Preparing Future Board Leaders

For over 13 years, Hunt Partners’ flagship Director Development Programme has helped senior leaders transition from executive leadership to effective board stewardship.

Designed and delivered by experienced board practitioners, the programme provides participants with the governance perspective, strategic insight and practical boardroom experience required to contribute confidently in today’s boardrooms

29 Cohorts | 500+ CEOs, CXOs, Independent Directors, Investors, Founders & Family Business Leaders

PURPOSE

  • Board leadership demands a different perspective from executive leadership. The Director Development Programme is designed to help experienced leaders make this transition by building the governance mindset, strategic perspective and boardroom judgement required to contribute effectively as Executive or Independent Directors
  • Delivered by an accomplished faculty of Indian and international board leaders, governance experts and experienced practitioners, the programme combines practical insights, peer learning and real-world boardroom perspectives to prepare participants for the evolving responsibilities of today’s boards

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY*

Learn from an exceptional faculty comprising globally recognised governance experts, experienced Board Chairs, Independent Directors, senior legal advisors, industry leaders and distinguished academicians from India and around the world.

Their diverse boardroom experience and practical perspectives ensure that every session goes beyond theory to address the realities of modern board leadership.

*Includes current and past faculty members

DAYS &
TIMINGS

  • 20th Nov – 12th Dec 2026
  • Hybrid format: Virtual & In-person (Bangalore)

THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Practical. Interactive. Boardroom Focused.

Unlike traditional classroom programmes, the Director Development Programme combines multiple learning formats to simulate the realities of board leadership.

Participants benefit from:

  • Faculty-led discussions
  • Practical boardroom simulations
  • Real business case discussions
  • Interactive peer learning
  • Conversations with experienced board leaders and governance practitioners

The programme explores the key dimensions of effective board leadership, including:

  • Corporate Governance & Board Effectiveness
  • Strategy, Finance & Enterprise Risk
  • Legal & Fiduciary Responsibilities
  • Board Culture & Dynamics
  • ESG & Emerging Board Priorities
  • AI & Cybersecurity in the Boardroom

Explore the detailed curriculum in the Programme Brochure.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Practical. Interactive. Boardroom Focused.

The programme is ideal for:

  • CEOs & Managing Directors
  • CXOs across functions
  • Executive Directors
  • Independent Directors
  • Promoters & Family Business Leaders
  • Investors
  • Senior leaders identified within leadership and succession pipelines

Join a distinguished alumni network of 500+ senior leaders spanning industries and organisations.

Board Of Directors

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Details – Rajvi Parekh, Registrar, Hunt Partners rajvi.parekh@hunt-partners.com

PROGRAMME DETAILS

  • Duration: 3 weeks 
  • Cohort Size: Limited to first 20 Participants 
  • Fee: INR 3,00,000 + GST 

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