Schinderman explained that the structure serves the Dean s management style particularly well. He prefers to call upon members when he has specific implement that he wants to implement. Board members join this group for a variety of reasons. Some of them have very particular agendas and generally there is room to accommodate these requests. Schinderman also pointed out that the current Board relishes the opportunity to network with each other.
Many deals begin over bagels and coffee at the twice-annual meetings.
Still most board members join for the reasons Heinz Durr, Chairman of the Supervisory Group at Deutsche Bahn, did. The German railroad executive, who is the newest member and one of the few non-alumni, is genuinely interested in helping CBS reach out to more German recruits. European and Asian board members are very helpful in interviewing applicants, hosting admission events, and generally representing the school abroad.