OVERVIEW
We live in a constantly changing world where economic, social, environmental and geopolitical uncertainties have reshaped our expectations of leadership. In today’s dynamic, interconnected business landscape, modern senior leaders must be visionary, adaptable and agile to confidently steer organizations toward growth.
Our Senior Leadership Program is designed for ambitious executives and senior professionals ready to build the knowledge, attitude and leadership skills required for success in the face of today’s challenges. In a uniquely international experience, this executive program promises to transform you into a high-performing senior leader adept at harnessing emerging technologies, anticipating the future and inspiring global, cross-cultural teams to realize optimal results.
Your program journey will feature face-to-face sessions both in Madrid and in the fast-growing global business hub, Riyadh, at academy from stc, made possible by the IE Center for Leadership Development and Innovation in the Middle East. The Center was launched in a unique partnership between the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) and IE University. It is our first center outside Europe and the first of its kind in the region.
At the Center, you will become immersed in our continuous learning ecosystem, which encompasses corporate education programs, research initiatives and collaborative hubs that foster leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. Engage in executive training, workshops and seminars right in Riyadh’s Financial District, and examine vital topics that prepare you to drive organizational growth in dynamic landscapes.
The Senior Leadership Program leverages a paradigm-changing methodology to turn leadership and innovation into impact in the C-suite. These are improvable competencies that, through our unique and practical methodology, you’ll sharpen and test in experiential simulations. And you’ll do it using the latest in immersive VR tech and interactive multimedia tools to accurately simulate the dilemmas the very top of the business world will throw at you.
This is a new era of leadership; one that embraces transformation, innovation and purpose. By completing this executive program, driven by our IE Leadership Academy standards, you’ll be well-equipped to ride the waves of uncertainty as you navigate a complex, shifting ecosystem. In the end, you’ll emerge ready to create resilient, forward-thinking organizations that set thebenchmark for leadership excellence in demanding times.
UNLOCK NEW WAYS OF THINKING AND DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH WITH OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM’S EARLY ADMISSION PROCESS
The IE Admissions Department values exceptional talent, recognizing its potential to be the driving force behind the next chapter of change in the business world. We have an exclusive opportunity for ambitious professionals, allowing them to learn how to best navigate uncertainty and achieve optimal results within their organization. Joining our world-class institution positions individuals as leaders of innovation amidst our challenging business landscape.
Process your application before January, 31st 2025, and find out how your leadership skills can shape the future of business.
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Date
May 18th - September 25th, 2025.
- Module 1 - Face-to-face sessions Riyadh: May 18th - 21st, 2025. academy from stc.
- Module 2 - Online sessions: June 3rd - September 16th, 2025
- Module 3 - Face-to-face sessions Madrid: September 22nd - 25th, 2025
SCHEDULE
Residential periods:
- Riyadh: Sunday to Wednesday
- Madrid: Monday to Thursday
- Agnieszka JermolowiczAssociate Director of Admissions Executive Education
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you need further information about the program, please contact us.
TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
Develop foresight
to align investment decisions with global business megatrends and manage reward risks accordingly.
Expand your influence
and make your mark with stakeholders to drive impact and create greater value for your organization.
Become a high-performer
who leverages the new models of leadership to re-energize teams, boost productivity and achieve shared goals.
Grow your global network
among peers driving solutions in top-level roles across regions, industries and sectors, and cement strategic partnerships for the future.
MAKE INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP REAL
with insights you can apply in the boardroom and beyond to immediate impact, thanks to a unique learning methodology and immersive technology that simulates the realities of a changing C-suite environment.
CUTTING EDGE LEARNING FOR IMPACT
EMPOWER YOUR LEADERSHIP VISION
and steer your organization toward growth through uniquely experiential learning, guided by the IE Center for Leadership Development and Innovation.
DEEPEN YOUR EXPERIENCE
by participating in realistic simulations, workshops and roleplays that equip you to make an impact in an evolving business paradigm.
COLLABORATIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING
that puts you in a unique environment with other C-suite leaders, where cooperation with global, cross-cultural teams will hone and perfect your advanced leadership skills.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A UNIQUE METHODOLOGY
to become a C-suite leader with the holistic business vision, sharp foresight, strategy development and critical-thinking competencies your team needs.
USING TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPACTFUL LEARNING
to ensure that you are not only prepared for the future of the business world—you’ve already experienced it.
Why is the Senior Leadership Program right for you?
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Inform your strategy with the latest insights
Effective leadership isn’t just about tackling today's problems but seeing the challenges of the future—and making a plan to address them. The Senior Leadership Program will arm you with a deep understanding of the business landscape and give you the keys to influence and impact in your teams, organization and beyond.
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A result-oriented approach
The Senior Leadership Program adopts a practical approach to learning that prioritizes results. Master strategies that will help you transform an organization’s purpose and mission statement into tangible, real-world outcomes while learning how to define, implement and monitor metrics that support your goals.
- 03.
Join a valuable global network
In this program, you will study alongside like-minded peers with years of experience in different leadership roles. Consequently, you will accumulate unique perspectives and insights informed by real-world scenarios and gain effective strategies for long-term success.
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Guided by the experts
At IE Business School, our faculty comprises seasoned practitioners and academics who are recognized as some of the best in the world. Immerse yourself in a vibrant ecosystem that celebrates rigor and excellence.
- 05.
One program, two locations
Reignite your leadership career in Madrid, one of the fastest-growing financial hubs in Europe, and in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, considered by many as the next frontier of business.
- 06.
ELEVATE YOUR POTENTIAL
Studying in Riyadh is your gateway to the broader Middle East region. At the IE Center for Leadership Development and Innovation, you’ll acquire updated knowledge and regional insights while exploring the depths of your potential through our resident Entrepreneurship Hub, Leadership Center and Creative Lab.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ALUMNI
As an IE alumni you are part of our community, and we want to support your passion for Lifelong Learning. Therefore, all IE alumni receive 25%* off tuition fees for all Executive Education programs.
*Alumni from Intensive Programs (less than a week duration), Summer Schools or High Impact Online Programs will receive 15% off.
Neither scholarship is compatible with other deductions.
CORPORATE
At IE, we are committed to encouraging companies to enroll teams of their employees. We believe this allows them to explore new perspectives together and speak a shared language of change.
Companies that sign a Corporate Agreement are eligible for a 15% off the tuition fee for Executive Education programs for group of employees. Additional services and support may also be available for a Corporate Partner Agreement. Neither scholarship is compatible with other deductions.