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

The program leverages Kellogg’s thought leadership in developing product leaders through cutting-edge thinking on strategic planning, customer centricity, 10X growth mindset, business acumen, and leadership skills needed at the C-suite level. The immersive program, with project work and applications, will enable participants to become effective CPOs, which is the need of the hour in this era of digital transformation.
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Mohanbir Sawhney
Associate Dean, Digital Innovation | McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology | Clinical Professor of Marketing | Director of the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation

Key Program Features

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Core Curriculum

Kick-start your journey with 16 weeks of in-depth sessions on product strategy and discovery, leadership, communication, and business acumen.

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Choice of Electives

Choose two online electives and one in-person or live virtual elective that will enrich your knowledge and aid career growth.

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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.

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Networking Event

Engage in three days of in-person networking with peers, faculty, and industry experts.

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Success Coach

Maximize your learning journey with a success coach assigned to your cohort.

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Scholar Benefits

Receive an Executive Scholar Certificate and gain select scholar benefits.

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Guest Speakers

Hear from senior industry practitioners and gain firsthand insights into evolving product trends.

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Expert Faculty

Learn from strategically focused, cross-disciplinary faculty who are experts in their fields.

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    Program Curriculum

    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.

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    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

    The Chief Product Officer Program has been a game-changer for my career as a seasoned product leader. It has provided me with invaluable insights, strategic frameworks, and enhanced leadership skills ...
    Sudha Elavarti
    VP of Product (Shipt, Inc)
    Digistrat was definitely the highlight of the program. You learn so much about yourself and your ability to work with a team of strong leaders. You recognize the effectiveness of making the tasks and ...
    Dana Abu Dargham
    Regional Sales Director MEA - Voice & Mobile, Arelion
    The DigiStrat simulation allowed me to collaborate in a smaller group within my cohort. It was extremely gratifying to engage on a more real-time basis. The simulation did a nice job of integrating re...
    Derek Shon
    Director of Product Strategy, Ilitch Sports & Entertainment
    Learning from the very best has helped me mature my product thinking and skills significantly. The core modules, elective options, and faculty were exceptional, providing us with invaluable insights a...
    Bhanu Sistla
    Product Manager, AR - Reality Labs, Meta
    I was most impressed by the exceptional teaching team in all the modules. Each professor was not only an expert in their field but also had a passion for teaching. They dug into the details and nuance...
    Leona Teixeira
    Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML) [Product] Consultant, Ex-CPO

    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.

    Faculty Member SHANA CARROLL
    SHANA CARROLL

    Clinical Associate Professor of Management Communications, Faculty Director, Management Communications Program

    NICHOLAS A. PEARCE

    Clinical Professor of Management & Organizations

    Faculty Member MOHANBIR SAWHNEY
    MOHANBIR SAWHNEY

    Associate Dean for Digital Innovation, McCormick Foundation Chair of Technology, Director of the Center for Research in Technology & Innovation

    Faculty Member DAVID SCHONTHAL
    DAVID SCHONTHAL

    Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Faculty Director of Zell Fellows Program

    Guest Speakers

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    Ali Tore

    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...

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    Brian Hamm

    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...

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    Dan Hess

    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...

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    Derek Snyder

    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...

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    Eric Leach

    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...

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    Margaret Arakawa

    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 ...

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    Marja Koopmans

    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...

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    Savinay Berry

    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...

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    Shailu Verma

    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 ...

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    Suraj Mandnani

    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...

    Kellogg AI Speakers Series - Meet the Speakers

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    Birju Shah

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing

    Profile picture of program faculty  Leslie A. DeChurch
    Leslie A. DeChurch

    Chair and Professor of Communication Studies (School of Communication)

    Meet Your Success Coaches

    Faculty Member Rich Frey
    RICH FREY

    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 ...

    Faculty Member Vamsi Krishna
    VAMSI KRISHNA

    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 ...

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    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

    • Coaching hours with a Kellogg Career & Professional Development Coach

    • 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.

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    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.

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    Email: kellogg_cpo@emeritus.org

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