
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 in process of endorsement by The European Voice of Directors (ecoDa), is an exclusive executive education program designed for board members, business owners, investors and top executives preparing for board roles, with minimum 5 years of experience in any of there 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 gain or refine your board leadership skills and drive sustainable business success.
- Current board members seeking to enhance their governance expertise.
- Business owners or investors who serve on their company’s board and want to elevate their skills in setting effective boards.
- Senior professionals with at least five years experience in leadership roles (e.g. CEO, CFO, COO, General Manager, Director etc.).
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 – grounding decision making process on measurable data such as financial statements, corporate finance models, and assessed risks.
- 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.
Evaluation Process
Participants will be assessed through a combination of pre-session preparation, in-class discussions, and a written assignment.
Prior to each session, participants will receive course materials to review, ensuring they are familiar with key concepts. During the session, they will engage in discussions with academic and industry experts to deepen their understanding and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Following each module, participants will be required to submit an assignment, that will complement evaluation and a weighted average will be used both within each module and for the entire program.
CARMEN ACATRINEI
PhD | Associate Professor @ Bucharest Business School
Executive Education CoordinatorALINA PRAHOVEANU
PhD | President @ AAI - Independent Directors Association
ANA BARBARA BOBIRCĂ
PhD | Professor @ Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Academic Director for Board Leadership ProgramPETRONEL CHIRIAC
PhD | Vice President @ AAI - Independent Directors Association
Schedule
Corporate Governance | 17 May 2025 | |
Strategy | 31 May 2025 | |
Financial Oversight | 21 June 2025 | |
Sustainability and Non-Financial Governance | 7 June 2025 | |
Risk Governance | 5 July 2025 | |
Board Practice | September | |
Board Meeting Simulation | September |
Key Topics Per Module
Enrollment Process
Tuition fee
Standard
- Program tuition fee: 21 000 Ron + VAT
RON Bank account AAI
- Beneficiary: Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti (AAI)
- 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
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- Details: Board Leadership Program
The tuition fee is payable in RON only after receiving an acceptance email from the Admission Commission.