MODULE | University of St. Gallen in Switzerland | 24-25 March, 2025
Corporate Governance Across Ownership Structures
With Prof. Dr. Georg Guttmann | University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Discover cutting-edge strategies and best practices in corporate governance with this two-day course at the prestigious University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Led by Prof. Dr. Georg Guttmann, the module offers a deep dive into the complexities of governance across diverse ownership structures. Participants will explore unique challenges and opportunities in family-controlled firms, startups, private equity-backed companies, public corporations, foundations, private enterprises, and state-owned entities, gaining actionable insights and boardroom strategies tailored to each context.
To whom is it relevant?
This course is designed for professionals who have some experience working in or with boards and wish to refine their governance expertise, enhance decision-making, and address challenges unique to various business contexts.
After this course you will be able to:
- Identify governance challenges and opportunities unique to various ownership structures, including family-controlled firms, startups, private equity firms, public companies, foundations, private companies, and state-owned enterprises.
- Understand the principles and frameworks underpinning effective corporate governance across different business contexts.
- Analyze boardroom dynamics and their impact on strategic decision-making and organizational outcomes within diverse ownership structures.
- Explain best practices in governance tailored to specific ownership types, highlighting their practical applications and benefits.
- Critically evaluate governance strategies to address complex stakeholder demands, regulatory challenges, and organizational objectives.
Certificate: Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by the University of St. Gallen, recognizing their advanced knowledge and competencies in corporate governance.
Price
Please note that participants will be responsible for their own accommodation, travel, and lunch expenses.
Regular price: 3 500 EUR
Price for our alumni (EMBA & Executive Education): 3 400 EUR
Faculty
Prof. Dr. Georg Guttmann
Director of St.Gallen Board Programmes at University of St.Gallen, Switzerland- Director of Board Programmes & Assistant Professor of International Corporate Governance at University of St. Gallen.
- Director of Board Programmes at the Executive School where he leads a portfolio of research and practice initiatives aimed at executive committees and boards of directors of large European companies.
- His research focus lies in the area of strategic leadership and corporate governance.
- He obtained his doctorate in strategy and management from University of St. Gallen with highest distinction and was a Visiting Scholar at Singapore Management University.
- A lecturer for international corporate governance and big data analytics.
Why the University of St. Gallen?
The University of St. Gallen is a public Swiss business university that offers pre-experience education as well as dedicated in-house and open executive programmes to clients across a range of industries and locations. Its core mission is to promote life-long learning at all career levels. Besides flagship board programmes, St. Gallen offers MBA and Executive MBA programmes as well as a range of open enrolment and in-house custom programmes.
In December 2024, the Financial Times ranked the University of St. Gallen once again among the top 10 business schools in Europe.
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