Executive Education Participant Spotlights

Read stories about the people who participate in Executive Education programs and the transformational experience Stanford GSB had on their careers.

January 30, 2023
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Organizational Change Through New Systems and a Holistic Approach

A conversation with Alessia Pappalardo about her career and experience in Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
Alessia Pappalardo
January 28, 2023
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Developing Her Influence and Leadership Skills

A conversation with Kyleen Walker about her career and experience in the Black Leaders Program
Kyleen Walker
January 27, 2023
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Finding Strategies and Friendship on Campus

A conversation with Alexander Gruss about his career and experience in the Executive Program in Strategy and Organization
Alexander Gruss
January 27, 2023
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Recognizing Your Value

A conversation with Pierre Ramos about his career and experience in Executive Leadership Development
Pierre Ramos
January 19, 2023
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CEO of Global Transportation Company Committed to Creating Opportunities for Others

The Black Leaders Program gave Maurice Brewster, founder and CEO of Mosaic Global Transportation, the knowledge and insights to grow as a business leader, role model, and mentor.
Maurice Brewster
January 19, 2023
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Product Strategist Seeks Innovations to Improve Healthcare Systems, Research, and Practices

The Emerging Chief Product Officer program gave product strategy VP Emmanuel Cocodia the skills to grow as an innovator in the health care industry.
Emmanuel Cocodia
December 20, 2022
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Conservancy Leader Cultivates Change, Transforms Nonprofit’s Strategy

The Executive Program in Strategy and Organization gave Layla George, MBA, president and CEO of Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the tools to transform her organization’s strategy.
Layla George
December 19, 2022
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CEO Takes Ride-Hailing Company from Siberia to Silicon Valley, Gears up to Drive Global Expansion

The Stanford Executive Program gave Arsen Tomsky, founder and CEO of inDrive, the tools, knowledge, and network to fuel his company’s global expansion.
Arsen Tomsky
December 19, 2022
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CMO on a Mission to Help SMBs Succeed Learns Marketing Strategies to Grow His Company and Career

The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership program gave Luiz Piovesana, chief marketing officer of Nuvemshop, the frameworks and skills to grow his technology company.
Luiz Piovesana
December 19, 2022
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UX Designer “Cracks the Leadership Code,” Advocates for Other Women in Business

The High-Potential Women Leaders program gave Dannielle Dan, senior UX designer at PayPal for Merchants, the tools to become a leader and advocate for other women.
Dannielle Dan
December 16, 2022
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Agency Director Gains Leadership Skills — and Opens Doors for Diverse Filmmakers

The Stanford LEAD online business program gave JP Patterson, director of film content and partnerships at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, the tools to lead and innovate.
JP Patterson
December 16, 2022
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International Business Developer Gains Leadership Skills, Forges Global Connections

The Stanford LEAD online business program gave Piotr Jan Pietrzak, international development director at BLIK, the tools to lead and the connections to build his global network.
Piotr Jan Pietrzak