FutureBoards

What FutureBoards does

FutureBoards AS is a privately held Norwegian corporate governance advisory founded in Oslo in 2016 by Turid Elisabeth Solvang. It operates as an independent global network of governance experts and practitioners, selling board competence services — conferences, advisory retainers, training, and recruitment support — to corporate board directors, CEOs, investors, and policy makers across Norway, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Signature offerings include Cross-Border Dialogues (hosted at nine Royal Norwegian Embassies/Consulates, with 23 events organized cumulatively and a record 100 attendees in Singapore in January 2026), Topplederdebatten (annual leadership debate at Arendalsuka with E24), CFO Board Forum, the ESG for Boards Competency Program (three-module online course co-developed with DNV and EY, with DNV-issued certification), and the Women in Finance Study Tour (London-based, ~£1,200-1,300 per participant). FutureBoards co-founded the Norwegian Women in Finance Charter in 2021, which as of February 2026 had 65 financial institution signatories.

The business model is professional services: event sponsorship/fees, bespoke board advisory, paid certification training, and recurring fee-based programs. Underlying technology is minimal — a Squarespace-hosted website and TEAMS-delivered online training — meaning the product is the founder's expertise and the partner network (DNV, EY, Telenor Asia, Nobels Fredssenter, S-HUB, E24, Schibsted/Shifter, ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging diplomatic venues and influencer-tier governance bodies (ecoDa, NBIM, SID, NBAS) to attract board-level buyers. The customer set spans Norwegian corporates, Nordic financial institutions, and global enterprise partners. Revenue is not disclosed; the firm operates at 1-10 headcount with no external funding, making it a founder-personal-brand boutique rather than a scaled platform.

Name

FutureBoards

Legal name

FutureBoards AS

Website

https://futureboards.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FutureBoards is an Oslo-based corporate governance advisory that designs board training, conferences, and ESG competency programs for corporate directors, executives, and financial institutions across Norway, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging founder Turid Solvang's network and partnerships with DNV, EY, and Norwegian embassies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Governance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Meeting & Conference Planning (Internal/External) (THAHACAB), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

Keywords

• Corporate governance consulting
• Board advisory services
• ESG board training
• Board recruitment
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Services: Organizing and hosting conferences and seminars, including Cross Border Dialogues hosted at Norwegian Embassies globally, Topplederdebatten during Arendalsuka, CFO Board Forum, and FutureBoards Dialogues. Revenue generated through event fees and partnership arrangements.
2. Board Advisory Services: Board advisory services including board recruitment, nomination committee chairing, and company-specific training sessions and workshops. Customized to strengthen board competence on topics such as board composition, board/management collaboration, and role of the chair.
3. ESG for Boards Training Program: Three-module ESG competency program for board directors and top managers. Participants receive ESG competent certificate from DNV upon completion. Companies with minimum 40% ESG certified board directors receive company ESG certificate. Program delivered online via TEAMS.
4. Speaking Engagements: Founder/CEO Turid Elisabeth Solvang delivers speeches on corporate governance topics including gender balance on boards and ESG. Speeches in English or Norwegian at various conferences and seminars.
5. Women in Finance Study Tour: Study tours for female leaders in Norwegian financial industry visiting financial institutions in London. Fee-based program (approximately £1200-1300 + VAT). Supported by ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FutureBoards is a corporate governance consulting agency that delivers board advisory services (board recruitment, nomination committee chairing, board evaluations), certified training programs (the ESG for Boards Competency Program co-developed with DNV and EY), and signature conferences/dialogues (Cross Border Dialogues at Norwegian Embassies, Topplederdebatten, FutureBoards Dialogues, CFO Board Forum, Women in Finance Study Tours, Ny i styret). The firm operates as an independent global network of governance practitioners serving board directors, top managers, investors, and companies across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the UK.

Product overview

FutureBoards is an independent global network of corporate governance experts offering a portfolio of services centered on board development and professional development. The core offerings include the ESG for Boards Competency Program (a three-module training program with DNV certification), board competence workshops (including 'The Key to the Boardroom' workshop and company-specific training), board composition and recruitment services, and speaking engagements. The company also organizes recurring events including Cross Border Dialogues (international forums on board diversity), Topplederdebatten (annual leadership debate with E24), FutureBoards Dialogues (executive roundtables with Nobels Fredssenter and S-HUB), CFO Board Forum, and Women in Finance Study Tours. These services collectively support board directors in ensuring long-term sustainable value creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ESG for Boards: A competency program for board directors and top managers on how the ESG-agenda affects the boards' role, composition and work processes, developed in collaboration with DNV and EY
• Cross Border Dialogues
• The key to the boardroom
• FutureBoards Dialogues
• CFO Board Forum
• Topplederdebatten
• Women in Finance Study Tour

