GLOBAL
EXECUTIVE
EDGE

PROGRAM

The Next Chapter. Breaking the Mold. Elevating Your Impact.
Lisbon | Barcelona | New York

Why this Program?

"You’ve reached the pinnacle of your career — but what’s next? The Global Executive Edge Program invites seasoned leaders to embark on a journey of reinvention. It’s about breaking the frame, defying conventional paths, and discovering new perspectives that drive personal and organizational transformation. Developed by AESE and IESE Business Schools, two institutions with a legacy of leadership excellence, this program is designed for those who refuse to stand still in a rapidly changing world. Leaders who are ready to redefine what success means for the next chapter of their journey."



Maria de Fátima Carioca

Dean, AESE Business School

Fátima Carioca

Program structure

Three immersive experiences across global business capitals — each crafted to challenge, inspire, and transform your leadership approach.

Block 1 - Trends

Decoding the global landscape

Block 2 - Business

Building resilient and future-ready organizations

Block 3 - Leadership

Forging
your future

Block 1

Decoding the global
landscape

> Social & Economic Outlook: The Next Decade – Challenges and Opportunities
> Geopolitics: Emerging Powers and Shifting Alliances
> Energy: The Energy of Tomorrow – Transition
> Science: Emerging Paradigms - AI, Quantum Technology, and Biotech
> Ethics: Addressing Ethical Concerns

Block 2

Building resilient and
future-ready organizations

> Innovation: Intrapreneurship and Open innovation models
> Entrepreneurship: Startups built to Last
> Technology: Leveraging AI for Business Growth
> Talent: The New Rules of Talent Management
> Partnerships: Strategic and Effective Cross-Border Alliances
> Financing: Green Financing
> Sustainability: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Pathways
> Governance: Frameworks, Best Practices, and Emerging Trends

Block 3

Forging your future

> Leading Teams in an AI and Hybrid World
> Orchestrating a Team
> Personal Growth: Antifragility & Wellbeing
> How will you measure your life? Balancing Success & Fulfillment
> Crafting the Next Chapter

The Global Executive
Journey: Iconic Cities with
Strategic Significance

The Global Executive Edge Program unfolds across three iconic cities, where Blocks 1, 2, and 3 seamlessly intertwine, creating a continuous, immersive journey of transformation.
Each destination adds a new dimension, enriching your perspective as you decode global trends, build resilience, and forge your future — a leadership evolution that transcends borders.

Lisbon: a gateway to
transatlantic collaboration

June_25, 26, 27
@AESE Business School

> Lectures, Expert Panels, and Case Studies
> Industry Visit to explore Lisbon’s energy and
tech innovation landscape
> Networking opportunities with local and international executives
> Special Highlight: A dress rehearsal and exclusive dinner at the iconic CCB

Barcelona: catalyzing innovation
and global expansion

September_9, 10, 11
@IESE Business School

> Lectures and Case Studies led by global experts
> Strategy Workshop for developing actionable leadership insights
> Site Visits to key innovation hubs
> Networking sessions to foster cross-border alliances
> Special Highlight: An insider experience at Camp Nou, a symbol of Barcelona’s global influence

New York: the epicenter
of global business and finance

October_6, 7, 8, 9
@IESE Business School

> Lectures, Expert Panels, and Case Studies on leadership and transformation
> Experiential Leadership Exercise at Carnegie Hall
> Industry Visit to Wall Street and other business landmarks
> Special Highlight: A private tour and networking
dinner at MoMA

Learning Highlights
The Global Executive Edge Program redefines learning as an immersive leadership journey, blending cutting-edge business insights with life-changing experiences.
A visionary network

Expand your horizons by connecting with global leaders and top executives from diverse sectors in Lisbon, Barcelona, and New York.

World-class faculty

Learn from the thought leaders of AESE and IESE Business Schools.
These faculty members bring real-world expertise shaped by decades of corporate leadership.

Experiential learning

Participate in transformative site
visits sucha as—walk Wall Street, strategize in Carnegie Hall, and experience innovation hubs—bridging insights with hands-on reality.

Case study excellence

Tackle real-world challenges through
Harvard’s renowned case method,
sharpening your decision-making skills in complex, high-stakes environments.

Purpose-driven growth

Explore themes of ethics, sustainability, and long-term impact,
ensuring you remain a transformative force in your organization and beyond.

Why AESE
and IESE?

The AESE-IESE partnership stands as a beacon of global leadership education.
AESE’s strong ethical foundations and IESE’s international acclaim (ranked #2 worldwide by Financial Times) provide an unparalleled blend of business acumen, strategy, and human centered leadership development.

Together, these institutions empower top-tier executives to break through leadership limits and reshape their legacy in today’s complex world.

Program details

Locations

> Lisbon
June, 25>27
@AESE Business School
> Barcelona
September, 9>11
@IESE Business School)
> New York
October, 6>9
@IESE Business School

The special highlight experiences are subject to change based on availability
and program logistics.

Fees

€18,500 + VAT
(€15,500 + VAT for AESE Alumni)

The program fee includes meals during the academic sessions and lodging in Barcelona and New York; travel expenses and accommodation in Lisbon are not included.

Contact

Mafalda Correia de Sá
mafaldacsa@aese.pt
T (+351) 217 221 530
M (+351) 939 939 693

Join the Global Executive Edge Program and embark on the next chapter of your leadership story.

Academic Director

Adrián Caldart

Prof. Caldart started teaching at IESE in 2006 across most of the school’s degree and executive programs. He is currently the academic Director of the IESE ONE EMBA and of the IESE Barcelona EMBA Program. Since 2003, Adrián has also collaborated very actively with IESE’s affiliated business school in Portugal (AESE Business School) where he is the academic Director of the Business Policy Department and President of the Academic Council of the School. Adrián has also been a consultant in Strategy and Organization in Spanish, Portuguese, and Argentine business firms and public organizations.

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