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Testimonials
Reflecting the strength of this learning community, Lead the Future has achieved an average participant satisfaction score of 4.8/5, based on feedback across cohorts. Hear what past participants have to say about the programme:
Hear what Lead the Future participant, Alexandre Panciera has to say on the value of online learning.
Hear what Lisa Mondschein has to say on how the diversity of the cohort enriches the programme.
Hear from Mohammad Sammour, on how the programme helps you sense, deliver and sustain value out of your initiatives.
Lead the Future Participant Testimonial – Joshua McCloud
The programme emphasises innovation, strategy and leadership in a digital and AI-driven world, building competencies to navigate persistent uncertainty and continuous disruption. Everything I learned has had a direct, positive impact on my work and helped shape my career.
Joshua McCloud
Senior Director, Client Solutions Security Lead, at Avanade
Joshua McCloud
Senior Director, Client Solutions Security Lead, at Avanade
Lead the Future Participant Testimonial – Florian Nitsche
It pushed me to think differently about leadership, innovation and what it takes to navigate an ever-evolving future… Learning from such diverse perspectives has been both inspiring and enriching, and these connections will stay with me far beyond the programme.
Florian Nitsche
CFO, CNT Management Consulting AG
Florian Nitsche
CFO, CNT Management Consulting AG
Lead the Future Participant Testimonial – Charmian Day
From innovation and strategy to leadership and financial fluency, negotiation to mastering AI, every module challenged me to rethink my assumptions and apply new ideas directly to real‑world challenges. It’s been one of the best career decisions I’ve made.
Charmian Day
Global Head of Category Vision & Value Propositions, at a leading pharmaceutical company
Charmian Day
Global Head of Category Vision & Value Propositions, at a leading pharmaceutical company
Lead the Future Participant Story – Martim Bustorff
Lead the Future has been pivotal in advancing my leadership readiness and strategic foresight, equipping me with the confidence and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern management. The tools, frameworks, and relationships cultivated during this journey are assets I carry forward, confident in my preparedness for high-impact management and executive roles.
Martim Bustorff
Senior Digital Product Owner, Tillster Inc.
Martim Bustorff
Senior Digital Product Owner, Tillster Inc.
Embracing a new model of leadership on INSEAD's Lead the Future Programme
The format worked very well for me and the learnings both justified my efforts as well as surpassed my expectations. I anticipate that the programme, together with my rich, diverse, international experience, will contribute to my continued professional growth.
Koen Van den Eynde
Strategy and Sustainability Global Segment Manager, Bayer Crop Science
Koen Van den Eynde
Strategy and Sustainability Global Segment Manager, Bayer Crop Science
Investing in growth: Vicky Politou's experience with Lead the Future
Lead the Future is a practical and purposeful programme — it offers valuable learnings with substance. It’s not “generic”, superficial or theoretical. Instead, it allows for practice, and you are given tools to apply what you have learned in your own context.
Vicky Politou
Internal Audit Director at a top Greek banking group
Vicky Politou
Internal Audit Director at a top Greek banking group