Products and services

• ESG for Boards Competency Program A three-module online training program for board directors and senior managers covering how the ESG agenda affects boards' role, composition, and work processes. Co-developed with DNV and EY; DNV issues individual competence certificates upon completion and corporate ESG certificates to firms with ≥40% certified board directors.
• The Key to the Boardroom A half-day workshop helping participants secure their first or next board mandate, covering the board director role and responsibility, defining personal contribution, and developing plans to secure board positions.
• Company Specific Training Sessions Tailor-made training sessions and workshops for companies to strengthen board competence on topics such as board composition, board/management collaboration, and the role of the chair.
• Cross Border Dialogues International dialogue events organized in collaboration with Royal Norwegian Embassies and local partner organizations, exchanging views on gender balance and board diversity. Held in Brussels, London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Yangon, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, and Shanghai.
• Board Composition Services Board recruitment and nomination committee services, including board evaluation, candidate profiling, screening/interview processes, and onboarding support to ensure competent and diverse board composition.
• Speeches and Presentations Keynote speeches and presentations by founder and CEO Turid Elisabeth Solvang on corporate governance topics, including ESG, gender balance on boards, and global board trends, delivered in English or Norwegian at conferences and seminars.
• Topplederdebatten Annual leadership debate held during Arendalsuka in collaboration with E24, exploring top executive and board member roles in sustainable value creation. 7th edition in 2025.
• FutureBoards Dialogues Exclusive roundtable meetings for board members and top executives (CxOs) focused on insight and dialogue, organized in collaboration with Nobels Fredssenter and S-HUB.
• CFO Board Forum Exclusive roundtable for CFOs and board members focused on insight and dialogue on sustainability, strategic finance, and board collaboration, organized with Nobels Fredssenter and S-HUB.
• Women in Finance Study Tour Fee-based study tour for female leaders in the Norwegian financial industry visiting London financial institutions (Financial Times, Rothschild & Co, Norges Bank Investment Management, DNB, Pemberton Asset Management), culminating in a Cross Border Dialogue. Fee £1,200 (+ VAT) for 2025 cohort; £1,300 (+ VAT) for 2026 cohort. Supported by ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation and Kvinner I Finans Charter.
• Ny i styret (New to the Board) Foundational course on board roles and responsibilities for new or aspiring board members, covering legal frameworks, role understanding, and board process logistics. Co-hosted with Schibsted/Shifter at Schibsted's Oslo office.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Jeanne Stampe, Lead ESG Policy Advisor from Norges Bank Investment Management, speaks at FutureBoards Cross Border Dialogues presenting the fund's expectations and voting guidelines regarding board diversity, independence, and accountability in portfolio companies.
• ABGSC Women In Finance FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Supporting partner for FutureBoards Women in Finance Study Tour to London and Cross Border Dialogue events. Provides funding and endorsement for initiatives promoting gender diversity in financial services leadership.
• Kvinner i Finans ChartercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Same as Women in Finance Charter Norway. Supported by FutureBoards events including London Cross Border Dialogues. As of February 2026, 65 financial institutions have signed the charter.
• Schibsted/ShiftercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Co-host of Ny i styret (New to the Board) training course for new and aspiring board members. Held at Schibsted Oslo headquarters, the course provides foundational knowledge on board role, responsibilities, and practical governance aspects.
• DNVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-developer and certificate issuer for the ESG for Boards Competency Program. By completing the three online modules, participants receive the ESG for Boards Competent certificate from DNV, one of the world's largest assurance companies. Companies with minimum 40% ESG certified board directors receive a company ESG certificate. DNV also co-hosts Cross Border Dialogues in Singapore and supports Women in Finance initiatives.
• EYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-developer of ESG for Boards Competency Program alongside DNV. EY provides content partnership for ESG Module 3 covering board responsibility and accountability topics including CSRD, CSDDD, ISSB standards, and annual report preparation. As one of the world's largest professional services firms, EY contributes expertise in sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Telenor AsiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Co-host of FutureBoards Cross Border Dialogues in Singapore, including the February 2025 event (6th edition) and January 2026 event (7th edition) at Telenor Asia's office. Håkon Bruaset Kjøl, Deputy Head of Telenor Asia, participates as speaker discussing board diversity and talent in Asia.
• Singapore Institute of Directors (SID)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Local organization partner for FutureBoards Cross Border Dialogues in Singapore. SID Women Directors Network Chair Ms Ching Yoke Sin and other SID representatives participate as speakers. Provides local context and access to Singapore's director community.
• Norwegian Business Association Singapore (NBAS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Local organization partner for FutureBoards Cross Border Dialogues in Singapore. Leonard Opitz Stornes serves as President of NBAS and Managing Director Asia at QUARKS. Collaborates on Cross Border Dialogue programming and participant engagement.
• Nobels FredssentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration partner for FutureBoards Dialogues and CFO Board Forum events. Roundtables held at Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, bringing dialogue principles inspired by Nobel Peace Prize laureates to discussions on leadership, governance, and sustainability in Norwegian business.
