About ecoDa
This is ecoDa
We are the European Voice of Board Members. ecoDa is an independent actor and a unique umbrella organization representing the main national institutes of directors in Europe. Our member institutes cover in total about 50,000 individual directors across 24 countries, sitting on the board of companies of all sizes and sectors. All our member institutes are each recognised as the leading institute for directors and governance in their respective country. ecoDa is a member of the Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI). http://gndi.org/
Purpose, Mission
Vision & Values
Purpose
ecoDa champions the interests of its member institutes by promoting high-quality corporate governance and representing the collective voice of European directors to strengthen European competitiveness and resilience.
Mission
Represent and support European directors by advocating for effective governance and enabling stronger boards, proportionate frameworks, and future-ready capabilities that drive long-term value.
Vision
A Europe where effective corporate governance drives global competitiveness by enabling innovative, resilient and sustainable companies grounded in European values.
Values
ecoDa is guided by the following values:
- Professionalism – rigorous, informed and independent board leadership
- Integrity – ethical conduct, trust and accountability
- Strategic responsibility – balancing performance, resilience and long-term value creation
- Constructive pluralism – respecting Europe’s diversity while building common governance standards
- Excellence – continuous improvement of governance practices in a global context
Mission
To serve its member institutes by informing them of legislative initiatives in Corporate Governance, by influencing developments that will impact European board members and businesses in general, and by contributing to the enrichment of board members’ skills.
Organization Chart
Statutes
Our bylaws are accessible here
English
French
Annual Reports
Please find attached our previous annual reports