Effective governance depends on directors who combine technical knowledge with sound judgement, independent thinking and practical experience. Today's directors are expected to exercise independent judgement, provide effective oversight, oversee delegated activities, challenge constructively, fulfil their fiduciary duties and demonstrate that decisions are informed, well documented and supported by robust governance processes.

The Board Academy™ bridges the gap between governance theory, regulatory expectations and practical boardroom execution. Combining Luxembourg regulatory requirements, CSSF supervisory priorities, ILA governance principles and international governance best practices, our programmes help directors translate governance into effective day-to-day decision-making.

Designed for boards of directors, investment funds, PSFs, family offices, multinational groups, fund administrators and independent directors, every programme is tailored to the organisation's governance framework, operating model and strategic priorities.

Rather than delivering generic governance training, we build practical boardroom capability, helping directors become more confident, effective and better equipped to lead organisations with accountability.

Our programmes

Director onboarding

Building confident directors from day one.

Supporting newly appointed directors in understanding their legal responsibilities, governance framework and the practical expectations of serving on a Luxembourg board.

Example topics include:

• Roles and responsibilities of directors

• Duty of care & directors' liabilities

• D&O insurance coverage

• Board responsibilities & accountability

• Corporate and fund governance fundamentals

• Effective place of management & governance substance

• Governance documentation & evidencing the duty of care

• Decision-making & effective oversight

• Working effectively with governance teams and delegated service providers

Continuing professional development & tailored learning

Governance continues to evolve. Regulations change, organisations grow, new risks emerge and board expectations increase.

We provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), executive masterclasses and bespoke learning programmes tailored to your organisation's governance framework, business model and regulatory environment.

Programmes may be delivered annually, on demand, or in response to Board Effectiveness Reviews, governance transformation initiatives, internal audit recommendations, regulatory developments or CSSF observations.

Director masterclasses

Practical sessions designed to help directors apply governance principles confidently in real-life boardroom situations.

Example masterclass topics include:

• Director’s duty of care & liabilities

• Effective board oversight & accountability

• Oversight of delegated activities & third-party service providers

• Documenting the duty of care & board decision-making

• Effective place of management & governance substance

• Board effectiveness & constructive challenge

• Board dynamics & high-performing boards

• Governance technology & digital boardrooms

• Artificial intelligence & the future of corporate governance

• Governance continuity & business continuity planning

• Delegation of authority & approval frameworks

• Working effectively with fund administrators

• Risk governance & internal controls

• Crisis governance & decision-making under pressure

• Conflicts of interest & director independence

Flexible delivery

Every organisation has different governance challenges.

Our programmes can be delivered:

• On demand

• As standalone masterclasses or structured development programmes

• In-house or virtually

• As part of director onboarding

• As annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Following Board Effectiveness Reviews

• Following CSSF observations or regulatory inspections

• Following governance transformation projects

• Tailored to your governance framework, operating model and strategic priorities

Why learn with Diderich Consulting?

The Board Academy™ has been developed by Horiana Secara, Founder of Diderich Consulting, a CSSF-approved director with more than 11 years of governance experience in Luxembourg.

Combining a background in law, finance and corporate governance, Horiana brings a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges legal requirements, commercial decision-making and operational execution. This enables directors to understand not only what good governance requires, but how to implement it effectively in practice.

Over the course of her career, Horiana has organised and participated in more than 2,500 board meetings, including over 1,400 meetings as Company Secretary and more than 1,000 meetings as Director, across investment funds, regulated entities and multinational group structures.

Beyond her personal board mandates, Horiana built and led the corporate governance function of a leading Luxembourg fund administrator and coordinated its directorship practice across a large portfolio of entities. This experience provides first-hand insight into board organisation, governance operating models, governance documentation, delegation frameworks and the practical challenges faced by boards, governance teams, fund administrators and regulated entities.

Every programme is built on practical experience rather than theory alone.