Boardroom Intelligence: Leading through geopolitical uncertainty

Join the Institute of Directors and the University of St Andrews Business School for an exclusive preview of the Global Certificate in Company Direction, a programme built for senior leaders, by senior leaders.

Sheelagh Duffield, Faculty Lead at the IoD, will provide an overview of the programme’s structure, curriculum, and leadership outcomes, designed to build confident, credible directors operating at the highest levels.

This will be followed by an exclusive taster session from one of the programme’s cornerstone masterclasses: Geopolitics and Board Leadership, led by Professor Phillips O’Brien, Chair of Strategic Studies at St Andrews. A globally recognised expert on international conflict and political risk, Professor O’Brien will explore the implications of geopolitical uncertainty for board-level decision-making and how directors must adapt their thinking to lead through global volatility.

We’ll conclude with a live Q&A, where you can ask questions about the programme, cohort structure, eligibility, and the impact of leadership.

Why this matters:

• The Global Certificate in Company Direction is the IoD’s most exclusive board-level programme, developed in partnership with the University of St Andrews. It is tailored for board members, senior executives, and aspiring directors seeking:
• A globally respected qualification that opens boardroom doors
• Strategic and financial fluency, built around real-world board dynamics
• Access to an elite global peer group and executive coaching
• Immediate, practical impact on leadership performance

Who should attend:

• Existing Executive and Non-Executive Directors
• Senior leaders who report into boards
• CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and Chairs across sectors
• Aspiring directors looking to build governance credibility
• Public, private, and third-sector leadership talent

Register now to secure your place and take your first step toward the most exclusive director qualification in the UK.