What does CEO have to know about roles of board member’s property relations and management in a modern organisation? First time in Estonia 2-days training which focuses on legal and managerial aspects of certifying board members designed for company managers and board members. Co-organised by The Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Foreign Investor’s Council in Estonia.

Mr. Christer Ridström, from the Swedish Academy of Boards of Directors and Mr. Sven Papp, corporate and M&A lawyer animated these two days of conferences and activities.  

Christer Ridstöm has a twenty’s years experience as owner, chair and managing directors for a various numbers of companies. Mr Christer Ridström participated is one of the founders of training programs on Corporate Governance for the Swedish Academy of Boards of Directors.

Sven Papp is one of the leading and most experienced Corporate and M&A lawyers in Estonia. Sven started his career as attorney at White&Case New York and in its offices in Stockholm. He has served as board member and corporate secretary of a number of top ranked companies (Estonian Telekom, Estonian Tobacco, national electricity company Eesti Energia ect).

Following topics were covered:

• Well-functioning board and Management, its preconditions, functions and division of roles
• Legal aspects
• Financial management
• Strategic view for achieving business goals