CEO Circle

Empowering CEOs to lead from the front

IMD Circles

In today’s fast-paced world, the pressures you face may feel relentless. Multiple daily challenges often require you to reshape and adapt your leadership approach. The CEO Circle provides a safe space for you to have impactful discussions and enhance your perspective.

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The three fundamental roles of a leader are as a strategist, an architect, and someone who can mobilize their organization.

Jean-François Manzoni Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development

The CEO Circle provides a sanctuary where you can share ideas and experiences in a supportive and highly confidential environment. You are encouraged to share your collective wisdom and insights to evolve your leadership skills as you shape future-ready businesses. Facilitated by IMD faculty and experts, the key issues of the day are disaggregated, triggering new thought patterns and perspectives.

CEO Circle – Virtual Dialogue

Location: Online 22 March 2024 Time: 12:00-13:30 CET

CEO Circle – Virtual Dialogue

Location: Online 06 June 2024 Time: 16:30-18:00 CEST

CEO Roundtable

Location: IMD Campus 07–08 November 2024

Single accountability, purpose, and self-care

Striking the right balance on executive pay

Creating a caring and collaborative environment that allows other experts to shine

In the pursuit of power: what power really is

Jean-François Manzoni

Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development

Jean-François Manzoni (JFM) is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Development at IMD, where he served as President and Nestlé Professor from 2017 to 2024. His research, teaching, and consulting activities are focused on leadership, the development of high-performance organizations, and corporate governance. In recent years he has al…