Global CFO. Program
IESE Global CFO. What Will You Learn?
Delivered through two immersive four-day modules in New York City and Madrid, complemented by structured online global sessions between modules, the Global CFO Program provides a rigorous transatlantic learning journey.
Each residency combines faculty-led sessions, executive dialogues, keynote panels, and applied enterprise challenges grounded in real-world strategic dilemmas. Between modules, participants engage in curated online discussions, executive podcasts, and structured assignments to sustain momentum and broaden global perspective.
Curriculum Cornerstones
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Financial strategy, capital allocation, M&A, pricing, and investor relations as key levers of enterprise value.
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Leveraging digital tools, data, and AI to optimize finance operations and drive enterprise transformation.
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Leading large-scale change initiatives with influence, communication, and cross-functional alignment.
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Strengthening resilience through governance, cybersecurity, regulatory awareness, and geopolitical navigation.
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Understanding AI, geopolitical fragmentation, climate transition, and macroeconomic shifts.
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Developing a personal leadership roadmap and preparing for CFO and CEO-track progression.
Highlights of the Global CFO Program
Our Global CFO Program provides multi-faceted perspectives on strategic finance, enterprise transformation and value creation to give you a broader, deeper vision of the CFO’s role in shaping the future direction of your organization.
You will explore leadership in the context of global complexity, strategic decision-making, financial performance, enterprise-wide transformation, board and CEO partnership, and long-term sustainable growth.
Module 1 – New York City, USA – May 17-20, 2027
Growth, Capital Markets, and Enterprise Leadership
Delivered at IESE’s New York City campus, this opening module immerses participants in the U.S. financial ecosystem and focuses on value creation and enterprise influence.
Core themes include:
- The Changing Role of the CFO
- Shaping Business Strategy and Capital Allocation
- Value Creation in Disrupted Markets
- Private Equity and Shifting Capital Markets
- Business Model Innovation and Pricing Strategy
- Investor Relations and Public Company Leadership
- CEO–CFO Partnership and Influence
- Transformation Leadership and Communication
- AI and Digital Finance Transformation
- Cybersecurity and Technology Oversight
- Political Economy of North America
This module establishes the strategic and leadership foundation for the program.
Online Sessions - June-August 2027
Global Disruption and Emerging Market Dynamics
Between New York and Madrid, participants engage in structured online sessions covering:
- Capturing Value in Emerging Markets and BRICS
- Political Economy of India, Brazil, and China
- Creating Unicorns in Hypergrowth Markets
- Shared Service Platforms in Asia
- AI and Operational Transformation in Global Organizations
- Virtual CFO Dialogue on Cross-Border Leadership
Module 3 – Madrid, Spain – September 20-23, 2027
Governance, Risk, ESG, and CFO-to-CEO Transition
Delivered at IESE’s Madrid campus, this concluding module integrates governance, sustainability, and leadership progression.
Core themes include:
- Re-inventing Work, Workforce, and AI Integration
- Managing Technology Deployment and Agile Execution
- M&A Strategy and Valuation
- Political Economy of Europe
- Working Effectively with Boards and Audit Chairs
- Managing Value-Destroying Risks and Synergy Traps
- Culture Transformation and Organizational Alignment
- Transitioning to the Global CFO Role
- Recruiter Perspectives on CFO-to-CEO Pathways
- Crisis Leadership
- Personal Action Plan and 30-Day CFO Board Presentation
The final module integrates learning through peer exercises and individual action planning, ensuring practical application beyond the program.
The IESE experience
At IESE, you’ll be surrounded by talented peers, supported by a world-class faculty, and challenged by real-life business cases. We’ll put you to the test so that you can reach your full potential.
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