
— Welcome to ecoDa
Chair’s message
As President of ecoDa, I am proud to represent the collective voice of over 50000 board members across Europe and 21 organizations supporting their professional commitment. Second, we are the voice of directors in Europe, bringing the real-world experience of boardrooms into the European debate. When Europe shapes corporate law and board duties, ecoDa ensures that the perspective of those who bear ultimate responsibility is heard. We advocate for regulation that is effective, proportionate and enables strong governance rather than box-ticking.
We believe that when directors are better prepared companies are stronger. And strong companies build a stronger and more competitive Europe. This is our commitment.
Maria Pierdicchi
— This is who we are
About ecoDa
ecoDa is the European Confederation of National Directors' Institutes. We represent thousands of directors across member states, shaping corporate governance policy, advancing director education, and connecting boardrooms across Europe.
— This is what we do
Three pillars of 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
— 01
Advocacy
Speaking on behalf of European directors in Brussels with the Commission, Parliament, and standard-setters.
— 02
Education
Setting the European standard for board directors through our own diploma and a network of national programs.
— 03
Cooperation
Connecting national institutes so that experience flows both ways, from mature markets to new ones, and back.
ecoDa in numbersÂ
26
institutes
26
countries
21
years shaping EU governance
55.000
individual members
— Proud of our work
Our initiatives
ecoDa actively drives European governance forward through targeted initiatives, policy advocacy, board-level education, and strategic research partnerships.
— Welcome to ecoDa
General Director’s message
I am proud to lead ecoDa, with the strong support and commitment of our Chair, Board members and team, at a time when effective governance has never mattered more.
We bridge countries, sectors and governance traditions to create common understanding in an increasingly complex world, where expectations continue to rise. ecoDa is the connective intelligence of European board governance — the place where Europe's governance community learns together, speaks with one voice and shapes the future together.
Béatrice Richez-Baum
Our members
— Meet our members
Voice of our members
Publications & Position Papers
— Education
European Board Diploma
A unique programme designed for European board members by senior European board members. The ecoDa programme is designed as an add-on to the national education programmes.
— Education
National Programs
Our members offer specialized certification tracks, board simulations, and continuous development frameworks for governance excellence.
— Guidance
Unlisted Companies Guidance
With the growing public scrutiny of corporate behaviour and public demand for improved corporate accountability and transparency, ecoDa wanted to share principles of good governance that are adapted to the specific challenges faced by unlisted companies.
We are the European voice of Directors.
We are the European voice of Directors.
— All that you need
Member resources
As a member you have access to our comprehensive repository of governance resources, including research reports, policy briefings, and practical guidance tools. Through your account, you can also access partner insights, academic publications, and specialized training materials designed to support board performance and international collaboration.
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