11th Washington Energy Summit 2026 Distinguished Speakers Include

Helle Bank Jorgensen is an internationally recognized voice on governance, board effectiveness, and sustainability. She leads Board Intelligence’s Board Development practice globally, empowering boards and leadership teams around the world to enhance their impact through the science of board effectiveness. Helle was previously the founder and CEO of Competent Boards, the world-renowned education platform acquired by Board Intelligence in 2025.

Beyond her work with Competent Boards and Board Intelligence, Helle has initiated several pioneering projects. These include the world’s first green account, the first integrated report, the first holistic supply chain program, and many other innovative business solutions. Her latest endeavour is the Amazon bestseller The Future Boardroom: How to Transform in Turbulent Times.

Helle is a regular contributor to Financial Times’ Agenda, Board Agenda, and other prominent publications. She has also won numerous awards, including the Corporate Governance Lifetime Achievement Award 2024, the Peter Dey Governance Achievement Award from the Governance Professionals of Canada 2024, and the Globe and Mail’s 50 Changemakers for 2023. She was inducted into the Corporate Governance Hall of Fame by IR (Investor Relations) Magazine in 2024.