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Global C-Suite Leadership Programme

For AI-powered, ESG-aligned, future-resilient leadership
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Programme overview

The Global C-Suite Leadership Programme is a transformative journey that equips C-suite leaders to thrive in an interconnected and ever-evolving world. Designed to broaden your perspective and prepare you to step beyond functional expertise and operate as enterprise-wide strategists, the programme empowers you to inspire trust, foster collaboration and create innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth while navigating complex global challenges.

Gain the strategic insight to understand and respond to global forces such as artificial intelligence (AI), harness its creative potential to transform industries, enhance productivity, solve problems and drive innovation for competitive advantage across diverse markets. The programme culminates in a three-and-a-half-day academic immersion at London Business School’s vibrant campus where you engage with world-class faculty, global peers and gain exposure to innovation hubs.

Programme benefits

Through this interactive learning journey, you will:

  • develop strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making skills to lead effectively in complex global environments

  • refine your leadership style to inspire teams, drive transformation and embed adaptive, innovative and ethical practices

  • gain insights into AI, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and emerging business challenges to seize opportunities and address global market shifts

  • drive innovation through design thinking and cultivate organisational agility to navigate disruption

  • integrate AI to enhance decision-making, unlock efficiencies and strengthen competitiveness

  • foster sustainable practices and ethical leadership to build resilient, future-focused organisations.

Right for you?

This programme is for:

  • C-suite executives, incumbent C-suite leaders and senior executives preparing to step into a global leadership role from a regional one

  • Heads of strategy, transformation or business development who want to design, evaluate and implement strategic initiatives to seize emerging opportunities in a fast-changing global market

Background and experience: 

  • senior executives with strategic responsibilities

  • at least 10 years of management experience

On-campus learning in London

Immerse yourself in the vibrant London ecosystem during the three-and-a-half-day on-campus module. Mornings focus on themes high on the CXO agenda, including the new long life, generative AI and ESG. You will engage with London Business School’s thought leaders and industry experts, gaining real-world insights into how global organisations are responding to these shifts.

In the afternoons, you will apply these insights and assess each theme through the lens of people, businesses and markets, examining how they impact your workforce, organisation and customers. You will also connect with global peers, participate in a group project and explore local innovation hubs.

This immersive experience is designed to broaden your perspective on critical leadership themes, strengthen strategic thinking and equip you to return with bold, future-focused ideas and solutions for long-term business challenges.

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The Business of AI: Innovation, ethics and strategy

London Business School equips participants with advanced insights into AI, with a clear focus on its strategic relevance in business and finance. The programme explores how AI can be applied to unlock value, support innovation and address emerging challenges across industries.

AI for business transformation
AI for business transformation

Examine how AI drives industry transformation, unlocks productivity and addresses complex business problems.

Ethical development of AI
Ethical development of AI

Understand the importance of designing AI systems that prioritise fairness, transparency and social responsibility.

Responsible implementation
Responsible implementation

Engage with frameworks and strategies to mitigate risks, including misinformation, bias and unintended consequences.

Unlocking innovation
Unlocking innovation

Harness AI’s creative power to inspire new solutions and redefine business practices.

Curriculum

The programme is divided into two phases: Global Leadership Redefined and the Future of Business. In Phase 1, you will explore strategic leadership and practise innovative approaches for human-centred decision-making. In Phase 2, you will engage in experiential learning with London Business School thought leaders and apply insights in action learning sets with industry peers.

Programme highlights

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Innovation at the heart of London

Visit innovation hubs, network with global peers and engage in immersive on-campus learning.

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AI-focused insights

Gain fresh insights into the potential of AI in business leadership and how you can integrate it into your organisation.

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High-touch experience

Benefit from live sessions with faculty, industry experts and a dedicated success coach.

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Guest speakers

Learn from leading global experts in leadership and strategy.

Experts in the field

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Dr Howard Viney

Programme Director and Academic Mentor

Dr Howard Viney is a Consultant Programme Director, Academic Mentor and Facilitator who has worked with London Business School for over 17 years. He has worked on many Executi...

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Julian Birkinshaw

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Academic Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital

Professor Julian Birkinshaw’s main area of expertise is the strategy for and organisation of large corporations, with a focus on diverse issues, including innovation, corporat...

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Raina Brands

Associate Professor, Lead (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)

Professor Raina Brands holds a BA in Psychology (Honours I, University Medal), an MA from the University of Queensland, Australia, as well as MPhil and PhD degrees in Manageme...

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Freek Vermeulen

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Professor Freek Vermeulen holds an MA and a PhD from Tilburg University. His research on strategic management, innovation and entrepreneurship has been published in prominent ...

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Aneeta Rattan

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Dr Aneeta Rattan holds a BA degree from Columbia University and a PhD from Stanford University. Her expertise lies in mindsets, diversity and belonging in organisations, focus...

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Randall Peterson

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Professor Randall Peterson holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. As a faculty member at London Business School, his research and teachi...

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Alex Edmans

Professor of Finance; Fellow of the British Academy; Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor Alex Edmans graduated from Oxford University and worked for Morgan Stanley in investment banking and fixed income before earning a PhD in Finance from MIT Sloan as a...

Pathway to alumni benefits

The Global C-Suite Leadership Programme can be your stepping stone to earning exclusive alumni benefits. Select an additional five-day in-person programme from London Business School’s extensive portfolio and complete both programmes within one year from the completion of the Global C-Suite Leadership Programme to join an elite international alumni network. On completion, you will:

  • join the London Business School Executive Education alumni network to take your place in a 17,000-strong community spanning 150 countries

  • benefit from lifelong learning through monthly newsletters, interactive webinars and exclusive events in your region

  • join LBS Hub, our interactive alumni platform, to connect and network with some of the finest minds in the world of business

  • join the Executive Education LinkedIn group for LBS updates.

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a verified digital certificate of achievement from London Business School Executive Education.

Programme calendar

The programme includes insights from the academic director on relevant topics, three live online check-in sessions with the faculty director in Module 2, a group project to apply your learnings and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding of key concepts. It consists of two phases, featuring online faculty sessions, live online sessions with industry leaders and a success coach, peer-to-peer engagement and an immersive experience on the London Business School campus.

Date

Location

Engage and Connect

15 December 2025

Pre-work + Live online session

Module 1: Global Strategy

4–17 February 2026

Live online | Three sessions

Module 2: Strategic Leadership

4–17 March 2026

Live online | Three sessions

Module 3: Innovation in the C-Suite

22 April-27 May 2026

Online + Live online

Module 4: Future of Business

15–18 June 2026

3.5 days | In-person in London

Reflect and Graduate

27 July 2026

Live online session

Note: The programme schedule is subject to change.

This certificate programme does not grant academic credit or a degree from London Business School.

FAQs

Connect with a Programme Adviser for a 1:1 Session

Our programme advisers have helped senior executives across the world choose the right programme for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding of why the Global C-Suite Leadership Programme is the right fit for you.

Email: lbs_glcxo@emeritus.org

Phone: +971 80 0088601098 (UAE) / +44 132 580 8719 (UK) / +1 618 753 6066 (USA) / +52 55966 18983 (LATAM)

Flexible payment options available.

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