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For board directors

As the role of the board has expanded, so has the need for continuing development for corporate directors. Shareholders and society expect much more from boards of directors and there is a growing demand from senior executives for their boards to provide judgment and wisdom on how to continuously improve, taking advantage of global and technological opportunities while avoiding traps and ensuring growth and sustainability.

We offer unique opportunities focused on preparing executives for their first board role and attaining higher levels of effectiveness as a board member.

For board chairs

There is also customized development for board chairs, who must be masters of complexity and “meaning makers” skilled in advocating and balancing an array of different stakeholders. They must ensure every board member has access to development programs and that their board leadership succession processes are transparent and inclusive.


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With more than 560 consultants, working in 64 offices and 36 countries, we partner with the world's greatest leaders to help them succeed personally and professionally
Victor Chan

Victor Chan

Hong Kong, Shanghai

Victor Chan, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is active in Egon Zehnder’s Industrial and Public Services practices. He co-leads the Chemicals and… Read more

Neil Waters

Neil Waters

Hong Kong Office Leader

Neil Waters leads the Hong Kong office and serves as the Joint Head of Egon Zehnder in China. He also leads the firm’s board… Read more

Benno Jaeggi

Benno Jaeggi

Hong Kong

Benno Jaeggi, based in Hong Kong, is a core member of Egon Zehnder’s Financial Services practice with a particular focus on Banking, Markets and… Read more


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