Executive Education Participant Spotlights

Pharmaceutical product chair Kana Matsubara learned to meet the complex challenges of international team management in Managing Teams for Innovation and Success.

Bhavesh Patel, CFO of Operations for Blue Origin, joined the Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact program to help his organization discover new possibilities.

Finding himself “at a crossroads” with his tech expertise, Tor Even Sogn Nergård joined the Digital Transformation: Leading Organizational Change in the Age of AI program.

Anna Kurylenko, Head of Finance at Readdle, is achieving her goal of becoming a strategic financial leader, thanks to skills and insights gained from The Emerging CFO program.

John Deere Manager Nathan DeFord came to the Mergers and Acquisitions program to learn how to forge successful business alliances – and make farmers’ work easier.

Joseph Appert was seeking the skills to drive innovation, operational excellence, and value creation when he discovered The Emerging COO program.

Magdalena Bugallo learned new skills and ways of thinking to improve employee compensation and benefits with the People, Culture, and Performance program.

The Interpersonal Dynamics for High-Performance Executives program gave corporate attorney Carolyn Baker skills and confidence to grow as a transformational leader.

Justyna Bak was asked to create messaging for emerging technologies at Google. The Innovative Technology Leader program gave her the tools to rise to the challenge.

After 25 years in corrections, Matthew Wee Yik Keong wanted to reinvigorate his leadership skills. The Stanford Executive Program inspired him in unexpected ways.

A conversation with Rani Tiwari about her career and experience in the Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact program

A conversation with Leo Saldana about his experience in the Asian Leadership Program

A conversation with Catherine (Cathy) Echeozo about her experience in the Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World program

The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders gave Tina McCorkindale the insights to lead the 60-year-old Institute for Public Relations into the future.

A conversation with Kristina Alvarez about her experience in the Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

A conversation with Tiago Aguiar about his career and experience in the Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations program

A conversation with Deepthi Rao, a Meta product manager and global product advocacy lead for Pride@Facebook and participant in the LGBTQ Executive Leadership program.

Marina de la Torre completed Stanford’s first-ever LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program. She now advocates for inclusive hiring practices and a corporate culture that welcomes all.

The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders helped Maria Clara Tucci complete her evolution from finance executive to nonprofit leader.

Ingrid Carney, CEO of Ingrid + Isabel, needed financial insights to take her brand into the future. Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive is helping her get there.

A conversation with Ghina Filiana about her experience in the High-Potential Women Leaders Program

The Stanford Executive Program broadened Chris Garber’s worldview and community, and helped prepare him for his role as CFO at Guild

A conversation with Kate Thompson about her experience in the Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program

The Executive Program in Leadership: The Effective Use of Power gave Nick Donkar new insights to elevate his leadership skills — inside and outside his company.