The Corporate Leader How Corporate Managers Contribute Value

Who Is Right for the Program

The HBS Executive Education program The Corporate Leader is designed for senior executives from midsize to large multidivisional or multinational companies who have corporate-level responsibilities. The program is also appropriate for business unit managers working closely with the corporate office and for executives currently working in, or planning to join, the corporate office.

Focusing on challenges that are similar across industries and geographies, this program assembles a group of accomplished executives from many different types of businesses around the world. Inside and outside the classroom, and long after the program ends, you will have a unique opportunity to network with your peers, share experiences and ideas, discuss real business challenges and solutions, and gain diverse new perspectives.

Because of the fast-paced nature and distinctive format of this intensive program, you must have prior experience with the case study method. Ideal candidates are alumni of HBS or other leading business schools.

Past Participants Represented:

Industries Nationalities
5% Chem/Pharm/Bio 22% Asia/Pacific
3% Communications 34% Europe
11% Consumer Products 14% Latin America
12% Financial 30% North America
10% High Technology
9% Manufacturing
8% Nonprofit Services
10% Other Services
10% Professional Services
5% Raw Materials/Energy
1% Real Estate/Construction
7% Retail Services
9% Utilities/Telecommunications

"The Corporate Leader widened my expertise and my experience. Not only did the program make me more aware of my current leadership style, but it also presented alternatives to that style. Through the case method, I was able to see the amazing access that HBS has to top companies worldwide. The breadth in themes covered—as well as the exposure to top staff and top companies—further enriched my learning experience."
Philip van Lookeren Campagne [Marketing Director], Planon BV, The Netherlands