
LEADERSHIP THROUGH VALUE
Board Leadership Program | Executive Certificate
About the programme
The Board Leadership Program, offered by Bucharest Business School (BBS) in partnership with the Independent Directors Association (AAI) and endorsed by The European Voice of Directors (ecoDa), is an exclusive executive education program designed for experienced board members (minimum five years), business owners, and top executives preparing for board roles.
The curriculum blends expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and a high-impact board meeting simulation, ensuring participants leave with practical insights and a stronger governance mindset. This program is a unique opportunity to refine your board leadership skills and drive sustainable business success.
The Board Leadership Program is designed for senior professionals who play a key role in corporate governance and strategic decision-making. This program is ideal for:
- Current board members with at least five years of experience seeking to enhance their governance expertise.
- Top executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, General Managers, and Directors) preparing for a board position or looking to refine their boardroom effectiveness.
- Business owners who serve on their company’s board and want to strengthen their leadership and oversight skills.
The Board Leadership Program is a comprehensive executive education experience designed to equip board members and senior executives with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to excel in corporate governance.
Grounded in OECD corporate governance principles and aligned with Romanian regulatory frameworks, the program offers a structured learning journey that covers essential aspects of board leadership, including:
- Corporate governance best practices – roles, responsibilities, and ethical leadership.
- Strategic decision-making – aligning corporate strategy with long-term value creation.
- Financial oversight – understanding financial statements, corporate finance, and risk management.
- Sustainability and ESG – integrating responsible business practices into governance.
- Risk governance and compliance – ensuring business resilience and regulatory adherence.
- Board dynamics and effectiveness – mastering board meetings, decision-making, and leadership.
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and a high-impact board meeting simulation, participants gain practical insights that enhance their ability to govern with confidence, foster sustainable business success, and navigate complex challenges at the highest levels of leadership.
CARMEN ACATRINEI
PhD | Associate Professor @ Bucharest Business School
Executive Education CoordinatorALINA PRAHOVEANU
President @ AAI - Independent Directors Association
ANA BARBARA BOBÎRCĂ
Professor PHD
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Academic Director for Board Leadership Program
Schedule
Corporate Governance | TBA | |
Strategy | TBA | |
Financial Oversight | TBA | |
Sustainability and Non-Financial Governance | TBA | |
Risk Governance | TBA | |
Board Practice | TBA | |
Board Meeting Simulation | TBA |
Key Topics Per Module
Enrollment Process
Tuition fee
Standard
- or 20 000 + VAT Ron equivalent
- payable in the account of the Independent Directors Association (AAI)
EURO Bank account ASE
- Beneficiary: Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti
- Address of the beneficiary: 8’th Albești Street, District 2, Bucharest 021515
- Fiscal Code: 35087477
- IBAN Account: RO27 BACX 0000 0027 2003 6001
- Bank Name: UniCredit Bank
- BACXROBU
- Details: Board Leadership Program
RON Bank account ASE
- Beneficiary: Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti
- Address of the beneficiary: 8’th Albești Street, District 2, Bucharest 021515
- Fiscal Code: 35087477
- IBAN Account: RO54 BACX 0000 0027 2003 6000
- Bank Name: UniCredit Bank
- BACXROBU
- Details: Board Leadership Program