Based on the principle of life-long learning, the INSEAD Board Initiative (IN-BOARD) is an executive education programme organised by the International Alumni Associations. It is targeted at those who are or will be serving on boards of SMEs, startups and listed corporations. ** IN-BOARD Kick-off weekend in Fontainebleau ** IN-BOARD typically begins with a kick-off weekend in Fontainebleau (end of November/beginning of December). Professors Erik van de Loo and Jaap Winter introduce participants from the Belgian, Dutch, German and Swiss Alumni Associations to topics such as board dynamics and board effectiveness. ** Five local modules in Zurich ** Five local modules on Legal, Strategy, Pepole/HR, Accounting & Auditing and Startups are offered by selected top-level professionals in a series of Zurich-based workshops, tailored specifically to the Swiss corporate environment. These modules typically run from 2-6pm, followed by a dinner and are provided by the following partners of IN-BOARD Switzerland: Legal - Baker McKenzie (January) Strategy - McKinsey & Company (February) Human Resources - Egon Zehnder (April) Accounting & Audit - PricewaterhouseCoopers (May) Startups - Balz Roth & Jean de Wolff (June) Each Zurich module takes place from 2pm to 6pm and concludes with a networking dinner. Price: CHF 6,500. Including fees and networking dinners; not including travel expenses or hotel accommodation. Limited to 12 participants Contact: Matthias Frieden MBA`05J frieden@thefrieden.com