CEO Academy: The Exclusive Summit for Elite Global CEOs
In a world where leadership demands are constantly evolving, the SHRM CEO Academy stands out as a beacon of excellence. Join us for an invitation-only, two-day immersive leadership experience where the world’s top executives come together to share their wisdom and advance their strategic vision. Explore the most pressing challenges facing CEOs in impactful keynotes, insightful plenary sessions, and intimate peer-to-peer exchanges.
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New York City
The Harold Pratt House
Nov. 12-13, 2024
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Dubai
Atlantis, The Palms
Dec. 10-11, 2024
I realize there are many programs for top executives out there, but if you want to choose the best one, go to the CEO Academy in conjunction with The Wharton School. The take-home value is extraordinary.
![]() | Maggie Wilderotter Chairman, Docusign |
Built for Today’s Enterprise CEO
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Intimate Conversations and Unrivaled Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
Engage in candid discussions of business-critical topics with your C-level peers. The CEO Academy is the perfect “war room” training ground for newer CEOs and potential successors.
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Insightful Plenary Sessions from Leading Visionary Speakers
Gain tactical insights from 15+ of the most sought-after speakers who continue to drive transformation in leadership, including current and veteran CEOs from Fortune Global 500 companies and Wharton faculty members.
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Impactful Connections in an Invitation-Only Community
Share and learn in intimate conversations with carefully vetted attendees in a transparent, off-the-record environment designed to foster meaningful connections and help you build a trusted network of fellow CEOs.
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Immersive Learning Experiences to Inspire Transformation
Benefit from an immersive learning experience engineered to transform your strategic approach. Leave armed with tactical advice and action plans to chart the path forward for your organization’s growth.
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Session Topics
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- Activism: Investors, Employees, Public
- Artificial Intelligence
- Board Excellence
- CEO, CFO, CHRO Collaboration
- CEO Succession
- CEO Survival/Crisis Management
- Cybersecurity
- Economic Update
- Geopolitical Issues
- Impacts from the Global Elections
* Tentative Agendas Subject to Change
For me, the CEO Academy is a ‘must program’ for CEOs dealing with the ever-changing governance and investor landscape. I have served as a panelist discussing investor issues but stuck around after speaking, and I’ve learned a ton beyond the investor landscape just sitting in the room with a world-class group of executives from around the globe.
![]() | William McNabb Former Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group |
Meet the 2024 Speakers
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Frank Blake
Former Chairman & CEO,
The Home Depot
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Dennis Carey
Founder, CEO Academy
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Ram Charan
President & Founder,
Charan Associates, Inc.
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Marillyn A. Hewson
Former Chairman, President & CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Achal Khanna
CEO, SHRM India and the Asia Pacific and MENA region
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Ethan Mollick
Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Associate Professor of Management Academic Director,
Wharton Interactive
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.,
SHRM-SCP
President & CEO, SHRM
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Maggie Wilderotter
Chairman,
Docusign
Stay tuned here for 2024 speaker announcements as we approach the events.
Meet the Advisory Board
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Marillyn A. Hewson (Chair)
Former Chairman, President & CEO,
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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Dr. Erika H. James
Dean,
The Wharton School
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William McNabb
Former Chairman & CEO,
The Vanguard Group
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Alan Mulally
Former President & CEO,
Ford Motor Company
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
President & CEO,
SHRM
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Maggie Wilderotter
Chairman,
Docusign
The CEO Academy provides corporate executives and directors with a unique and very special venue in which to exchange knowledge and insights about today’s most pressing business issues with Wharton’s top-rated research faculty and the nation’s foremost business leaders.
![]() | Emilie Feldman Professor of Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania |
Explore Past CEO Academy Events
Entering its 24th year, CEO Academy stands as a beacon of excellence, renowned for fostering an intimate forum where chief executives connect and learn from peers. Participants consistently acclaim CEO Academy as the pinnacle of CEO preparation, the “absolute best program anywhere,” and the premier immersion course for current CEOs and future successors alike.
Past Agendas
Past Speakers
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Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman & CEO,
Johnson & Johnson
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.,
SHRM-SCP
President & CEO, SHRM
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Tiger Tyagarajan
Former President & CEO,
Genpact
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Maggie Wilderotter
Chairman,
Docusign
Request Your Invitation to CEO Academy
In an era of continual disruption and change, the role of chief executive officer is evolving rapidly. CEOs must drive change at every level of their organization. Be part of a summit that propels current and future CEOs to new heights of leadership.
Request your invitation today and join us for an unparalleled leadership experience. Attendance is limited to 25 enterprise CEOs for each event.
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