Date, Location, & FeesNovember 18-19, 2025New York, NY$20,000*Up to three additional executives for $15,000December 10-11, 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates$15,000 Drag for more Program ExperienceSample AgendasAdvisory BoardWho Should AttendFaculty Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes In CEO Academy®, you will: Engage in candid discussions of business-critical topics with your C-level peers Gain tactical insights from 15+ of the most sought-after speakers who continue to drive transformation in leadership Share and learn in intimate conversations with carefully vetted attendees in a transparent, off-the-record environment Hear from veteran CEOs leading their organizations at critical moments about what they learned Experience and Impact CEOs face increasing economic uncertainty, disruptive innovation, and activist shareholders. This unique leadership program brings together current and former chief executives from major companies, leaders from institutional investment and governance firms, and Wharton’s senior faculty members. In sum, this program provides a unique learning experience for CEOs, in which they can elevate their thinking around leadership and strategy and learn from other successful leaders in a collaborative peer environment. CEO Academy® executives and faculty have collectively served on more than 50 major company boards. Session topics may include: 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 Global Elections Sample AgendasCEO Academy: Sample Program Schedules New York, NY – SAMPLE AGENDA Day 1 2:00 p.m. Welcome Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. — President and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM; Lead Independent Director, XPO Inc.; Independent Director, Guild; Vice Chair, University of Miami Board of Trustees; and Trustee, United Way Worldwide 2:15 p.m. Opening Keynote: Impacts from the Global Elections 3:15 p.m. Economic Update 4:15 p.m. Break 4:30 p.m. Six Human Beings Driving the New World Order Ram Charan — Best-Selling Author; Business Advisor; and Board Director, ReNew Energy, Muyuan, and Nexii 5:30 p.m. Cocktails 6:15 p.m. Dinner — Board Excellence Day 2 7:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Opening Keynote: What Makes for a Great CEO? Carolyn Dewar — Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, and Co-Author, CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest Maggie Wilderotter — Chairperson, Docusign, and Board Director, Costco Wholesale, Lyft Inc., Sana Biotechnology and Tanium Inc. 9:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence Ethan Mollick — Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Management; and Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, The Wharton School 10:00 a.m. Activism: Investors, Employees, and Public 11:00 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. CEO, CFO, CHRO Collaboration 12:15 p.m. Lunch Fireside Chat Frank Blake — Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot 1:30 p.m. CEO Succession Planning 2:30 p.m. Key Takeaways and Presentation of Wharton/CEO Academy Certificates Christopher Lopez – Director, CEO Academy Michael Useem – Faculty Director of the Leadership Center and McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School Dennis Carey – Founder, CEO Academy 2:45 p.m. End of Program Dubai, United Arab Emirates – SAMPLE AGENDA Day 1 8:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Welcome Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. — President and Chief Executive Officer, SHRM; Lead Independent Director, XPO Inc.; Independent Director, Guild; Vice Chair, University of Miami Board of Trustees; and Trustee, United Way Worldwide Dennis Carey – Founder, CEO Academy Achal Khanna – CEO, SHRM India, APAC and MENA 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote: Geopolitical Issues (Navigating Business) 10:45 a.m. Business Sustainability 11:45 a.m. Lunch – International Relations and U.S. Affairs 1:00 p.m. Break 1:15 p.m. Six Human Beings Driving the New World Order Ram Charan – Best-Selling Author; Business Advisor; and Board Director, ReNew Energy, Muyuan, and Nexii 2:15 p.m. Financial Adaptability 3:15–3:30 p.m. Closing 5:15 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment Day 2 8:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Introduction to Day 2 Dennis Carey – Founder, CEO Academy Achal Khanna – CEO, SHRM India, APAC and MENA Christopher Lopez – Director, CEO Academy 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote: Digital Transformation 10:45 a.m. CEO Academy Advisory Board Panel: Leadership Lessons 11:45 a.m. Lunch – Fireside Chat: Inclusion and Diversity, L&D 1:00 p.m. Break 1:15 p.m. Skill Development and Localization 2:15 p.m. Closing Keynote Marillyn Hewson – Former Chairman, President, and CEO, Lockheed Martin 3:15–3:30 p.m. Closing Advisory BoardParticipants of CEO Academy® serve as members of boards across a wide range of industries and geographies. Representing virtually every sector of business, below are some of these companies: The Vanguard Group The Wharton School Lockheed Martin Corporation Ford Motor Company SHRM Docusign Who Should AttendCEO Academy® is designed for mid-market CEOs to engage in confidential, data-driven discussions on the top business challenges. The program is limited to 50 attendees, who must be a sitting CEO, chairperson, or a senior executive attending as a guest of their CEO. Contact Dr. Vernon Williams at 703.535.6440 or info@ceo-academy.com for additional information. Participants leave the program with an expanded peer network and powerful insights on how to lead their organizations while managing external pressures, from global competition to shareholder activism. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. FacultyMichael Useem, PhDSee Faculty BioWilliam and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management; Faculty Director, Center for Leadership and McNulty Leadership Program, Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaResearch Interests: Catastrophic and enterprise risk management, corporate change and restructuring, leadership, decision making, governancePeter Cappelli, DPhilSee Faculty BioGeorge W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Human-resource practices, public policy related to employment, talent and performance managementDennis Carey See Faculty BioVice Chairman, Korn Ferry InternationalMartine Haas, PhDSee Faculty BioThe Lauder Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of PennsylvaniaResearch Interests: Global collaboration, human and intellectual capital, information technology use, knowledge sharing, teamworkEthan Mollick, PhDSee Faculty BioRalph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Management; Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Innovation, entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, games, AIMichael Roberts, PhDSee Faculty BioWilliam H. Lawrence Professor; Professor of Finance, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Applied econometrics, corporate investment, capital structureLori Rosenkopf, PhDSee Faculty BioSimon and Midge Palley Professor; Professor of Management; Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship, The Wharton SchoolHarbir Singh, PhDSee Faculty BioMack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; Wharton School Faculty Director for the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Corporate governance, corporate restructuring, management buyouts, strategies for corporate acquisitionsZ. John Zhang, PhDSee Faculty BioTsai Wan-Tsai Professor; Professor of Marketing; Director, Penn Wharton China CenterResearch Interests: Channel and retail management, pricing strategies Date, Location, & FeesNovember 18-19, 2025New York, NY$20,000*Up to three additional executives for $15,000December 10-11, 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates$15,000 Apply Now Hotel InformationSpecific hotel information will be provided once registration is completed and is the responsibility of the attendee. Meals are provided based on the schedule. Dinner is included on the first day. Breakfast and lunch are included on the second day, with light refreshments offered between meals. International Travel Information » Contact UsTo register, please contact: Dr. Vernon Williams or visit the CEO Academy. 703.535.6440 info@ceo-academy.com By CEO Academy FacultyEngage deeper with the topics directly from the program. 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