CIO Leadership Excellence Program

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

Digital Transformation & Innovation

About Programme

Digital transformation is the key challenge for executives today. WHU and Foundry (formerly IDG Communications) offer an advanced program for senior executives in IT and digitalization that enhances your capabilities to lead and transform your organization into a digital, disruptive, and globalized economy.

The five-day module hosted in Düsseldorf challenges your entrepreneurial mindset and inspirational leadership capabilities. Join an active network of more than 200 program alumni!

Programme Content

The CIO Leadership Excellence Program provides a platform for senior professionals to enhance their capabilities to lead transformation in a digital and global business environment. You will boost your leadership capabilities and enhance your entrepreneurial mindset. Moreover, you will broaden your professional network. Enjoy being inspired by renowned faculty and experts from practice. This program is highly interactive and emphasizes peer coaching formats. Launched in 2012, the CIO Leadership Excellence Program has a tight and active network of program alumni who benefit from additional touchpoints provided by our collaboration partner Foundry.

Programme Audience

This program is suitable for senior executives with at least ten years of leadership experience.

Participant job positions include:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Digitalization Officer (CDO)

Head of IT Strategy

Vice President IT

Vice President Digital

Director of Strategy

Digitalization executive in marketing, HR, etc.

The program is targeted at CIOs and IT managers from user companies. Employees from software providers or consultants will not be admitted to the program.

Programme Benefits

Connect to peers and expand your professional network

Enhance your capabilities to lead your organization into a digital business environment

Boost your ability to inspire your team(s) and lead transformational change

Enrich your toolbox in agile management practices

Deepen your entrepreneurial mindset

Broaden your scope on the global level of digital transformation

Become a member of more than 200 program alumni who actively connect

Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.

Testimonials

"The CIO Leadership Excellence Program was an enormous enrichment for me, both personally and professionally. You gain insights into the latest academic findings and can apply them directly in your daily work. Beyond all the learning, the program's highly interactive structure makes it incredibly enjoyable an intensive week with IT professionals where you can noticeably unleash new potential."

Julia Kumstmann

Co-Lead OTTO DOCK 6/ Expert Venture Client Management, OTTO

"The program combines excellent content with open exchange among top decision-makers a valuable experience for me that goes far beyond traditional training. The topics of leadership, crisis management, and networking, in particular, along with the first-class instructors, have provided lasting impetus for my role as an IT leader. In a learning environment where you are actively involved every minute, genuine added value and inspiration are generated."

Oliver Schatz

Senior Director IT OPS Control, Lufthansa Group

"What impressed me most was the combination of professional depth and personal openness. The program helped me to re-evaluate my own role within the company and, at the same time, provided valuable insights for shaping future projects."

Tobias Dreyem

CTO, Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister

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+91 9403890085contact@echomind.oneMon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

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Vallendar, Germany

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