Matthew Kilgarriff

Matthew Kilgarriff serves as an Independent Director to international companies, academic institutions, and think tanks, including the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, the Swiss Network of United Nations Global Compact, and The Conference Board.

He was an executive at Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, among others, serving as Group Company Secretary. Leading in finance, governance and sustainability roles over 25 years, he helped to shape a blue chip with a green blush.

He holds two corporate governance qualifications: from the UK’s Chartered Governance Institute (Fellow) and from the Swiss Board School (CAS).

 

 

 

 

Matthew Kilgarriff

SIoD Chapter Chair

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Programs

  • Board Diploma Program

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

    • 28.5.2027 - 31.5.2027open
    Duration 3 days
    Language English
    Location(s) Thun
    Investment CHF 7'750 (incl. accommodation)
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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