Learning Methodology
Experienced top-tier faculty members, international professionals, and executive facilitators from a wealth of academic and industry backgrounds. The methodology:
In-class workshops
Case studies
Board-level dialogs
One of the most influential executive development centers in the 21st century
The Program
An intense, immersive learning journey spanning over four weeks
MODULE 1: Horizon 2030 - New rules from the macro environment
Barcelona – Esade
- Geopolitics
The world's geopolitical structure has transformed into a multipolar world that is globally connected, though with ever-greater polarization. - Technology drivers
Technology is evolving faster than companies' ability to absorb that technology and implement it. - Society
Changes in social structures and work habits are, more than ever, determining the way companies need to define and implement their corporate strategies. - Energy and resources
A new energy era is emerging, and the way we manage and access resources will transform entire economies. - Economy and finance
The years of financial stability have gone. The role central banks play will be more crucial than ever before, and companies will need to rely on financial experts more than ever.
MODULE 2: Innovation and experience to meet society's demanding expectations
Madrid – Esade
- Sustainability and circular business models
Operations, integrating value chains, facing regulation, providing full traceability, limiting externalities, etc. - Gen Z employees, customers, and markets
Organization, workspaces, the customer experience, enabling digital capabilities, transforming into a digital business, communicating values and beliefs, etc. - (Generative) AI everywhere
Industry 4.0, machine learning, automated customer management, algorithm basedbuyer behavior, etc. - Data-driven decision-making
From raw data to business intelligence, industry transparency, reliable information, etc. - Platform and ecosystem drivers
Transaction and innovation platforms, winner-takes-all oligopolies versus legacy value pipelines, etc. - Financial markets and currency wars
Money markets, hedging risks, FX opportunities, from QE to liquidity traps and high interests rates, etc.
MODULE 3: The new markets that are transforming and rebalancing globalization
Singapore (international week)
- The Western world's fading importance
The diminishing weight of the United States, the European Union's struggle to gain international credibility as a global player, and Japan in the West. - The chip wars and the 21st century's new pillars.
Raw materials, energy and technology markets, regulations, trade barriers, and investments that are deglobalizing the pillars that support the information era. - An exhausted China hiding from reforms
The population pyramid, gender structure, speculation and boom-based growth, soaring debt, and the difficulty of meeting expectations due to political gridlock. - India, its muscle, and market (after China)
The country's multicultural population, knowledge, resources, and government policies that are pushing their new superpower forward. - Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc.
Is there a friendly alternative to China to serve as an efficient factory for the world? - The Arab world, perfect to bridge the globe
Dubai (UAE) as the 21st century's “new Switzerland”. Saudi Arabia as the fastest evolving power. Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, etc., trying to find equilibrium and a role for themselves. - Africa and Latin America
They have everything it takes, but they are fragmented and weighed down by protectionism and politics. - Singapore and the new center of the world
The city-state with the winning formula to orchestrate growth and sustainability.
MODULE 4: Leadership and transformation for an emerging era
Barcelona – Esade
- Business model transformation
Is the way companies currently operate and create value for their customers up to today's expectations? Are they evolving to fully exploit emerging capabilities and opportunities?
Should companies rethink and restructure their processes to adapt to new market conditions, technological advancements, and other disruptive forces? - Organizational transformation
Can organizational culture adapt to new market conditions, innovation rate, and other disruptive forces?
Are companies' workflows, responsive and resilient enough to keep up with evolving trends and needs?
Should they adapt their organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to maintain or further develop their firms?
Academic information
After successfully completing this program, participants will earn the Expert in Advanced Management (AMP) degree issued by Ramon Llull University.
Academic Director
Andrés Cuneo
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing
Marketing professor, brand strategist and independent marketing consultant.
Sira Abenoza
Lecturer, Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability
Founder at Institute for Socratic Dialogue
Millán Álvarez-Miranda
Academic Assistant, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade.
Senior consultant expert in transition for C-Level executives and in growth and transformation processes of organizations.
Jorge Calvo
Guest Professor
Deputy Dean, Globis University (Japan). Senior Advisor for Industry 4.0
Joaquín Cava
Lecturer, Department of Strategy
Executive Director of the Executive Development Programmes at ESADE
Josep Comajuncosa Ferrer
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
He is currently a full professor in the Department of Economics.
Marc Correa
Senior Lecturer, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade.
Marc Correa is a Professor in the Department of People Management and Organization at Esade. He has held several leadership roles at Esade, including Dean of Executive Education, Associate Dean of Executive Masters, and Deputy Dean for Programs. He also co-led the online education initiative for Executive Education. Marc holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management from Universitat Ramon Llull and is a Harvard University Fellow.
Marc Cortés
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing
Partner and general director of RocaSalvatella, a strategic consulting firm specialized in the digital transformation of businesses. He has also participated in the design and implementation of digital transformation and e-Commerce processes for Spanish and international companies, as an expert in business development and digital transformation. In addition, he is a professor of Digital Business within this Executive Master and, since 1999, he has collaborated as an adjunct professor in the Marketing Management department.
Katharine D'Amico
Academic Assistant, Department of People Management and Organisation
Pitch Expert and Mentor
José M. de Areilza Carvajal
Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management
Jean Monnet Chair at Esade. Secretary General at Aspen Institute Spain.
Xavier Ferrás
Associate Professor, Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
Lisa Hehenberger
Associate Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management
Director at Esade Center for Social Impact, ECSI - Esade Center for Social Impact.
Oriol Iglesias
Associate Professor, Department of Marketing
Member of the Global Brand Conference's Scientific Committee.
Ignasi Martí
Professor, Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability at Esade
Director, IIS - Institute for Social Innovation
Santiago Mínguez
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
Expert in business valuation and M&A advisor.
Xavier Mir
Academic Assistant, Department of Strategy and General Management
Advisor and Board Member in Several Co.
Aránzazu Narbona
Academic Assistant, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
Academic Director of the Promociona Project (Executive Program for Women in Senior Management) developed by Esade Executive Education in collaboration with the CEOE.
Dimo Ringov
Associate Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management
Professor of Strategy, Researcher and Consultant
Ángel Saz-Carranza
Associate Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management
Director at EsadeGeo.
Oscar Torres
Academic Assistant of the Department of Marketing
Senior Director Worldwide Partner Capacity at Dassault Systemes. EMBA Professor at SAIF (Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance). President of AEMAVE B2B. Founder of JustB2B
Ivanka Visnjic
Associate Professor, Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
Research Analyst
Jonathan Wareham
Profesor ordinario en el Departamento de Operaciones, Innovación y Data Sciences
Investigador, Center for Innovation in Cities
Frank Wiengarten
Professor, Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
Academic Director Master of Science in Global Strategic Management.