The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce proudly partners with SDA Bocconi School of Management to support the development of visionary leadership across global industries. Through this collaboration, WLCC members are empowered to expand their global influence, elevate boardroom performance, and cultivate forward-thinking strategies with the remarkable International Board Program 2025.
Boardroom Leadership in an Era of Complex Macroeconomic Trends
In a time of rapid transformation, geopolitical tension, digital disruption, and increasing environmental accountability, the role of the board of directors has never been more pivotal. The International Board Program (IBP) by SDA Bocconi, in partnership with the University of St. Gallen, offers a strategic, high-level learning experience for current and aspiring board members, C-suite executives, and key shareholders of large, internationally oriented private companies.
Running from July 10 to September 26, 2025, this four-day program is structured across two modules: the first in Milan and the second in St. Gallen. Each location is more than a backdrop; it is an academic ecosystem that fosters leadership, cross-border insight, and global collaboration.
A Program Built for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Governance Challenges
The IBP is a comprehensive, forward-looking experience designed to elevate boardroom performance in a volatile and uncertain world. Through a meticulously structured curriculum, participants explore:
- Governance Best Practices across global corporate structures
- Risk Management and Internal Control Systems
- Stakeholder Relations and Shareholder Engagement
- Sustainability and ESG Reporting as strategic imperatives
- AI, Cybersecurity, and Digitalization in board-level decisions
- M&A and Equity Strategies for long-term growth
- International Trade and Tax Policies
Interactive learning methods, including real-world case studies, simulations, and executive coaching, ensure concepts are immediately applicable to participants’ current challenges. Whether navigating succession in family-owned enterprises or leading board discussions on compensation strategy and international expansion, attendees are empowered with clarity, frameworks, and actionable insights.
This program is specifically designed for high-impact individuals, those already serving as or preparing to become:
- Board Members
- General Managers or CEOs
- Key Shareholders
- Executives overseeing governance, compliance, strategy, or sustainability
Participants typically represent large private corporations operating across borders or preparing for a global scale. Whether from the luxury, industrial, technology, or services sectors, all share a common trait: the need to drive effective governance in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Certification, Flexibility, and Benefits – Key Takeaways
- Executive Recognition: Participants receive a certificate and a digital badge upon completion, enhancing their board-level credentials and professional visibility.
- Flexible Learning Pathway: Completion of multiple SDA Bocconi programs within two years qualifies participants for the Executive Education Certificate.
- Global Network Access: Graduates gain entry into the Bocconi Alumni Community, a powerful international network of over 135,000 professionals in 133 countries.
- Exclusive Offer: WLCC Members benefit from a 15% – 20% Off
SDA Bocconi consistently ranks among the world’s top business schools, 3rd in Europe and 10th globally for executive education (Financial Times, 2024). Its partnership with the University of St. Gallen, renowned for research in governance and finance, ensures a dual academic advantage rooted in both rigor and real-world relevance.
But what truly sets SDA Bocconi apart is its learning philosophy that combines rigor and innovation; it opens doors to connections, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities. Participants also gain access to the Bocconi Alumni Community, a 135,000-strong network of global professionals spanning 133 countries.
For forward-thinking executives ready to redefine governance, SDA Bocconi and the University of St. Gallen offer the launchpad to lead with vision, purpose, and global impact.
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://worldluxurychamber.com/events/international-board-program/ & https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/executive-open-programs/international-board-program-315564
To see upcoming programs, visit https://worldluxurychamber.com/development/
