities in an international context as a certified board director.

    • 30.1.2026 - 11.12.2026open
    Duration 15 days
    Language English
    Location(s) Arosa, Ematingen, Lausanne, St.Gallen, Thun and Weggis
    Investment CHF 19’500

    Flexible
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  • Board Officer Diplom-Programm

    Stärken Sie Ihre Kompetenzen als wirksamer Board Secretary bzw. Officer im ersten spezialisierten Diplom-Programm in der Schweiz.

    • 13.8.2026 - 15.8.2026open
    Dauer 3 Tage
    Sprache Deutsch
    Standort(e) Luzern
    Investition CHF 7'750 (inkl. Übernachtungen)
  • Board Diploma Program

    Develop your board leadership competencies as a diploma-certified board director.

    • 29.5.2026 - 31.5.2026open
    Duration 3 days
    Language English
    Location(s) Thun
    Investment CHF 7'750 (incl. accommodation)
  • AI Governance Masterclass EN

    Develop your board leadership compatencies in governing artificial intelligence.

    • 28.5.2026open
    Duration 0.5 Day
    Language English
    Location(s) Berne
    Investment Free for SIoD members
  • Cooperative Governance Masterclass

    Stärken Sie Ihre Kompetenz in der Führung und Aufsicht von Genossenschaften.

    • 27.5.2026open
    Dauer 0.5 Tage
    Sprache Deutsch
    Standort(e) Bern
    Investition CHF 100.-- für SIoD Mitglieder
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Events

  • Swiss Board Day

    Gain insights into the latest trends from accomplished board leaders and strengthen your network at Switzerland’s premier board event.

    30.6.2026, 10:00 - 17:00
    Kursaal in Bern