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 2025 Notable Speakers Include: Alex Gorsky – Former Chairman & CEO, Johnson & Johnson Ambassador Gordon D. Sondland – Former U.S. Ambassador to the EU Barbara Humpton – President & CEO, Siemens Corporation Charles F. Lowrey – Executive Chairman, Prudential Financial Ram Charan – Advisor to Global CEOs and Boards Roger W. Ferguson Jr. – Former Vice Chairman, Federal Reserve Board; former CEO, TIAA Stanislav Vecera – President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Procter & Gamble Sample AgendasCEO Academy: Sample Program Schedules Download New York Agenda ↓ | Download Dubai Agenda ↓ New York, NY – SAMPLE AGENDA Day 1 1:00 p.m. Opening Networking Reception Elevated hors d’oeuvres will be served 2:00 p.m. Welcome Dennis Carey — Founder, CEO Academy Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School 2:15 p.m. Leading Through Uncertainty: A CEO’s Playbook for Resilience, Risk, and Reinvention Charles F. Lowrey — Executive Chairman, Prudential Financial 3:00 p.m. The Next Shockwave: What Every CEO Must Know About the Economy’s Shifting Center of Gravity Aditya Bhave — Managing Director and Senior U.S. Economist, Bank of America 3:45 p.m. The Human Exploit: Why Your People Are the Biggest Cybersecurity Risk Shawnee Delaney — Former DIA Clandestine Services Officer; CEO, Vaillance Group 4:30 p.m. Insight to Action: A Peer Forum on Leading Through Risk, Disruption, and Human Complexity Michael Terpin — Founder and CEO, Transform Ventures 6:00 p.m. Networking and Cocktails 6:45 p.m. (DINNER) Boardroom Dynamics: Leadership, Strategy, and Succession in a Transforming Landscape 8:30 p.m. End-of-Day Wrap-Up Day 2 7:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Talent at a Turning Point: Workforce and C-Suite Transformation 8:45 a.m. Power, Pressure, and Pivot Points: Leading Through Geopolitical Upheaval and Global Realignment Ram Charan — Director; Advisor to Global CEOs and Boards 9:30 a.m. Break 9:40 a.m. The Future Is Fragmented: How CEOs Must Lead in an Age of Relentless Reinvention Robert C. Wolcott — Co-Founder and Chair, TWIN Global 10:25 a.m. Insight to Action: Confronting Complexity Across Capital, Talent, Technology, and Global Risk Breakouts: Led by Experienced Facilitators 11:15 a.m. Built to Outlast: The Leadership Playbook for Enduring Growth and Market Dominance Mark A. Turner — Former CEO and Executive Chairman, WSFS Financial Corporation 12:00 p.m. (LUNCH) Leading Through Crisis: Lessons in Resilience, Innovation, and Ethical Decision-Making Alex Gorsky — Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson 1:30 p.m. Capitalizing on New Leadership Models for Sustainable Success Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School Harbir Singh — Mack Professor; Professor of Management; Co-Director, Mack Institute for Innovation Management; and Faculty Director, Huntsman Program, The Wharton School 2:15 p.m. Insight to Action: Leading for the Long Game — Endurance, Crisis, and Purpose-Driven Growth Breakouts: Led by Experienced Facilitators 3:00 p.m. Key Takeaways and Certificate Presentation 3:15 p.m. End of Program Dubai, United Arab Emirates – SAMPLE AGENDA Day 1 8:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Welcome Dennis Carey — Founder, CEO Academy Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School 9:45 a.m. Leadership, Innovation, and Shaping the Future: A Conversation with Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton Barbara Humpton — President and CEO, Siemens Corporation 10:30 a.m. Leveraging AI and Digital Transformation for Unprecedented Economic Power and a Competitive Edge Tiger Tyagarajan — Former President and CEO, Genpact 11:15 a.m. Break 11:25 a.m. The Future of Capital: Navigating Investment Strategy and Financial Innovation Vineet Budki — Managing Partner and CEO, Sigma Capital 12:10 p.m. (LUNCH) Networking Lunch 1:15 p.m. AI, Deficits, and the New Economic Regime: How CEOs Must Navigate the Next Decade Roger W. Ferguson Jr. — Former Vice Chairman, Federal Reserve Board; former CEO, TIAA 2:00 p.m. The CEO’s Balancing Act: Building Enduring Businesses Across the GCC and Beyond Shiv — Operating Partner, Advent International; Former CEO, PepsiCo India 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. Navigating Power and Policy: Business, Diplomacy, and the Trump-Era Global Order Ambassador Gordon D. Sondland – Founder & Chairman, Provenance Hotels; Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union 3:45 p.m. Insight to Action: Strategy, Innovation, and Resilience in a Shifting Global Landscape Breakouts: Led by Experienced Facilitators 4:30 p.m. Key Takeaways 4:45 p.m. Break 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Entertainment 8:00 p.m. End-of-Day Wrap-Up Day 2 8:30 a.m. Informal Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Introduction to Day 2 Dennis Carey – Founder, CEO Academy Sandy Climan — Chairman, CEO Academy Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School 9:45 a.m. Driving Global Growth: Lessons from Leading in Complex Markets Stanislav Vecera — President, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, Procter & Gamble 10:30 a.m. Bridging Borders: A CEO’s Guide to Navigating Global Diplomacy and Building Strategic Alliances Ambassador Joseph W. Westphal — Senior Global Fellow, The Lauder Institute; Former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 11:15 a.m. Break 11:25 a.m. Why Your Human Capital Strategy May Be Sabotaging Your Growth Peter Cappelli — George W. Taylor Professor of Management and Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School 12:10 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:15 p.m. Power, Pressure, and Pivot Points: Leading Through Geopolitical Upheaval and Global Realignment Ram Charan — Director; Advisor to Global CEOs and Boards 2:00 p.m. Capitalizing on New Leadership Models for Sustainable Success Michael Useem — William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management and Faculty Director, Leadership Center & McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School 2:45 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. From Covert Ops to Boardroom Strategy: Uncovering Lessons from a CIA Spy Turned Global Advisor 3:45 p.m. Insight to Action: Power, Policy, and Performance in Fragmented Markets Breakouts: Led by Experienced Facilitators 4:30 p.m. Key Takeaways and Wharton Certificate Presentation 4:45 p.m. End of Program 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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