GILP brings together world-class academic thinking, extraordinary access, powerful peer learning and experiences designed to create value long after the classroom ends.
Beyond frameworks.
Beyond a certificate.
Beyond a powerful network.
Beyond classroom discussions.
GILP was created to explore a more ambitious answer — combining academic depth with extraordinary access, powerful peer learning and experiences that continue long after participants leave Cambridge.
Executive education should change more than what you know. It should change what becomes possible next.
GLOBAL INDIA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Ideas. People. Possibilities.
GILP brings together world-class academic thinking, extraordinary access, powerful peer learning and experiences designed to create value long after the classroom ends.
Deconstruct macroeconomic turbulence, frontier AI strategy, corporate governance, and branding with Cambridge faculty who advise Fortune 500 boards and global governments.
Master mental models to foresee disruption before competitors.
Step inside private boardrooms at Lord's Cricket Ground, historic Cambridge college high tables, and bilateral policy chambers with British parliamentarians and High Commissioners.
Direct dialogue with leaders who shape international policy and trade.
45 senior leaders across two cohorts brought real acquisitions, succession dilemmas, digital pivots, and market entries into closed-door Chatham House discussions.
Build a lifelong trusted circle of boardroom peers and allies.
High-pressure rhetoric workshops, elite sporting leadership insights from MCC chairs, and traditional Cambridge collegiate dinners immerse leaders in high-impact executive presence.
Refine executive persuasion, resilience, and personal gravity.
Apply Frugal Innovation and organizational health frameworks to unlock exponential value with disciplined capital, driving immediate transformations across your enterprise.
A tangible, actionable blueprint ready for immediate implementation.
A look inside the September 2026 GILP experience. Programme experiences, faculty and speakers have evolved between cohorts.
Arrive in Cambridge, connect deeply, and begin an immersive leadership journey.
Explore the forces reshaping leadership through technology, economics, innovation and debate.
Dive into governance, strategy and branding through practical frameworks and reflection.
Experience leadership beyond campus through sport, policy, communication and shared insight.
Translate learning into global opportunity, wellbeing, innovation and lasting impact.
Across two cohorts, GILP has taken leaders beyond the traditional classroom — into institutions, conversations and experiences that bring new perspectives to leadership.
An intimate conversation at King's College during the first GILP cohort on entrepreneurship, leadership and building globally recognised businesses.
Exploring leadership through business, sport, policy, communication and technology in one of the world's most iconic sporting institutions.
A closing conversation with H.E. Kumaran Periasamy, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, on trade, education, skills and the role of leaders in strengthening bilateral ties.
Moving from theoretical frameworks to real business challenges, with examples from organisations represented within the cohort.
Experiencing the intellectual and cultural ecosystem of Cambridge — where ideas, innovation and impact have been shaped for centuries.
Some of the most valuable learning happened outside the lecture theatre — over dinner, during walks through Cambridge and in candid discussions with fellow leaders.
GILP brought together academic depth, real-world perspective and leadership experiences to help participants examine the opportunities and responsibilities shaping their decisions.
Make better decisions when there is no obvious right answer.
Move beyond frameworks towards sharper organisational choices.
Understand board dynamics, incentives and the growing responsibilities of leaders.
Separate AI hype from where technology can genuinely create value.
Explore frugal innovation, experimentation and customer-led innovation.
Understand how leadership decisions shape identity, positioning and trust.
Use rhetoric, storytelling and human judgement to move people and organisations.
Understand how business interacts with policy, society and international opportunity.
GILP has been delivered by faculty from Cambridge Judge Business School and distinguished experts who bring deep academic knowledge and real-world perspective to the programme.
Vice-Dean for Faculty Cambridge Judge Business School
Associate Professor in Marketing Cambridge Judge Business School
Professor of Social Sciences & Organisations Cambridge Judge Business School
Professor of Finance & Founder, CCAF Cambridge Judge Business School
Associate Professor in Marketing Cambridge Judge Business School
Associate Professor in Finance Cambridge Judge Business School
Professor of Organisational Sociology & Leadership Cambridge Judge Business School
Associate Professor in Economics & Policy Cambridge Judge Business School
Visiting Fellow & Co-Lead, Frugal AI Hub Cambridge Judge Business School
Visiting Fellow Cambridge Judge Business School
Public Speaking, Influence & Executive Communication Coach
Co-CEO, Boldspace & Brand Strategy Architect
GILP has brought together distinguished leaders from business, government, sport and society to share perspectives that challenge, inspire and broaden thinking.
