In the panel moderated by Murat Yeşildere, with contributions from Yeşim Güra and Françoise Bertrand, key themes included strategic thinking, independence of perspective, results orientation, and effective communication. The discussion emphasized that preparedness, awareness, and readiness to seize opportunities are critical in this journey, while effective communication fundamentally begins with listening.
Sharing Insights and Experience panel of the Changing Seats: From the Executive Chair to the Boardroom, organized in collaboration with Women on Boards Türkiye.
What does it really take to earn your first board seat? In this panel, Françoise Bertrand, Chair of the Board of VIA Rail Canada, and Yeşim Güra, Mentor at Women on Boards Türkiye and Independent Board Member, share practical advice for executives preparing to transition into board leadership. Moderated by Murat Yeşildere, Managing Partner at Egon Zehnder, the conversation explores how aspiring directors can build credibility, develop the right mindset, and create lasting value in the boardroom.
Topics include:
Via Rail Canada
Chair of Board
Egon Zehnder
Managing Partner
Women on Board Türkiye
Mentor
