India, September 26, 2025 — The Indian Institute of Management Indore has officially opened admissions for the second cohort of its flagship Chief Executive Officers Programme, aimed at preparing senior leaders and aspiring CEOs to navigate complex business landscapes and drive transformative growth in a digital-first world.
This 11-month programme is meticulously designed for experienced professionals with a minimum of eight years in the industry, equipping them to transition from functional management to strategic enterprise leadership. Through a blend of cutting-edge curriculum, peer learning, and direct engagement with top industry leaders, participants will gain the skills to lead with agility, resilience, and purpose.
Key Highlights of the CEO Programme:
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Four CEO-Led Masterclasses: Focused on strategic vision, executive presence, resilience, and excellence in Indian leadership.
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Curriculum Pillars: Technology & Analytics, Strategy, Leadership, and Customer Centricity.
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Interactive Pedagogy: Live faculty-led sessions, real-world case studies, and assessments delivered via TimesPro’s advanced Direct-to-Device platform.
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Campus Immersion: A three-day experience at IIM Indore to foster lifelong leadership networks and cross-industry collaboration.
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Executive Education Alumni Status: Upon completion, participants earn alumni privileges from IIM Indore, one of India’s elite ‘Triple Crown’ accredited business schools (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
The programme is crafted in response to global leadership shifts highlighted by organisations like the World Economic Forum and EY-Parthenon, which emphasize the urgent need for CEOs to adopt agile models, harness emerging technologies, and rebuild trust in the face of disruption and uncertainty.
Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director of IIM Indore, noted: “Our Chief Executive Officers Programme empowers senior leaders to navigate disruption with judgement and resilience. Combining rigorous academics with real-world relevance, this programme builds the strategic depth and digital fluency required to lead enterprises into the future.”
Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head at TimesPro, added: “We are proud to partner with IIM Indore on this transformative initiative. The programme enables leaders to embed innovation at scale, de-risk execution, and deliver sustained growth across industries and geographies.”
From mastering digital marketing and analytics to embedding customer-first strategies and innovation-led cultures, the CEO Programme is a comprehensive roadmap to C-suite readiness—tailored for leaders who want to shape the future, not just respond to it.