Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity
Geopolitics and Global Risks Executive Program: Strategic Insights for Leading in Uncertain Times
In today’s ever-changing landscape, uncertainty can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be a roadblock. To celebrate the launch of our brand new Geopolitics & Global Risks: Strategic Insights for Leading in Uncertain Times Executive Program, we would like to invite you to a webinar in which global strategist and faculty lead, Alexander Van de Putte, will explore practical strategies for embracing change and leveraging unpredictability to your advantage. You’ll discover how to shift your mindset, identify new possibilities, and build resilience, so that uncertainty becomes not a threat, but a catalyst for innovation and growth.
Whether you’re navigating industry shifts or policy volatility, join us to unlock tools and insights that transform challenges into stepping stones toward tomorrow’s opportunities.
Join us to explore:
- How to lead confidently through disruption and ambiguity
- Strategic frameworks to anticipate geopolitical and systemic risks
- New thinkings from the front lines of scenario planning and foresight
- What to expect from the full Geopolitics & Global Risks program
This webinar will also include a brief introduction to the program mentioned above by Program Director, Ilke Toygur. This is a forward-looking learning experience designed for leaders who want to stay ahead of global shifts and drive impactful decisions in uncertain times.
This is more than a webinar, it’s your first step into a transformative learning journey.
About the speaker:
Professor Alexander Van de Putte is an accomplished academic and board leader with significant influence in corporate governance, strategy, and strategic foresight. He is the Executive Chairman of the Sustainable Foresight Institute and of Corporate Governance 4.0. Additionally, he is a Visiting Professor of Strategy and Strategic Foresight at IE Business School.
Throughout his career, Alexander has held senior roles with prestigious organizations, including the US National Intelligence Council, the World Economic Forum, Shell International, PwC, and McKinsey & Company.
Alexander is trained as an economist and engineer, holds a PhD in Management from the University of London, a Doctorate in International Relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy, and a PhD in Engineering at Cambridge University.
His career is marked by a blend of academic excellence and hands-on leadership in global strategy, portfolio management, and governance, making him a respected figure in both academic and corporate circles.
Our speakers
Alexander Van de Putte, Executive Chairman, Sustainable Foresight Institute and of Corporate Governance 4
Alexander Van de Putte is Chairman of Corporate Governance & Stewardship, and Chief Strategy Officer of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), professor of strategy and strategic foresight at IE Business School, and the founding director and chairman of the Sustainable Foresight Institute and of Corporate Governance 4.0. At the AIFC, he recently oversaw the development of the AIFC Corporate Governance Principles and its Guidance.
Director of IE Global Policy Center & Professor of Geopolitics of Europe at the SPEGA
Dr. Ilke Toygür is the Director of IE Global Policy Center, and Professor of Geopolitics of Europe at the School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs. She is also a Senior Associate at the CSIS Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program and Mercator Fellow.
Her main areas of expertise include European integration, EU institutions, elections and democracy in Western Europe, geopolitics of Europe, transatlantic relations, and Turkey’s relations with the West.
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