• S-HUBcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration partner for FutureBoards Dialogues and CFO Board Forum alongside Nobels Fredssenter. Andreas Friis, CEO of S-HUB contributes keynote presentations on sustainability trends and practical implementation in Norwegian companies.
• Women on Boards – JordanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024FutureBoards co-created the launch event of Women on Boards – Jordan, supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Amman. Represents expansion of board diversity initiatives to the Middle East region.
• Women in Finance Charter Norway (Kvinner i Finans Charter)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Co-founded by Turid Solvang in 2021, inspired by Women in Finance Charter UK. As of February 2026, 65 financial institutions have signed the Norwegian charter. FutureBoards builds networking and dialogue arena for signatory employees. The Norwegian charter was directly inspired by the UK version presented at a FutureBoards virtual dialogue in November 2020.
• Royal Norwegian Embassies (Global)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019FutureBoards Cross Border Dialogues organized in collaboration with and hosted by Royal Norwegian Embassies in Brussels, London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Yangon and Abu Dhabi, as well as Royal Norwegian Consulates General in Mumbai and Shanghai. The embassy partnership provides diplomatic context and high-level access for dialogue on gender balance and diversity in corporate governance. The 2026 London event will be the 8th edition there; 23rd globally.
• Boards Impact ForumminorOthers · 1 January 2016CEO Turid Solvang is member of Expert Advisory Board at Boards Impact Forum, contributing expertise on corporate governance and board diversity to this international forum.
• ESG ExchangeminorOthers · 1 January 2016CEO Turid Solvang is member of Advisory Committee of ESG Exchange, contributing to sustainability and governance expertise exchange across the global ESG community.
• Good Governance AcademycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Partner organization within FutureBoards community. Hosted 12th colloquium on enhancing governance and accountability in public sector. Good Governance Academy podcast features CEO Turid Solvang discussing ESG for Boards topics.
• European Women on BoardscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Distinguished partner within FutureBoards Community network of organizations focused on gender balance and diversity in corporate leadership across Europe.
• E24flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2016Media partner for annual Topplederdebatten (Leadership Debate) held during Arendalsuka. For 7th consecutive year in 2025, E24's economic commentator Ina Vedde-Fjærestad co-hosts with Turid Solvang. The debate explores leadership, governance, and sustainable value creation topics.
• European Confederation of Directors' Associations (ecoDa)flagshipOthers · 1 January 2016Turid Solvang served as Chair of ecoDa, which represents 55,000 board directors from 20 European countries. As board member since 2011, contributed to initiatives in governance policy, nomination, evaluation, and diversity. Represented ecoDa on board of Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Norwegian Institute of Directors (Norsk Institutt for Styremedlemmer): National director institute co-founded by FutureBoards founder Turid Solvang in 2009, which she led until 2016 before founding FutureBoards. Operates in the same corporate-governance education and training space in Norway with overlapping board-director training, evaluation, and certification offerings.
• Singapore Institute of Directors (SID): Singapore national director institute serving as a local partner for FutureBoards' Cross Border Dialogues. Provides board training, certification, and director-development programs across Singapore with comparable audience (board directors and executives) and complementary ESG/governance curriculum.
• Women in Finance Charter (UK): The UK charter that directly inspired FutureBoards' co-founding of the Norwegian Women in Finance Charter (Kvinner i Finans Charter) in 2021. Operates the same gender-balance commitment model for financial institutions, now signed by 400+ UK firms and mirrored in Norway.
• European Women on Boards (EWoB): Brussels-based non-profit promoting gender diversity on European corporate boards, explicitly listed as a partner within FutureBoards' community network. Operates in the same governance, board-diversity, and women-in-leadership space with comparable programs and advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• UK Institute of Directors (IoD): The UK's largest membership organization for directors, offering Chartered Director certification, training, and policy advocacy. Operates as a broad incumbent in board governance and has been instrumental in launching the Women in Finance Charter UK that inspired FutureBoards' co-founding of the Norwegian charter.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and board advisory firm with a deep board-services practice (board effectiveness reviews, director recruitment, succession planning). Directly comparable to FutureBoards' board advisory and composition services, though at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm, with a board of directors practice providing board recruitment, evaluation, and governance advisory. Competes with FutureBoards' board composition and nomination-committee services, though at materially larger scale.
• National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD): The leading US member association for corporate board directors, providing education, certification (Certified Governance Professional), and peer networking. Operates a parallel governance training and certification model in a different geography with the same audience segmentation (board directors, top executives).
• ecoDa (European Confederation of Directors' Associations): European umbrella body representing 55,000 board directors across 20 countries, formerly chaired by FutureBoards' founder. While not a commercial competitor, ecoDa sets governance standards and convenes the same board-director audience FutureBoards serves through programs, events, and policy advocacy.

Emerging players

• Diligent (Diligent Corporation): Global SaaS provider of board governance software (board portals, ESG reporting, governance risk and compliance). Adjacent in category — sells tools that improve board effectiveness — but competes more in technology-enabled governance rather than advisory/training services like FutureBoards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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