BoardCompanions

Apply as a Companion

Fill in your details below. The country team will reach out to you within a few working days to schedule a 20-minute intake conversation.

About you

Optional — helps the country team reach you quickly.

External links

LinkedIn, personal site, social profiles — add any that help the team verify your background.

Programs & education

Degree, MBA, and Board training programs. NOTE: Board training program is strongly recommended

Expertise, interests and availability

Please tell us about yourself so that we can understand your background and interests, to have the best possible chance of successfully matching you with an organisation.

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A few sentences: current role, relevant board / governance experience, sectors you know well.

Functional expertise / Core competencies

Comma-separated. The country team uses this to match you with organisations needing your skills.

Sectors where you've worked or held leadership roles — helps us match you with organisations in adjacent fields.

INSEAD IDP / IDP-C, IN-BOARD, or another recognised programme.

Languages you are comfortable working in on a board.

Where you actually live. This is distinct from the BoardCompanions chapter you choose below — a Companion living in Spain can still serve a German chapter mandate.

The BC chapter that handles your application, communications, and primary pool routing. Pick the country you most want to serve in.

Default should be your country of residency. Only select an additional country if you speak the language and are able to travel as needed.

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Causes or sectors you want to support pro-bono — e.g. People and Society; Arts and Culture; Sports, Health and Well-being; International Aid; Development Cooperation. Distinct from your professional bio above. Soft target ~400 characters.

Eligibility

BoardCompanions is currently open to senior executives who meet the criteria below. The country team verifies your eligibility against your profile, INSEAD alumni record, and LinkedIn before you can be matched.

Before approval, please make sure your INSEAD directory profile (my.insead.edu/directory) and your LinkedIn profile are up to date. The country team uses both to verify your background.

Companion Pledge

  • ✓ Experience. I have senior executive, management or board experience in a complex context, with a track record of setting and meeting targets.
  • ✓ Independence. I have no political, commercial, or pressure-group ties that could create a conflict of interest, and I will avoid activities that undermine my independence.
  • ✓ Pro-bono commitment. I will contribute my skills without compensation, and I am personally committed to the societal purpose of the NFPO I join.
  • ✓ Availability. I have the time and flexibility to serve as a Board Companion, and (if applicable) permission from my employer.
  • ✓ Respect and professionalism. I will respect the NFPO's culture and values, act in a professional manner, and communicate openly about my commitments — including when circumstances change.
  • ✓ Integrity and confidentiality. I will act with honesty, comply with applicable laws and governance rules, protect confidential information, act in the NFPO's interest, and oppose decisions that conflict with it.
  • ✓ Community. I will participate in BoardCompanions activities and share knowledge with fellow Companions.
  • ✓ Full Charter. I understand I will read and sign the full BoardCompanions Charter before taking part in a matching process and being matched to an NFPO.
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