Different worlds.
One leadership
experience.
Indian High Commissioner to the UK
Trade, education, skills and the role of leadership in strengthening bilateral ties.
Member of the House of Lords and Founder, Cobra Beer
Fireside conversation during the first GILP cohort.
President, MCC; Chair, London Spirit & CJBS Advisory Board
Lord's Cricket Ground Connecting Sport, Business & Academia
Member of the House of Lords, Founder, AI Policy Labs
Perspectives on responsible technology and policy.
Former UK Minister for Tech & the Digital Economy
Policy & Human-Centric AI
GILP has brought together C-suite and senior leaders from business, education, healthcare, finance, technology and entrepreneurship — creating an extraordinary peer group united by curiosity, experience and a shared commitment to making a difference.
“Leadership Learning That Feels Like a Rolls Royce”
— SAM TULLY, GILP DELEGATE
From powerful classroom discussions to unforgettable experiences beyond Cambridge, here is what participants from our first two cohorts had to say.
A week of intensive, high-quality learning across innovation, AI, governance, and strategy. Structure, faculty expertise, and diverse perspectives made it deeply impactful. It provided both big-picture insights and practical takeaways for navigating global business. It felt like a Rolls Royce.
Sam Tully
Trustee
Pratham (UK)
An enriching experience that combined frugal innovation, AI, governance, and storytelling into actionable leadership insights. The diverse cohort and engaging discussions made learning deeply practical. I left with new strategies, and renewed clarity on leading with purpose and impact.
Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali
L&D Head
Bank Dhofar (Oman)
Great meeting industry leaders, government officials, leading academicians from Cambridge University and entrepreneurs. A deeply enriching week at the prestigious University of Cambridge. Honoured to be invited to the 'Global India Leadership Programme' by Global Education Lab and Cambridge Judge Business School.
Hersh Shah
CEO
IRM India Affiliate
Frugal innovation came alive during the programme as a practical necessity, not theory. It reinforced that sustainable impact lies in affordable, last-mile solutions. Seeing 'jugaad' discussed at Cambridge affirmed that frugal innovation is globally relevant, and that the programme sets exactly the right foundation.
Dr. Aashish Chaudhry
MD
Aakash Healthcare (India)
It was a privilege to meet professors with thought leadership and professionals with global experience at the University of Cambridge. The opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives and engage with such accomplished leaders made the week truly enriching and memorable.
Ghanshyam Tiwari
Founder & Chief Business Officer
Samajwadi Party | GoodEd Technologies
The programme offered insights into leadership communication and influence. Sessions on rhetoric and group discussions were particularly impactful, providing practical tools used by global leaders. A highly engaging experience that I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to enhance leadership effectiveness.
Johannes Samwer
MD
Rhenus Lub (Germany)
What happens when academia, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership come together in one room? I got to experience exactly that through the Global India Leadership Programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. I was thrilled to be accepted and invited to the Executive Programme, and the five days were a wonderful opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, challenge my thinking and learn alongside an inspiring group of leaders.
Ashwini Ramakrishna
Associate Director - Amazon (eCommerce), EMEA
Kao Corporation
A dynamic and engaging programme that brings together like-minded global leaders. The blend of sessions and discussion creates continuous learning opportunities. Even early into the programme, the value of connections and insights is clear, highly recommend joining if you get the chance.
Dr. Johannes Mario Schmidt
MD
Lingel Windows and Doors Technologies (India)
What participants told us.
Two cohorts have given us something more useful than assumptions: evidence.
4.8/5
Overall learning experience
96%
Rated faculty Exceptional / Very Good
94%
Would recommend GILP
92%
Found peer learning highly valuable
What participants told us.
Two cohorts have given us something more useful than assumptions: evidence.
4.8/5
Overall learning experience
96%
Rated faculty Exceptional / Very Good
94%
Would recommend GILP
92%
Found peer learning highly valuable
The next GILP cohort at Cambridge Judge Business School is being curated. Secure priority consideration before public announcement.
5
Days in Cambridge & London
Limited Spaces
C-Suite Leaders Only
100%
CJBS Certified
Global India
Leadership Programme
Cambridge Judge Business School × GEL
