Chief Product Officer Program
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Customized Designed for Your Success
Evolving market dynamics demand the need for senior executives who can drive product vision alongside business growth. The Chief Product Officer Program curriculum has been designed to address the increased importance of this role.
Innovate
Stay one step ahead of global business trends, and achieve product-led growth with a cutting-edge curriculum and renowned Kellogg thought leadership.
Collaborate
Build strong connections and exchange perspectives with high-achieving peers, faculty, and industry experts through networking.
Transform
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and frameworks to enhance your product strategy through four core modules and a choice of topical electives.
Learning Outcomes
Use customer data analytics to measure and improve the performance of the product portfolio
Create and articulate a strong vision and align product strategy with your company's business objectives
Present clear messaging about the value of the product to stakeholders
Hone your skills in financial analysis, talent development, and product leadership
Key Program Features
Core Curriculum
Kick-start your journey with 16 weeks of in-depth sessions on product strategy and discovery, leadership, communication, and business acumen.
Choice of Electives
Choose two online electives and one in-person or live virtual elective that will enrich your knowledge and aid career growth.
Capstone Project
Participate in a simulation game requiring you to work in a group setting and apply program lessons to address a real-world business challenge.
Networking Event
Engage in three days of in-person networking with peers, faculty, and industry experts.
Success Coach
Maximize your learning journey with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Scholar Benefits
Receive an Executive Scholar Certificate and gain select scholar benefits.
Guest Speakers
Hear from senior industry practitioners and gain firsthand insights into evolving product trends.
Expert Faculty
Learn from strategically focused, cross-disciplinary faculty who are experts in their fields.
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Program Curriculum
Kellogg Connections (Two Days)
The program culminates with an optional networking event on campus in Evanston, Illinois. The event is held once a year and gives you the unique opportunity create a lifelong community of global executives.
- Interact with your cohort peers
- Meet professionals from other cohorts
- Engage with your faculty and success coaches
- Attend live faculty sessions
- Participate in breakout sessions
Participant Profile
The Chief Product Officer Program is:
Designed for senior and mid-career product leaders who are responsible for product management, design, engineering, or marketing
Suitable for product managers aspiring to or already serving in C-level roles who want to keep current on trends to accelerate growth
Ideal for executives looking to align product strategy with business strategy, understand the implications of technology on the product portfolio, and manage cross-functional teams in the organization
Participants are expected to have:
A minimum of 12 years of experience in a product leadership role
Fluency in written and spoken English
International exposure (preferred)
Industry Interaction
Throughout the program, you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with industry experts and gain firsthand insights into evolving product trends. The core modules will include guest lectures as well as networking sessions, where you can connect with and learn from senior industry practitioners. Additionally, a success coach assigned to your cohort will help you derive the most value from the program.
Capstone Project
As you wrap up the program, you will engage in a capstone project in the form of a simulation, applying program lessons to address a real-world business challenge. The DigiStrat simulation game enables you to step into the role of a chief strategy officer for a subscription-based digital services provider. You will work in a group setting to ideate and make strategic decisions around pricing, infrastructure, and marketing while participating in a live auction to introduce a game-changing technology feature.
Testimonials
Meet the Faculty
The Kellogg Executive Education Chief Product Officer Program, led by Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, is developed and taught by a team of strategically focused, cross-disciplinary faculty who are experts in their fields. They bring to the classroom their cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and rich experiences at some of the world’s most respected organizations.
Clinical Associate Professor of Management Communications, Faculty Director, Management Communications Program
Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations
Associate Dean for Digital Innovation, McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology, Director of the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation
Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director of Zell Fellows Program
Guest Speakers
Senior Vice President, Analytics, Salesforce
Ali is the SVP of Advanced Analytics at Salesforce leading AI Strategy, Research and Technology Partnerships. He has more than 29 years of experience building and leading ente...
Former CFO of Energizer and TruGreen
Brian Hamm is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois. He has over 20 years of industry experience, including lea...
Chief Product Officer, Syndigo
Dan Hess is the Global Chief Product Officer at Syndigo, specializing in master data, product information, and analytics for a global network. With extensive experience as CEO...
Senior Director, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Corporation
Derek Snyder is a Senior Director at Microsoft, leading product marketing for Microsoft Teams, with over 15 years in B2B and B2C product leadership. Previously, he served as C...
President, What Why Consulting Inc.
Eric Leach is the founder of WHAT / WHY Consulting and The Product Leadership Collective, offering fractional CPO services. With 20+ years in product leadership, he’s held key...
Formerly of Microsoft and CMO of Fastly
Margaret Arakawa is a seasoned leader with 25+ years in operations, strategy, and marketing in enterprise software, including 20 years at Microsoft as a partner and GM of the ...
Director, Amazon Smart Home, Amazon
Marja is the Director of Alexa Enterprise at Amazon, enhancing Alexa's capabilities for partners and users. With prior leadership roles in Amazon Smart Home, Microsoft, and Ph...
CTO, Vonage, Part of Ericsson
Savinay Berry is CTO, Vonage, Part of Ericsson. With 20+ years in tech, he previously held executive roles at OpenText, Dell EMC, and Intuit, specializing in cloud services an...
CPO, Optum Labs
Shailu co-founded Mila Health, leveraging AI to enhance provider-patient interaction and health outcomes. Previously, he was Chief Product Officer at United Health Group, and ...
VP (Group), Chief Product Owner-Risk, Compliance and Privacy, American Express
Suraj Madnani is Group VP/Chief Product Owner for Global Risk and Compliance at American Express, overseeing AI-driven risk platforms across 19 domains. Previously with IBM, h...
Meet Your Success Coaches
Success Coach
Rich Frey started his career as a CPA with the accounting firm Arthur Anderson & Co. in Chicago. Following his time in public accounting, Frey decided to make a career change ...
Success Coach
Vamsi Krishna is a product executive turned entrepreneur, helping startups build, grow, and scale their digital products and businesses. He has over a decade of experience in ...
Scholar Benefits
Upon completing the program, you will receive an Executive Scholar Certificate and earn select Kellogg Executive Education scholar benefits, including:
A Certificate of Professional Achievement, including a digital certificate for your social media profile
A 15% discount on all Executive Education Chief Officer Programs
A 30% discount on Kellogg Executive Education individual programs
Membership in the global Kellogg alumni network and access to the online network
Opportunities to participate in Kellogg alumni clubs and select webinars & events
Access to cutting-edge research and thought leadership content from Kellogg faculty and leading practitioners
A Kellogg branded email account
Membership in a private LinkedIn group for Executive Scholars
10% Executive Education individual program discount for your colleagues (cannot be combined with any other offer or discount)
*Please note that the Kellogg Job Board is not available to Executive Scholars.
Chief Product Officer Program Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, participants will receive a Kellogg Executive Scholar Certificate. Certificates are delivered electronically to your preferred email address after the program ends.
After successful completion of this program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Kellogg Executive Education.
Note: This program does not grant academic credit or a degree from Kellogg School of Management.
FAQs
Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Email: kellogg_cpo@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 567 350 1225 (U.S.) / +44 1313 812071 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703746 (U.A.E) / +52 55965 37076 (LATAM)
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Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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