Oxford Bank Governance Programme
From 22 June - 26 June 2026, Prof. Kern Alexander co-directs and will be speaking at the Oxford Bank Governance Programme at University of Oxford Saïd Business School.
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The Oxford Bank Governance Programme is a five-day, in-person executive education programme at Saïd Business School designed for current and aspiring bank board directors, senior banking executives, regulators, compliance leaders, and governance professionals.
Key focus
The programme helps participants strengthen their ability to govern and lead banks in an environment shaped by:
- Digital transformation and fintech disruption
- Increasing regulatory expectations
- Risk, capital, and liquidity management
- Sustainable finance and ESG considerations
- Board culture, ethics, and leadership effectiveness
What participants learn
The curriculum is structured around:
- Governance, leadership, and culture
- Regulation, capital, and liquidity management
- Risk management and financial statements
- Strategy, growth, and responsible business
- The future of banking
Who it's for
Typically aimed at professionals with significant banking experience, including:
- Bank board members and non-executive directors
- Senior banking and financial services leaders
- Audit, compliance, legal, and regulatory professionals
- Executives preparing for board-level responsibilities
Main takeaway
The programme is essentially a board-level governance and leadership course for the banking sector, combining Oxford research with practitioner expertise to help leaders navigate regulation, technology change, sustainability, risk, and long-term strategy. Participants also gain access to the Oxford Saïd alumni network.