Women on Boards: Building a Non-Executive Career

Tue, 16 Sep

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland

Women on Boards: Building a Non-Executive CareerTuesday, 16 September 2025 Landing a board role requires more than professional experience - it is about knowing your unique value, mastering boardroom dynamics, and positioning yourself for the right opportunities. Whether you’re seeking your first appointment or aiming to expand your board portfolio, this session will give you an insider’s view of what it takes – and how to get there. Join us for a candid conversation with Déborah Carlson-Burkart, an accomplished board professional, as she shares hard-earned lessons, proven strategies and the missteps to avoid when building your board career. We will look at: How to acquire your first board role Pitfalls that can derail your progress – and how to sidestep them How to craft a board-ready profile and network that opens doors The keys to being a high-impact board member The role of diversity, equity, and inclusion from the boardroom perspective The discussion will be moderated by Andrea Ullmann, MBA’10J, IWIB President andMary Antenen, IDP-C’16Oct, IDN Ambassador Switzerland.  A networking apéro will follow – a perfect opportunity to connect with peers and continue the conversation. Programme18:00 Registration and welcome18:30 Interview and discussion19:30 Apéro & networking Key FactsWhen: Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 18:00Where: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Marsstrasse 2, 8002 ZürichTickets: CHF 60 NAA members (paid-up) // CHF 75 non-member alumni and guests INSEAD Alumni Association SwitzerlandMary Antenen, IDP-C’16Oct, IDN Ambassador SwitzerlandAndrea Ullmann, MBA’10J, IWIB PresidentMatthias Frieden, MBA’05J, Head of IN-BOARDDurhan Erturk, MBA 16J, Alumni events@insead.ch