How to Navigate Crises as a Board Member

Wed, 29 Oct

Hotel Widder

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland

Business Event:How to Navigate Crises as a Board MemberWednesday, 29 October 2025, Hotel Widder, Zurich As a board member, you have a critical role to play in crisis situations to ensure the resilience of the business while maintaining stakeholder confidence. The challenge often lies in balancing immediate action with protecting long-term reputation, ensuring transparency without compromising legal standing, and strengthening leadership while maintaining strategic oversight.  How can boards manage these tensions to turn crises into opportunities for enhanced credibility? What approaches can a board take to position itself not only as a crisis manager, but also as an architect of organizational authenticity?   How can boards turn communications challenges into a catalyst for strengthening stakeholder relationships and future-proofing governance models?  We will discuss these questions and more with Victor Balli, one of the most experienced and respected board members of leading international companies in Switzerland. The interview will be moderated by Alice Chalupny, Partner at Hirzel.Neef.Schmid.Counselors and an expert in crisis and reputational issues. Following the interview, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, followed by a standing dinner. We look forward to an inspiring and lively discussion.   Programme18:00 Registration & welcome drinks18:30 Interview and discussion20:00 Standing dinner & networking Key FactsWhen: Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 18:00Where: Hotel Widder, Rennweg 7, 8001 ZürichTickets: CHF 55 Swiss Association members (paid-up) // CHF 85 Alumni non-members and guests. 50 guests maximum.  INSEAD Alumni Association SwitzerlandMary Antenen, IDP-C’16Oct, IDN Ambassador SwitzerlandMatthias Frieden, MBA’05J, Head of IN-BOARDPhilippe Mauron, MBA’95J, Presidentevents@insead.ch