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The Veblen Director Programme

At Veblen Directors Program, we nurture Tomorrow's Boardroom Leaders

We help our community members secure a guaranteed board seat solely based on their existing experience through a 5-step process

About Us

How to get a Board seat.
With only your current experience. Guaranteed!

Veblen Director Program is a unique Training Program and Community for career ambitious individuals and entrepreneurs who want to fast track into a Board seat.

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The Veblen Methodology

Access to proven strategies, robust systems, and the consistent support you need to secure a board seat.

This program is exclusively for ambitious and driven individuals who want to make a bigger impact and don’t want to be held back because they come from the wrong background, went to the wrong schools, look different, or are excluded based on small minded prejudices.  

We deliver results because:

Testimonials

Olukayode Akinbinu

I ventured into the Veblen Directors Programme, seeking growth and embracing power of continuous learning. I discovered a tapestry of knowledge, a network of brillant minds, and countless opportunities for personal and professional development.

Tokeshia Schroeder
Tokeshia Schroeder

I joined the Veblen Programme as a continuing education opportunity. I continue to learn new and practical information as part of the VDP but the true benefit is the network you build. VDP has a wonderful group of members from various backgrounds that provide real life insights, advice, and unique learning opportunities.

Rene Aafjes

The Veblen program has challenged me to think differently about business, to expand my network and has quickly provided opportunities that were non-existent before joining. I can't wait to see where I am after 12 months.

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Some Companies we have worked with

Veblen Expert Panel

Stephanie J Batot

Stephanie J Batot

Communications lead | Content strategy and management | Diversity & Inclusion advocate

Neil Fachie

Neil Fachie Obe

14 x World Champion Cyclist | Performance Business Coach | Author |Speaker

Ralph White

Ralph White

Investor | Business Mentor | Performance Consultant

Victoria Sylvester FIEP

Victoria Sylvester FIEP

Founder | CEO | Board Director | ESG Lead

Tom Lazell

Tom Lazell

Executive Director at Gallagher

Franziska Grobler

Franziska Grobler

Digital Marketing | Marketing Automation | Business Consultant

Andrew McGregor

Andrew McGregor

Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

Joanne Flinn

Joanne Flinn

Sustainability for Business: Environment, Social and Governance | Author | Speaker

Darren Finkelstein

International Accountability Coach

Jeremy Harbour

Jeremy Harbour

A global leader in the field of small business Mergers & Acquisitions. Founder of Unity Group and Harbour Club.

Founder of VDP

CALLUM LAING

Callum Laing is the Founder of the Veblen Director Programme and a Partner at Unity Group. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Callum has founded and grown companies across various countries and industries, focusing on helping small businesses access capital markets for the past decade. Since joining Unity Group, he has completed over 100 M&A transactions, with most reaching public markets.

Callum is also the author of four business books, including the bestsellers ‘Progressive Partnerships – The Future of Business,’ ‘Agglomerate – From Idea to IPO in 12 months,’ and ‘Entrepreneurial Investing.’ His latest book, ‘Boardroom Blueprint,’ offers valuable insights into securing board positions.

Based in Singapore, Callum is regularly featured in media and as a public speaker at global events. He has held positions as High Commissioner to Singapore for the World Business Angel Forum and Ambassador to DealGateway.com. Callum resides in Singapore with his wife and two daughters.