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Executive Education IN Focus

Executive Education IN Focus

Gain insight into INSEAD Executive Education through our collection of thought-provoking and informative webinars, podcasts, videos, articles and case studies. Curated to inspire, engage and connect our global community of faculty, participants, partners and staff.

Claudine Heron WR Barnett FFE

Claudine Heron

Agri Division CEO, W&R Barnett Ltd

Attended: Finance for Executives

I'm genuinely excited to deploy the analytical tools I've gained, and I know precisely where to probe. Most importantly, I now have the language and confidence to engage effectively with my finance partners.

Paul Bloemendal

Paul Bloemendal

CEO Bloemendal Consults B.V.

Attended: Advanced Management Programme

“The Advanced Management Programme takes you out of the workplace and gives you the chance to really stop, put away your phone, turn off emails and work on yourself as a leader and as a person. It can be exhausting – from yoga at six am to drinks with your peers in the bar till midnight! But it is worth it, and it is so important to go all in and give it your everything. Because that is when you emerge as a far better version of yourself, with the ability to make meaningful change.” 

Women Leaders Programme - Hear from Mrs Hend El Agamy

Hend El Agamy

Vice President, Legal, Madinet Masr

Attended: Women Leaders Programme

INSEAD's reputation was certainly a factor, but what truly attracted me was the focus on leadership as a human journey.

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Sameer Hasija

Dean of Executive Education; Professor of Technology and Operations Management; The Henry Ford Chaired Professor in Technology and Operations

Change is intensifying in speed and volume, so the heat is really on us to remain cutting edge in skill development and pedagogy—so that our clients, be they organisations or individuals, can maintain their cutting edge too.

Karel Cool

Karel Cool

Professor of Strategic Management, The BP Chaired Professor of European Competitiveness

Related Programme: INSEAD Business Sustainability Programme

Karel Cool, co-director of the new INSEAD Business Sustainability Programme shares his belief that executives need to view sustainability as a win-win business opportunity – creating competitive advantage while doing good by society. With a personal passion for the field of research, and many years of experience in developing strategies and frameworks for companies transforming their business models, Professor Cool is enthusiastic to continue educating executives on this crucial subject matter.

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Mary Carey

Regional Director, The Americas at INSEAD Executive Education

The INSEAD-Cargill partnership has been one of those rare and gratifying collaborations that resulted in a true synergy of purpose and talents to achieve ambitious objectives. The results of our partnership speak to the impact the Catalyst experience has had across the entire organisation. Our partnership achieved one of the objectives Cargill stipulated from the start which was that Catalyst shouldn’t really end, but instead ignite continuous learning as participants “pay it forward” to others. We are honoured that our work together on the Catalyst program has supported a shift in the way Cargill’s leaders think and talk about their business.

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I was genuinely surprised by the impact of the Challenge of Leadership programme (COL). To me, the program could just as well be called The Challenge of Leading Your Own Life. It brought me face to face with my blind spots in a way that was both deeply intense and beautifully constructive. That experience gave me the inner strength and peace to make moves that had been stuck for quite some time. I came to see—and experience firsthand—the power of knowing yourself more deeply, and how that shapes you into a better leader: more self-aware, reflective, thoughtful, and ultimately more alive and fully engaged with what truly matters. As an added bonus, I gained friendships that I believe will last a lifetime. We continue to support one another, share our experiences, and help each other keep growing long after the program has ended.Gilberto SarianIndependent Board and Shareholders AdvisorBoard Member, Amigos da Poli — Poli-USP Endowment Fund
Attended: The Challenge of Leadership
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The Challenge of Leadership programme (COL) helped me become a more reflective & courageous leader in deeply human way. My transformation journey began right after completion of Module 4 of COL 25, transitioned from my corporate world role of 18 years, as Senior Vice President in Sri Trang Gloves Thailand to have my very own boutique advisory firm as Managing Director & Lead Advisory. My company was named after the theme gave to me by Professor Graham in module 3 of COL 2025 - Iconoclast = Iconoclast Advisory Pte. Ltd. I would recommend the Challenge of Leadership programme to senior leaders who are typically in end stage of exhaustion in steering the ship of the corporate world, and all you need is some "magical experience" to find the next best steps for yourself and your organisation - Challenge of Leadership (COL) in Fontainebleau, INSEAD is the "magical castle" that you need. Just spare your 1-week time for 4 modules gathering session with Professor Graham + the 25 great leaders in your COL community in Fontainebleau, and you will experience your very own magical journey, within the SAFE COL community - whatever happen in COL, remained in COL. With sincere gratitude to Professor Graham Ward and Dr. Ana Lueneburger for creating such a meaningful, reflective, and impactful learning experience for me and COL 25 colleagues. Your guidance made the COL journey deeply impactful and personally valuable to me. Thank you very much & Danke schön. :)Michelle Tan Win Cu Iconoclast Advisory Pte. Ltd.Managing Director and Lead Advisory
Attended: The Challenge of Leadership
Find out more about the Women Leaders Programme from Amparo Gimenez

From Imposter Syndrome to Intentional Leadership

At this pivotal stage of my career, I felt the need to pressure-test my leadership framework. I wanted to move beyond managing complexity and start defining the strategy within it.
Amparo Cuerda Gimenez

Managing Director at Deporvillage

Amparo Cuerda Gimenez

Managing Director at Deporvillage

Topic: Leadership
Attended: Women Leaders Programme
Find out about the Leading Change in an Age of Digital Transformation from Christina Ghetti

Connecting Strategy, Culture, and Execution for Change

The insights were particularly impactful, bringing both depth and clarity to complex transformation challenges. The way these insights were translated into actionable frameworks made it easier to apply them directly in my day-to-day leadership context.
Cristina Ghetti

Group Head of Digital Employee Experience, Zurich Insurance

Cristina Ghetti

Group Head of Digital Employee Experience, Zurich Insurance

Topic: Leadership
Attended: Leading Change in an Age of Digital Transformation
Trond Stabekk
The Challenge of Leadership programme is for me essential if you want to develop yourself as a leader and person to the next level. The programme gave me key insights in my own patterns in life, and a huge source of learning from getting a deep insight from the fellow participants as well as the professors mentoring us through the four modules. The Challenge of Leadership programme gave me a greater understanding of what happens behind the scenes of either individuals or organisations, and how that influence performance and the ability for growth. By gaining access to the toolbox on how to deal with these challenges, it will make yourself as a person and leader, and through that also your company, elevate its potential.This is a life changing programme, and if you are willing to, it will change your future both as a person and leader. Trond StabekkChief Finance Officer, OBOS (Norway)INSEAD Alumni, Challenge of Leadership Programme
Attended: The Challenge of Leadership