Ram Chari
General manager
Emirates Bank Group
Ram Chari said reflecting on global cultural differences during the program was beneficial. The program reinforced the value of considering cultural differences before making decisions.
Andrew Esemezie
General Manager
MTN Nigeria Communications
Andrew Esemezie said the program helped him think about leading from an organizational level rather than from a functional level.
Felix Aepli
CEO
Asia Pacific, AFG
Felix Aepli said the program allowed him to share and learn from others' experiences and cultures, which he says is extremely important for achieving higher goals.
Kate Cassino
Vice president, product development
The McGraw-Hill Companies
Kate Cassino said the program has helped change her mindset to a more broad general management perspective that prepares her better for future leadership roles. She also said the interactions with peers from around the world offered new insights on perspectives, challenges and cultural differences.
Dr. Christine Zhou
Vice President
Lilly China
Oncology Business Unit
"It was an excellent program. It created a great opportunity for participants to strengthen their global views and lead changes in an ever-changing environment. It definitely helped me to better exercise self-leadership, which is critical for effective leaders."
Todd Walthall
Vice President Channel Management
USAA
"This experience was a great opportunity to interact and collaborate with managers from a broad range of countries, functions, and industries. The collective wisdom of the group, sharing of best practices, and leadership challenges provided exposure to valuable new insights. In today's economy leaders are continually faced with new challenges, so it's critical to tap into the knowledge, abilities, and relationships of the team as a whole. I would recommend this program to other leaders who want to broaden their horizons."