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Webinar: Board Leadership – Black Belt

Board leadership requires unique skills

An effective board chair needs not only deep business insight but also the ability to foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and strategic leadership. This role demands strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, and establishing a robust governance structure.

This webinar focuses on what it takes to become an effective board leader and how to best guide a board in times of constant change and increasing governance demands.

What you’ll gain:

Insight into the key roles and responsibilities of a board chair and how to build a strong board culture
Knowledge of how skilled board leadership can enhance overall company performance
Tools for creating a balanced and results-oriented board dynamic
Strategies for navigating complex decision-making processes as a board leader
Techniques to promote constructive and inclusive dialogue among board members
An opportunity to engage with and ask questions to experienced board chairs and governance experts.

Expert panel discussion:

Gain real-world insights from seasoned board professionals:

Rikke Esbjerg – Board Member, Consultant
Niels Korsholm – Non-Executive Board Member/Chair, Angel Investor
Hanne Breddam – Board Member
Per Thau – Chair, Board Member, Executive Advisor

Register and participate in our webinar on 14 August 2025, from 17:00 – 18:00.

The webinar link will be sent via email after registration.

Programme:

17:00 Introduction to DTU Board Education
17:20 What does it take to be a successful board chair?   
17:40 Panel discussion: Board leadership in practice – insights from experienced leaders
18:00 Webinar ends

After the webinar, you can download the presentations and book meetings to learn more about DTU Board Education and the role of the board chair.

Learn more about DTU Board Education. Next program starts in September/October.

Følg os på: DTU Board Education: Overview | LinkedIn

Faculty, Board Members and Advisors

Anne Malberg Horsager

Programmedirector for DTU Board Education

Anne Malberg Horsager has a Master’s degree in Learning Processes and Change Management from Aalborg University, a Diploma in IT from Aarhus University, and leadership training from CBS and Henley Business School. With over 20 years of experience in leading digital innovation processes and business development, Anne’s entrepreneurial experience ranges from startups to scaleups and Corporate Entrepreneurship. She serves as a mentor, consultant, and board member in startups. Additionally, Anne is the program director at DTU CEL – Corporate Entrepreneurial Leadership.

LinkedIn Profile: Anne Malberg Horsager

Jes Broeng

Professor and Director of DTU Entrepreneurship

Jes Broeng is serial entrepreneur, professor and director of DTU Entrepreneurship. Born in Copenhagen. He has co-founded six companies and spent a total of 12 years in industry – mainly as technical director at executive level. He now serves on the board of several companies, including a venture capital firm (PreSeed Ventures). For the European Commission, he serves as an expert on innovation (EIC Expert Group) and for the Danish government, he is a member of the Danish Research and Innovation Council (DFiR).

Jes has a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and spent longer research stays abroad, including invited professor at UC Berkeley. Jes has co-authored more than 250 scientific publications, one textbook and holds 22 patents. He is a Fellow of SPIE (the international society for optics and photonics) and a member of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences. He was awarded the European Optics Prize in 1999 and DTU’s Innovation Award in 2016.

LinkedIn Profile: LinkedIn profile.