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The Visionary Board Program
Level up your skills, make new connections, land your next board position.
Created in collaboration with partners from
and others.
Board Training Certification
Access The Visionary Board Alumni network
Get matched to board positions via our network
Upcoming Event:
Board Training & Certification
Porto, Portugal | 27th - 29th May 2026
Following the sell-out success of our multiple 2025 events, we're thrilled to announce our exclusive and intensive 3-day training and networking in Porto, Portugal, bringing together professionals to learn from top industry experts in Governance and board work.
Numbers are limited, book a call today to secure your spot.
Location: Boeira Garden Hotel (R. Teixeira Lopes 114, 4400-320 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)
SPEAKERS
For full list of speakers, please download brochure.
François Koppenol
Partner KPMG Legal
Dr. Anna Eckardt
Independent Governance Expert & Board Member
Hear what previous participants say about
The Visionary Board:
Enabling effective board leadership
The Visionary Board Program is a comprehensive, holistic training program developed with our partners from McKinsey, BCG X, Deloitte, KPMG and other highly experienced, passionate professionals with essential board skills.
As founders, board members, and investors, we aim to create a thriving innovation ecosystem by bringing together high-growth innovative companies, skilled board members, and investors.
Led by CEO Raja Skogland, we train and connect board members to opportunities across Europe, fostering the next generation of board leaders and driving business growth.
Join our three-day program to prepare for the future of effective board leadership—the opportunity to learn, build skills and relationships, and connect with your leadership potential.
Whether you're a professional looking to take the next step in your career or an organization seeking access to our extensive database of highly skilled candidates, The Visionary Board is here for you.
Welcome to The Visionary Board, where impactful leadership begins.
Why Join Us?
Access the ecosystem of founders, industry experts and investors for real time opportunities of board placement
Direct opportunities for a board position & networking
Level up your governance & practical skills
Deepen your understanding of leadership dynamics and boardroom interactions
Learn practical board management skills and frameworks, communication strategies and best practices to successfully tackle the modern boardroom challenges.
Tap into self-awareness and purpose, cultivate the essential qualities needed for intuitive leadership, authentic communication and empowering others.
The Visionary Board Program -
Delivered by The Visionary Companies
The Visionary Companies is a Norway-based advisory and investment group tailored to the needs of high-growth companies.
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We are board members, experienced founders, and investors closely working with and investing in Europe-based startups, scale-ups and high-growth companies.
Throughout our work, we have witnessed the need to help create the future generation of board leaders to support successful innovative companies from our network and beyond.
Community builders at heart, over the years, we have built and fostered a strong ecosystem of innovative companies by helping them access the network, knowledge, and capital they need to grow beyond borders.
This means real-time opportunities for participants in The Visionary Board Program to access board governance expertise provided by top experts, as well as opportunities and potential board positions by joining our existing strong network.