IoD delivers international governance programme in Shanghai
The International Role of the Director and the Board programme equips directors based outside the UK with a deeper understanding of corporate governance, board effectiveness and their legal responsibilities.
From 13-14 October, the Institute of Directors (IoD) successfully delivered its International Role of the Director and the Board programme at the British Consulate-General Shanghai.
Led by Dr Rainer Pratl, the programme welcomed directors and senior executives from a diverse range of countries, industries and functions, creating a dynamic learning environment shaped by peer-to-peer discussion, shared experiences and practical insights.
Alongside the programme, the IoD was delighted to collaborate with the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (BritCham Shanghai) on an alumni event held at the BritCham Shanghai Office Lounge on 13 October. The event, titled “China is going global (again!) – Geopolitics is fragile. How can good governance help you weather the storms of change?“, brought together business leaders and governance professionals to examine China’s global ambitions, geopolitical developments and the role of effective governance in navigating uncertainty.
A special thank you goes to our speakers and panellists for sharing their expertise and perspectives:
- Tina Wang, MBA, CertIoD, Head of International Development – China & ASEAN, Institute of Directors
- Stuart Dunn, Executive Director, BritCham SH
- Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang王辉耀 (virtual), Founder and President of Center for China and Globalization Former Counselor, China State Council
- Chris Dunn MBE, Director, Brunswick Group, Shanghai
- Yue Su, Principal Economist, Access China/Asia
- Dr. Rainer Pratl, Course Leader, International Role of the Director and the Board, Institute of Directors
- Michael Wadley, Partner, Minter Ellison, China; Founder, Wadley Business Consulting Shanghai
We look forward to welcoming participants to upcoming modules of the 2026/7 China Programme:
- Strategy for Directors, 21–23 Apr 2027, Beijing
- Finance for Non-Finance Directors, 30 June–2 July 2027, Hong Kong
- Leadership for Directors, 18-19 Oct 2027, Shanghai
We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support from to deliver these programmes:
- European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (& Shanghai/Tianjin Chapter)
- British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai (BritCham Shanghai)
- The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
- China-Britain Business Council
- The British Chamber of Commerce South China
Secure your place on the 2026/7 China Programme
For more information about this programme or to secure your place, contact Tina Wang, MBA, CertIoD at [email protected].
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