The Global Chairs & Board Directors Network
The governance community that connects, develops and elevates board directors and governance leaders worldwide. Every tier delivers more than three times its annual fee in value.
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Your answers help us understand your governance background so we can place you in the right tier and connect you with the members and resources most relevant to your goals.
Your application is reviewed only by the GBI Membership Committee and is never shared with third parties.
Board chairs, non-executive directors, committee leaders, C-suite executives and governance professionals connect, learn from each other and build the relationships that shape governance careers.
Directors who face the same challenges you do, from NRC effectiveness to AI oversight and board succession, across 60+ countries. Every member gets board role listings and the At Cost Quarterly Directors Exchange.
Weekly governance insights, webinars and 10% to 20% off every GBI programme. From Premium, the $1,550 GMBR Masterclass, monthly board briefings and case study libraries are included.
Board CV review for every member, plus advisory coaching sessions that scale from 1 to 4 a year, LinkedIn profile reviews and interview preparation.
A guaranteed interview on Executive-Moves.com from Premium, a guaranteed Cover Story at Executive, and speaker and panellist opportunities at GBI events.
Fill in the form on this page in about 5 to 8 minutes. We ask about your professional background, governance experience and membership goals.
The GBI Membership Committee reviews your application, typically within 2 to 3 working days. Executive tier applications are reviewed for seniority.
Once approved, you receive your confirmed tier and a payment link. Nothing is charged before approval, and your employer or board can be invoiced directly.
Receive your portal login, tier benefits guide and your invitation to the next At Cost Quarterly Directors Exchange. Corporate accounts are introduced to their dedicated relationship manager.
Not sure which is right? Apply anyway and the Membership Committee will recommend the tier that matches your governance profile.
Aspiring and early-career directors
$995
per year
Practising NEDs and experienced directors
$2,295
per year
Everything in Standard, plus:
Chairs, senior NEDs and C-suite
$3,995
per year
Everything in Premium, plus:
Boards and governance teams
$9,995
per year, 5 seats
Premium benefits for all 5 members, plus:
Billed annually. Upgrade at any time and pay only the prorated difference. Compare every benefit in detail.
“The GCBD Network gave me the peer connections that three years of independent networking could not.”
Senior Non-Executive Director
Financial Services, Dubai · Premium Member
“As an NRC Chair, the concierge introductions at Executive level connected me with exactly the right peers. The conversations have directly improved my committee's practice on succession planning and compensation governance.”
NRC Chair
Listed Company, London · Executive Member
“The annual governance health-check identified three specific improvements to our board evaluation process. We implemented all three within a quarter. The Corporate membership pays for itself in governance quality alone.”
Company Secretary
Energy Sector, Riyadh · Corporate Member
Your application is reviewed only by the GBI Membership Committee and never shared with third parties.
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We respond to every application within 2 to 3 working days, and contact you directly if we need clarification.
Upgrade at any time and pay only the prorated difference. If you are not satisfied within 30 days, contact us to discuss your experience.
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