Columbia Business School Executive Education

Congratulations to Professor Shiva Rajgopal on receiving a 2026 Best Paper Award from the American Accounting Association. 👏

A leading voice in accounting, corporate governance, and financial reporting, Shiva's research continues to shape how boards, executives, investors, and policymakers think about transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.

We are proud to have Shiva serve as faculty director of our corporate governance programs, where he brings his award-winning scholarship and real-world insights into the classroom, helping directors and senior leaders navigate today's most complex governance challenges.

https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/awards/2026-best-paper-awards

On September 16, executives, faculty, and industry leaders will gather at Columbia Business School in New York City for our Executive Education Forum and Networking Event.

From AI and global economic trends to governance, leadership, strategy, executive communication, and coaching, the day will explore the forces shaping the future of business while creating opportunities for meaningful connection and conversation.

Save the date. 📆 Speaker announcements, agenda highlights, and additional details coming soon.

There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar with Robert N. Bontempo, advisor to leaders at Goldman Sachs, Boeing, NASA, and the U.S. State Department. In this live 30-minute session, Bob will share practical leadership frameworks that managers can apply immediately across meetings, team dynamics, and decision-making.

📅 May 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT

Can’t join live? Register to receive the recording afterward.
Reserve your spot: https://gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817782499808/WN_F_S6QIaXSp6MXC5B_uxmfQ

AI is reshaping business at an unprecedented pace. The question for leaders is not whether to adapt, but how to do so strategically.

In this participant spotlight, Nathalie Darres, CMO and General Manager of U.S. Nutrition at Reckitt, reflects on how our Leading Digital Transformation program helped sharpen her approach to AI, digital strategy, and consumer-centric transformation. Through new frameworks and cross-industry perspectives, the experience challenged her to think beyond disconnected initiatives and focus on solving meaningful consumer problems that drive long-term impact.

Read the full interview: https://execed.business.columbia.edu/interview/driving-consumer-centric-digital-transformation-ai-reckitt

What makes a brand endure through changing markets?

For Monica Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and Caldrea, the answer began with authenticity, grit, and a story powerful enough to reshape a category.

In our upcoming Leading Strategic Growth and Change program this June 15–19, 2026, Nassir joins us for “I Bottled My Mother: Grit, Grime and Growing a Business,” a featured session on building brands with meaning, momentum, and staying power.

Inspired by her mother, Thelma Meyer, she transformed a bold idea into a beloved household name—proving that enduring growth is built not only on market opportunity, but on clarity, conviction, and deep consumer trust.

Join us to learn from Nassir's journey and explore what it takes to lead growth and change with impact.

High-performing teams are built through intentional leadership. In our Developing and Leading High-Performance Teams program, executives gain practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve accountability, and lead teams through complexity and change.

Build the capabilities to lead teams that deliver lasting impact.
Apply now to join the next cohort: https://execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/dlhpt?utm_source=cbsee&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=dlhpt_june_2026

Join Robert N. Bontempo, advisor to leaders at Goldman Sachs, Boeing, NASA, and the U.S. State Department, for a live webinar on how to lead more effectively in complex environments.

In 30 minutes, you’ll gain practical insights on influencing teams, avoiding decision-making traps, and leading with greater confidence.

📅 May 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT

Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording: https://gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817782499808/WN_F_S6QIaXSp6MXC5B_uxmfQ

What is the future of consulting in an AI-powered world?

Ask Rita McGrath — the world’s most cited authority on strategic inflection points and the end of sustainable competitive advantage.

Please join us in congratulating Rita McGrath, faculty director of our Leading Strategic Growth and Change program, on being named #2 among the Top 25 Management Consultant Leaders Shaping the Profession in 2026 by The Industry Leaders.

Her pioneering work on transient advantage and innovation continues to shape how leaders turn uncertainty into impact. Link: https://www.theindustryleaders.org/top-25-management-consulting-2026

Leadership at the executive level requires more than operational excellence. It demands the ability to anticipate disruption, navigate complexity, and strategically position organizations for long-term advantage. That’s why The Strategic Leader Program is designed for rising and senior leaders preparing for broader enterprise leadership responsibilities.

Through immersive sessions and interactive workshops, participants gain the tools to lead through uncertainty, shape organizational culture, and drive meaningful change in an increasingly disruptive business environment.