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Open programme

CEO 360

Location

Nordic + the UK

Next intake

February 2027

Duration

8 months

CEOs do not succeed on their own

In an era where markets can undergo rapid and unexpected changes, a CEO’s ability to adapt and respond effectively is crucial. A CEO takes the lead in refining the strategic vision and navigating rapid market changes, however, they cannot succeed on their own.

The programme focuses on the critical issues on a CEO’s agenda, from strategy execution and executive finance to brand value, risk and reputation, leadership, and personal wellbeing, while emphasising effective collaboration with the board, leadership team, and other key stakeholders.

Each theme is approached through a CEO lens, highlighting what you need to understand, align on, and act upon in a complex and interconnected environment.

The CEO 360 programme is designed to add immense value to your career, guiding and empowering you with robust support in your new or existing role.

Elevate your personal development and leadership performance to new heights with CEO 360.

#1 EMBA in the Nordics

Programme overview

The programme duration is 8 months with workshops and classes taking place in Helsinki, Copenhagen, the UK and online.

The CEO 360 programme is designed to strengthen business leaders' board-level expertise in strategic foresight, global navigation, and to lead organisations towards a sustainable future.

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Key facts

Next start

February 2027

Course lenght

8 months

Location

Helsinki, Copenhagen, the UK

Fee

20 000 € +VAT, ~149 355 DKK +VAT* 10% Early bird discount on the full programme fee until the end of October

Suitable for

CEOs & Future CEOs

Dates and locations

Dates & Locations of the workshops*

Kick Off - 16 February 2027 at 16:00 – 17:30**, online

Module 1 - 5 - 6 March 2027, Helsinki / Uusimaa, Finland

Masterclass 1 - 23 March 2027 at 16.00 – 18.00, online

Module 2 - 15 - 16 April 2027, Copenhagen, Denmark

Masterclass 2 - 11 May 2027 at 16.00 – 18.00, online

*In case of force majeure, the right to trainer and schedule changes is reserved.

**Timings in EEST.

Module 3 - 3 - 4 June 2027, Helsinki, Finland

Module 4 - 19 - 20 August 2027, Helsinki, Finland

Module 5 - 16 -17 September 2027, Helsinki or Copenhagen (TBA)

Masterclass 3 - 28 September 2027 at 16:00 – 18:00, online

Module 6 - 7 - 8 October 2027, The UK

Programme highlights

Your leadership journey

Gain deep insights with psychometric tests, 360 assessment, and one-on-one feedback sessions.

Live workshops

Participate in six engaging workshops focusing on CEO capabilities and leadership strategies.

Masterclasses

Topics including sustainability, AI, and geopolitics covered by top international experts.

Peer learning

Benefit from the collective wisdom of your peers, tackling real-life obstacles together.

Personalise your CEO journey

In addition to the core modules of the programme, you have the opportunity to leverage our world-class faculty. Deepen your expertise in a topic or module you wish to explore further, or have us deliver a tailored module to your organisation’s leadership team, designed to meet your specific needs.

Meet our world-class faculty and the case speakers of the programme

Xenia Wickett

Xenia Wickett

Xenia Wickett is an experienced leader, speaker, and strategic advisor specialising in global affairs, leadership, and international relations.

Dr Andrew MacLennan

Dr Andrew MacLennan

Dr Andrew MacLennan is a leading expert in strategy execution. Andrew specialises in the translation of strategy into action and driving agile adaptation through systematic experimentation. Andrew is an Affiliate Faculty member at London Business School and Managing Director of consulting firm Strategy Execution Ltd.

Professor Clare Calderan

Professor Clare Calderan

Clare is a Professor at Henley Business School and an experienced lecturer and consultant in financial management and banking, with over 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Professor Moira Clark

Professor Moira Clark

Moira is Professor of Strategic Marketing and Director of The Henley Centre for Customer Management. Moira has extensive marketing and customer management consultancy experience with leading international companies.

Ismo Nikkola

Ismo Nikkola

Ismo is responsible for leading Valio’s brand and marketing, as well as sustainability, communications, and public affairs. He has 30 years of extensive experience in building international brands and developing brand and marketing strategies.

Dr Marco Mäkinen

Dr Marco Mäkinen

Marco is Finland's most renowned brand expert, building brands both in theory and practice. He has written about brands and assisted Finland's leading brands for 30 years.

Soren Strom

Soren Strom

Søren has extensive C-level experience and a strong track record as a partner and member of the executive management at EY. Having served in multiple companies as CFO, he has since moved into a career as a professional corporate board member. His experience spans family-owned, private equity-backed, and listed companies. He also brings experience in M&A, including post-merger integration, turnaround situations, and divestments.

Dr Paula Kilpinen

Dr Paula Kilpinen

Dr. Paula Kilpinen is an executive coach, advisor, speaker, and writer. As Managing Director of Henley Business School Nordic, she specialises in leadership and strategic capability development, helping organisations turn strategy into action through people.

Professor Bernd Vogel

Professor Bernd Vogel

Bernd is Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School. He has 20 years of global experience in research, educating, speaking, and consulting for leadership development. Bernd is also faculty for the new CEO 360 programme.

Professor Kevin Money

Professor Kevin Money

Kevin is the Director of the John Madejski Centre for Reputation and the Director for Research in the School of Marketing and Reputation at Henley Business School. Kevin is Chartered Psychologist and former Editor of the Journal of General Management and Manager Update.

Niina Rantti

Niina Rantti

Niina Rantti is a sustainability advisor specializing in the financial and strategic integration of ESG. She works with senior leadership teams to connect sustainability with business decisions, value creation, capital allocation, and risk management.

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Hannu-Matias Nurmi

Hannu-Matias Nurmi

Founder & Senior Partner, Chief Executive Search
Mobile: +358 40 809 5291
hannu-matias.nurmi@chief.fi

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Paula Kilpinen

Paula Kilpinen

Managing Director & Executive Coach
Mobile: +358 40 509 0894
paula.kilpinen@henleynordic.com