Competent: Board Intelligence Acquires Global Platform Competent Boards
Deal News | May 01, 2025 | Business Cloud
Board Intelligence, the largest board technology and advisory firm in the UK and Sweden, has acquired Competent Boards, a globally recognized development platform based in Toronto. This strategic acquisition amalgamates two female-led pioneers in board effectiveness, combining Board Intelligence’s AI-powered tools with Competent Boards’ expertise in board assessment, director education, and sustainability governance. Competent Boards has been instrumental in upskilling thousands of leaders across 57 countries since 2018, with alumni comprising directors and executives from Fortune 500 companies and major global organizations. This union aims to provide an expanded platform integrating transformational AI with profound boardroom insights, empowering boards to have a significant impact. The CEOs of both companies, Helle Bank Jorgensen and Pippa Begg, highlight a shared vision of enhancing board effectiveness and governance worldwide.
Sectors
- Board Technology and Advisory
- Executive Education and Development
Geography
- United Kingdom – Board Intelligence is the largest board technology and advisory firm in the UK.
- Sweden – Board Intelligence is also recognized as the largest board technology and advisory firm in Sweden.
- Canada – Competent Boards is a Toronto-based global platform acquired by Board Intelligence.
Industry
- Board Technology and Advisory – This industry involves providing technological solutions and advisory services to improve the effectiveness of boards of directors.
- Executive Education and Development – Focuses on offering educational programs and resources aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of board directors and executives.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Intelligence | Acquirer | Company | The largest board technology and advisory firm in the UK and Sweden. |
| Competent Boards | Target Company | Company | A globally recognized development platform for board directors and executives based in Toronto. |
| Helle Bank Jorgensen | CEO of Competent Boards | Person | She joins Board Intelligence as global managing director, board development. |
| Pippa Begg | CEO of Board Intelligence | Person | CEO leading the acquisition of Competent Boards. |
| Fortune 500 Companies | Clients of Competent Boards | Companies | Includes global organizations like Rio Tinto, Coca-Cola, Manulife, and Tata Sons Private Limited. |