Columbia Business School Executive Education

“What if inclusion is the key to high performance?” In this webinar, Bill Klepper—faculty director of our Developing and Leading High Performance Teams program—answers that question head-on. Drawing from his integrated leadership model, Klepper shares practical ideas for empowering teams, elevating leadership, and creating the conditions where people actually perform at their best. Straight from the source. Real insights. Actionable takeaways. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=iYmZvu…

Award-winning faculty Robert Bontempo advises senior leaders around the world on organizational change, strategy, and influence—from Goldman Sachs and Boeing to NASA and the United States State Department. As the faculty director for Negotiation Strategies, Persuasion, and our Emerging Leader Development Program, Bob brings real-world perspective to every classroom. ▶️ Watch the video to hear Bob share more about his background and approach to leadership.

M&A is a critical driver of growth, and our M&A and Corporate Strategy program, led by Faculty Director Donna Hitscherich, equips leaders to execute it. Participants will hear from guest speakers William Jefferson Black, co-founder of the Transaction Advisors Institute, and Angela Jung, Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, who share real-world insight on deal strategy, leadership, and risk in today’s complex M&A landscape. Build the strategic judgment to lead high-stakes transactions. Apply to join the next session of M&A and Corporate Strategy: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/merge…

Our Finance Analysis and Valuation program equips executives to interpret financial statements, assess performance drivers, and value opportunities with rigor and clarity. You’ll move beyond surface-level metrics to build a sharper financial lens for strategy, investment, and growth, whether you lead finance or partner closely with it. Upcoming sessions: 📅 March 9–13, 2026 | Live Online 📅 June 9–11, 2026 | In Person Strengthen how you evaluate decisions that shape enterprise value. Apply to join the next session: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/fav?u…

Intuition is powerful—but behavioral science makes it actionable. Judy Bernstein joined our Behavioral Science in Business program to bring a more structured, evidence-based lens to her work, helping organizations turn human insight into growth. In her interview, she shares how the Full Cycle Approach to Applying Behavioral Science™ expanded her toolkit beyond instinct, strengthening her ability to design research, workshops, and innovation experiences for lasting impact. Read Judy’s full interview, and apply to join the next session of Behavioral Science in Business: execed.business.columbia.edu/bridging-human…

The Chief Marketing Officer Program is designed to prepare marketing leaders for the evolving demands of the C-suite, equipping you with the tools to translate AI, data, and digital innovation into strategic growth. Learn more about how you can leverage the power of AI in modern marketing: emrt.us/CBSCMO/LiSP #Leadership #CMO #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #CBSEE

In this conversation with Professor Angela Lee—award-winning faculty member, Faculty Director of the Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, and founder of 37 Angels—she shares what it really takes to succeed in venture capital and angel investing, from choosing where you sit on the investor spectrum to managing risk and developing a clear investment point of view. If you’re exploring venture capital as an asset class or refining how you evaluate early-stage opportunities, this article offers a practical, insider perspective on how experienced investors think and decide. 🗓 Read the full article: execed.business.columbia.edu/breaking-into-… Angela Lee brings these ideas to life in Mastering Venture Capital Deals, where participants conduct diligence on real companies and negotiate term sheets. Apply to join the next session: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/vc?ut…

Explore the multifaceted world of financial leadership and gain exclusive insights to propel your career, just as it has for many professionals, including Toshiko Zeidler. Learn more: emrt.us/CBSCFO/LiSP #Leadership #CFO #CBSEE

Explore the strategic CMO role that focuses on data-driven insights, revenue generation, and a customer-centric approach. Learn how to analyze data and implement a multichannel marketing plan by enrolling in the Chief Marketing Officer Program. Learn now: emrt.us/CBSCMO/LiSP #Leadership #CMO #CBSEE

Praveen TM, former President and CEO of Opus Technologies, has spent over two decades leading growth and transformation initiatives for banking and financial technology organizations across global markets. As consolidation accelerates across the industry, he joined our M&A and Corporate Strategy program to strengthen his strategic and financial decision-making. Praveen shares how the experience sharpened his approach to valuation, deal execution, and long-term value creation: execed.business.columbia.edu/applying-ma-an…

