Read stories about the people who participate in Executive Education programs and the transformational experience Stanford GSB had on their careers.
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March 06, 2023
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Energy Industry Veteran Prepares for New Role on Board of Directors
Ellen DeSanctis was senior VP at a multinational corporation when she retired. But her work wasn’t done. The Directors’ Consortium helped her prepare for the next chapter.
March 02, 2023
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CEO Leads 100-Year-Old Waste Management Company Into the Future
The Leading Change and Organizational Renewal program gave Salvatore Coniglio the knowledge and frameworks to modernize a company built on tradition.
February 27, 2023
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New Strategies, Empowerment, and 32 Pages of Notes
A conversation with Melinda Joseph about her experience in The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership
February 03, 2023
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Leveraging AI in Business: Exploring Opportunities and Weighing Perspectives
A conversation with Oz Ozturk about his career and experience in Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact
January 30, 2023
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A Leader Focuses on Growth and Community Culture in a Post-COVID World
A conversation with Catherine Jones about her career and experience in the Executive Program for Growing Companies
January 30, 2023
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Organizational Change Through New Systems and a Holistic Approach
A conversation with Alessia Pappalardo about her career and experience in Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
January 28, 2023
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Developing Her Influence and Leadership Skills
A conversation with Kyleen Walker about her career and experience in the Black Leaders Program
January 27, 2023
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Finding Strategies and Friendship on Campus
A conversation with Alexander Gruss about his career and experience in the Executive Program in Strategy and Organization
January 27, 2023
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Recognizing Your Value
A conversation with Pierre Ramos about his career and experience in Executive Leadership Development
January 19, 2023
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CEO of Global Transportation Company Committed to Creating Opportunities for Others
The Black Leaders Program gave Maurice Brewster, founder and CEO of Mosaic Global Transportation, the knowledge and insights to grow as a business leader, role model, and mentor.
January 19, 2023
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Product Strategist Seeks Innovations to Improve Healthcare Systems, Research, and Practices
The Emerging Chief Product Officer program gave product strategy VP Emmanuel Cocodia the skills to grow as an innovator in the health care industry.
December 20, 2022
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Conservancy Leader Cultivates Change, Transforms Nonprofit’s Strategy
The Executive Program in Strategy and Organization gave Layla George, MBA, president and CEO of Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the tools to transform her organization’s strategy.
December 19, 2022
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CEO Takes Ride-Hailing Company from Siberia to Silicon Valley, Gears up to Drive Global Expansion
The Stanford Executive Program gave Arsen Tomsky, founder and CEO of inDrive, the tools, knowledge, and network to fuel his company’s global expansion.
December 19, 2022
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CMO on a Mission to Help SMBs Succeed Learns Marketing Strategies to Grow His Company and Career
The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership program gave Luiz Piovesana, chief marketing officer of Nuvemshop, the frameworks and skills to grow his technology company.
December 19, 2022
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UX Designer “Cracks the Leadership Code,” Advocates for Other Women in Business
The High-Potential Women Leaders program gave Dannielle Dan, senior UX designer at PayPal for Merchants, the tools to become a leader and advocate for other women.
December 16, 2022
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Agency Director Gains Leadership Skills — and Opens Doors for Diverse Filmmakers
The Stanford LEAD online business program gave JP Patterson, director of film content and partnerships at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, the tools to lead and innovate.
December 16, 2022
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International Business Developer Gains Leadership Skills, Forges Global Connections
The Stanford LEAD online business program gave Piotr Jan Pietrzak, international development director at BLIK, the tools to lead and the connections to build his global network.
