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Participant Profile

The Driving Innovation program is for doers, individuals who are charged with driving innovation within established companies and inspired by the opportunity.

Hear from Past Participants

Diana Mulili
Director - Digital Distribution Ecosystem, Africa, Prudential Africa | Global Innovation Council Member, Africa, Prudential PLC

“For the longest time, I was always told to think outside the box. One session taught me that thinking inside the box makes you more creative and helps you come up with even more innovative approaches and solutions. When you add structure and acknowledge the constraints, the ideas start popping.”

Andrew Ogura
Group Innovation and Digital Strategy, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group

“After I completed the program, we built an innovation department and have products on the street. That’s a great thing. Of course, that wasn’t just me — that was the coming together of different people on a team. But one of the things I brought into the discussion after the program was braveness. Braveness comes from confidence; the program gives you confidence.”

Global Head of Capital Partners, Munich Re

“This program helps drive innovation to new levels when it comes to strategy, analytics, marketing, operations, and culture. Great participant group and professors, inspiring discussions, and insights!”

Managing Director, Vattenfall European Innovation

“DIV is a great program! It links entrepreneurial spirit with corporate culture and teaches how to overcome obstacles in big corporations as an innovator. I believe DIV will make me a better leader and improve my skills to convince and inspire people. It’s not about the theory or the data. It’s about the stories you tell.”

Participant Spotlight Story

Meet Your Peers

Participants in Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations are senior leaders in their organizations who are motivated to advance to the top of their organizations. They represent a variety of functions, with a majority coming from General Management.

Contact

Christine Coli | Associate Director, Programs, Executive Education
Associate Director Executive Education