Our Leading Strategic Growth and Change program helps senior leaders navigate moments of inflection, showing where growth truly comes from and how to mobilize organizations to deliver it. Led by Rita McGrath, a Thinkers50 #1 strategy award winner and bestselling author of The End of Competitive Advantage and Seeing Around Corners, the program brings world-class insight on navigating inflection points and sustaining growth. Join Rita McGrath in the classroom. Apply now: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/lsgc?…

With responsibility for shaping digital ecosystems at Bancolombia, Luis Miguel Zapata joined our Leading Digital Transformation program to sharpen how innovation scales inside a complex, legacy organization. In his interview, he shares how the program sharpened strategic focus—from applying the DX Roadmap, to prioritizing what scales, to balancing innovation with operational stability. Read the full interview to see how the program is influencing Bancolombia’s innovation roadmap: execed.business.columbia.edu/reimagining-di…

Discover strategic leadership and market navigation skills under the guidance of Harry Mamaysky, faculty director. Columbia Business School Executive Education's Chief Investment Officer Program equips investment leaders with advanced strategies in asset allocation and portfolio management to thrive in today's dynamic markets. Enroll now: emrt.us/CBSCIO/LiSP #Leadership #CIO #CBSEE #ChiefInvestmentOfficer

With decades of executive and board leadership experience, Olatunji Mayaki joined our Corporate Governance Program to deepen how governance creates value. In his interview, he shares key takeaways from the program—including why tone at the top matters, how feedback can outweigh experience in the boardroom, and the importance of shifting from governance as discussion to governance as value creation. Read the full interview to see how the program is shaping his approach to board leadership: execed.business.columbia.edu/olatunji-mayak…

Ricardo Ibarra, CEO of CS Shell & Quaker State Mexico & Caribbean, joined Strategic Value Creation to sharpen how he approaches long-term planning, governance, and where value is truly created inside complex organizations. Through rigorous analysis and dynamic classroom discussion, the program challenged him to think beyond forecasts and build strategy that holds up under uncertainty. Read the full interview and explore his experience in the program: execed.business.columbia.edu/ricardo-ibarra…

Equip yourself with the skills and frameworks required to develop financial strategies, handle increasingly complex challenges caused due to global disruptions, and transition into the CFO role. Take the next step in your career by enrolling in the Chief Financial Officer Program. Learn more: emrt.us/CBSCFO/LiSP #Leadership #CFO #CBSEE

In the Chief Executive Officer Program, you will learn the strategies and skills required to thrive as an impactful CEO in this day and age. Learn more: emrt.us/CBSCEO/LiSP #Leadership #CEO #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #CBSEE

Most private equity leaders rise through deals but running the firm demands a different level of strategic and organizational leadership. Our new The Business of Private Equity program is designed executives who need a deeper understanding of how PE firms operate. Across immersive sessions with top practitioners and faculty, you’ll learn to scale your firm, strengthen team and investor alignment, navigate leadership succession, and anticipate the risks and opportunities shaping the industry’s next chapter. Explore the program: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/busin…

What happens when a physician-leader takes her voice to a global classroom? Dr. Catherine Moya, CMO of Broward HealthPoint, joined our Mastering Executive Communication program in Dubai and emerged with a renewed leadership presence, not just conveying strategy but igniting a shared purpose across functions, cultures, and continents. Read Dr. Moya’s full spotlight to learn why Dubai and why now: execed.business.columbia.edu/bridging-healt…

We’re proud to launch Columbia’s Executive Coaching Service, a personalized, one-on-one coaching experience designed for professionals stepping into bigger roles, navigating complexity, or striving to lead with greater clarity and confidence. Through four one-to-one sessions, you’ll work with one of our experienced coaches to: — Establish clear goals and co-design your development agenda — Reflect on your leadership style and uncover new strengths — Tackle real challenges with practical strategies — Build lasting habits for influence, resilience, and impact Take the next step in your development. Start your coaching journey today: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/colum…