Fontainebleau, France, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, UAE, San Francisco, USA, June, 2024 – INSEAD, The Business School for the World, has appointed Kristin Skogen Lund (MBA’92J) as Chairperson of the INSEAD Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2024. Mrs. Skogen Lund succeeds Andreas Jacobs (MBA’90D), who has held the position since 2015 and is stepping down after completing three full terms lasting a decade.
Kristin Skogen Lund brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to the INSEAD Board. She is the outgoing CEO of Schibsted ASA and has previously held leadership roles at Telenor, Coca-Cola, and Unilever, among others. Her extensive board experience includes positions with Ericsson, Orkla, Adevinta, and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. As Chairperson, Mrs. Skogen Lund will collaborate with INSEAD’s Dean, Professor Francisco Veloso, and other Board members to further the school’s global strategy.
“It is a great honour to be appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of INSEAD. As for most alumni, attending INSEAD was a life-changing experience for me, both professionally and personally. I look forward to serving the school in its future as it strives for continued academic excellence and rewarding educational experiences.”
Mrs. Skogen Lund
Outgoing Chairperson Andreas Jacobs remarked, “I am delighted that Kristin Skogen Lund will succeed me as Chairperson. Her leadership experience in complex organisations will be an invaluable asset to INSEAD as the school continues to deepen its presence across different parts of the world.”
“It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Mrs. Kristin Skogen Lund as the new Chair of the Board at INSEAD. Her remarkable career, strategic acumen, and dedication to the school’s mission make her uniquely positioned to strengthen INSEAD’s global reach and positive impact.”
Francisco Veloso, Dean
INSEAD, known as The Business School for the World, brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. With campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi), and North America (San Francisco), INSEAD’s educational and research activities span the globe. The school boasts 165 faculty members from 41 countries, educating over 1,300 degree participants annually in MBA, Global Executive MBA, and other specialised master’s programs. Additionally, more than 11,000 executives participate in INSEAD’s executive education programs each year.
INSEAD continues to innovate and conduct cutting-edge research across its programs, providing business leaders with the knowledge and awareness needed to operate globally. The school’s core values drive academic excellence and serve the international community, reinforcing its reputation as The Business School for the World.
Read Also : Imagination in a Disrupted Age: Navigating the Future with Curiosity and Empathy