Global CEO Program
Become a next-generation CEO who drives growth through disruption.
Program Overview
This transformative program is designed for current and aspiring CEOs ready to lead through disruption. You’ll gain future-focused skills, adopt demand-driven growth strategies, and embed resilience into both your leadership and organization. Over ten months, Booth faculty and industry experts will guide you through real-world frameworks and hands-on learning to refine decision-making, amplify leadership, and increase value for your business and stakeholders.
What You Will Learn In The CEO Program
Drive growth and boost shareholder value through innovative strategy.
Build agile, resilient organizations that thrive in uncertainty.
Align values with strategy to deliver sustainable impact.
Lead with clarity and confidence in times of crisis.
Strengthen personal resilience to lead with purpose.
Influence your board, stakeholders, and executive team.
Curriculum
The Global CEO Program equips senior leaders with the strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in a complex, global business landscape. The curriculum blends Chicago Booth’s analytical rigor with real-world executive perspectives.
Develop a forward-thinking, demand-driven approach to growth.
Build strategies that drive Total Shareholder Return (TSR).
Align organizational culture and structure with long-term growth goals.
Implement sustainable methodologies for market leadership.
Design strategies and cultures that embrace disruption and volatility.
Leverage emerging technologies and business models for competitive advantage.
Build adaptive organizations that sustain growth through change.
Explore the CEO’s role in fostering innovation and agility.
Lead effectively from your first day through succession planning.
Build and mentor your executive team for long-term success.
Shape a leadership legacy that endures beyond tenure.
Develop frameworks for continuity and governance.
Align corporate purpose with profitability and stakeholder value.
Balance short-term performance with long-term sustainability.
Strengthen your company’s ethical and cultural foundation.
Lead with values that drive economic and social impact.
Master crisis communication and stakeholder management.
Lead confidently through litigation, activism, and public scrutiny.
Develop crisis management playbooks for strategic response.
Cultivate calm, clarity, and credibility in high-pressure scenarios.
Strengthen personal and professional resilience as a leader.
Reflect on values, motivations, and leadership style.
Leverage adversity as a catalyst for growth and innovation.
Build support systems for sustained high performance.
Collaborate and align with fellow CXOs to drive enterprise success.
Refine communication and influence across the executive team.
Strengthen relationships with boards and key stakeholders.
Complete a capstone project integrating cross-functional insights.
Learning Experience
Join the In-Person Experience at the Chicago Booth Campus
Program Highlights
Learn from Booth faculty and former CEOs shaping global business.
Join a three-day in-person experience in Chicago to collaborate and network.
Join an elite community of Booth CXO program alumni.
Gain actionable frameworks for growth, innovation, and resilience.
Enjoy six months of continued access to program materials and community resources.
Who Is It For?
The Global CEO Program is ideal for:
Current CEOs and Presidents leading global or regional enterprises.
COOs, CFOs, and other C-suite executives preparing for CEO roles.
Senior business leaders driving growth, innovation, and transformation.
Entrepreneurs and board members seeking to enhance strategic influence and governance capabilities.
Program eligibility criteria include:
A minimum of 10 years of senior executive experience.
Proven leadership in strategy, growth, or transformation.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
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Meet Your Teaching Team
Program Director, Global CEO Program
Ann Mukherjee is a seasoned C-Suite executive specializing in transforming global companies by leveraging demand driven growth to drive competitive advantage. Most recently, A...
Adjunct Professor of Strategic Management
Mr. Chookaszian was with CNA Insurance for 26 years, serving as chairman and CEO for 7 years, then chairman of the executive committee for 3 years. Before that, he was Presid...
Clinical Professor of Leadership
Lisa Stefanac is clinical professor of leadership at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is also Co-Founder and CEO of KSE Leadership, a privately held leaders...
Founder and Managing Partner of Sharma Strategy Group
Melissa Harris makes her clients unforgettable. As CEO and founder of marketing firm M. Harris & Co., she’s grown the company to nearly $4.5 million in annual revenue.
The fi...
Futurist, author, former Strategy and Growth Officer, Publicis
Rishad Tobaccowala is an author, speaker, teacher, and advisor with four decades of experience specializing in helping people, organizations and teams re-invent themselves to ...
Faculty Co-Director | Deputy Dean for MBA and Masters Programs; Special Advisor to the Provost; Adjunct Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
As the Deputy Dean for MBA and Masters Programs, Starr oversees the full-time, evening, weekend, and executive MBA programs at Chicago Booth. In addition, she oversees Booth’s...
Founder & CEO at Aspen Center for Consumer Science
Stephen Springfield is an executive with over 30 years of experience building innovative, world-class strategic consulting practices both as standalone businesses & within lar...
Founder and Managing Partner of Sharma Strategy Group
Vish Sharma is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sharma Strategy Group (SSG), a boutique consultancy that helps Fortune 500 companies solve strategic challenges with clarity...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Global CEO Program, participants receive a Chicago Booth Executive Education Certificate of Completion and a digital badge recognizing their achievement and leadership in global business strategy.
Note: Certificates and digital badges are issued in the name used during registration. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Chicago Booth Benefits
Program participants enjoy exclusive perks designed to extend learning, networking, and professional growth:
CXO Networking & Events: Invitations to future in-person CXO events, panels, and networking opportunities (limited spots; additional fees may apply).
Discounted Booth Events: Reduced registration for select programs, including the Booth Management Conference, Faculty Firesides, Economic Outlook, and Faculty in Residence sessions.
Executive Education Savings: 10% tuition discount on select professional and executive education programs.
Chicago Booth Review: Complimentary subscription to the flagship publication featuring faculty research, insights, and commentary.
Alumni Network: Access to a private LinkedIn group connecting past participants across Booth’s CXO portfolio.
Certificate & Digital Credential: Earn a Certificate of Completion and a shareable digital credential to showcase on LinkedIn.
Exclusive Booth SWAG: Branded merchandise distributed at CXO in-person events.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program combines asynchronous online learning, live webinars, and a three-day in-person immersion in Chicago—balancing flexibility with interactive, high-impact engagement.
10 months, structured to accommodate senior executives managing complex professional commitments.
US$28,000. Early application and referral benefits are available.
Current and aspiring CEOs, presidents, COOs, and senior executives seeking to elevate their strategic leadership and global impact.
You’ll strengthen your strategic foresight, enhance your leadership presence, and gain the frameworks to navigate growth, transformation, and global challenges.
Yes. Participants engage in live peer discussions, collaborative projects, and a three-day in-person immersion with Booth faculty and fellow CXOs.
Participants who successfully complete the program earn a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge from Chicago Booth Executive Education.
Applications can be submitted online through the official program webpage. Early application is encouraged to secure your seat.
Yes. All online sessions are live and interactive. The in-person immersion in Chicago is optional but highly recommended for networking and collaboration.
A distinctive blend of Booth’s world-class academic rigor, behavioral science insights, and global leadership practice empowering CEOs to lead transformation and create enduring impact.
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