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.

School Stories & News Opensearch
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