Overview
Our 2024 cohort is closed, please register your interest for 2025.
The Energy Institute and world-leading business school, Hult EF Corporate Education, are delighted to be collaborating on a new Executive Leadership in Energy Programme.
This split two-week programme will equip tomorrow’s leaders with the system-wide thinking, skills and network to navigate and lead transformational change and to shape the energy system of the future.
Featuring renowned industry leader guest speakers, a one-of-a-kind immersive leadership simulation and the opportunity to debate and collaborate with industry peers, this programme will deliver a truly unique contextual learning experience.
Through participating in challenging, multi-layered conversations and self-reflection, you will develop a leadership style that’s fit-for-the-future and a strong understanding of how you can create change not only within your organisation, but also within the wider energy system.
Location and dates
This is a multi-location (Dubai and UK), split two-week (2 x 5 days) programme with a 6-12 week gap for reflection.
Week 1
- Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May 2025
- Dubai, UAE
- Cohort size: 14-18
Week 2
- Monday 16 June - Friday 20 June 2024
- London, UK
- Cohort size: 14-18
Guest speakers
Andy Brown OBE FEI
Deputy Chair Board of Directors, Ørsted
Dame Dr Vivienne Cox DBE FEI
Chair, Victrex
Fred Krupp
President, Environmental Defense Fund
Her Excellency Dr Nawal Al-Hosany HonFEI
UAE Permanent Representative to IRENA, IRENA
Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI
Founder, Good Energy & Non-Executive Director
Michael Liebreich HonFEI
Chair and CEO, Liebreich Associates
Raji Hattar
ESG and Sustainability Advisor, Non-Executive Director
Dr Pratima Rangarajan FEI
Chief Executive Officer, Climate Investment
Irene di Martino
Founder and Executive Adviser, Amp X
Is this programme right for me?
Absolutely, if you match the following criteria:
You are a high-performer on a fast-track towards C-suite leadership responsibilities.
You have 10+ years of experience and are in a leadership position near the top of your organisation, or you have held a senior role for at least 5 years.
You are working within an energy sector organisation or energy-related industry, in any field, including but not limited to engineering, procurement, commercial, energy management, CSR and sustainability, finance.
You want to maximise the impact you, as a leader, and your organisation can have on the energy transition.
You want to understand how to shape the energy system of the future and lead transformational change.
You want to learn from and connect with your peers across the energy system, finding opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
What will I learn?
- A system-wide global energy perspective: the ability to look across the global energy system for context, collaboration, and solutions.
- The knowledge of the technologies, the policies, and the skills to navigate through the energy transition.
- An overview of the various environmental, social and governance issues affecting the energy sector.
- The strategies, the risks, and the financing needed to develop and implement sustainable business plans and clean tech projects.
- A range of personal leadership skills that will be expected from the energy leaders of the future such as authenticity, agility, resilience, and emotional intelligence.
- Organisational leadership strategies and processes to attract and lead a diverse workforce, develop high performing teams and foster a culture of energy innovation.
- Advanced leadership techniques in order to implement net-zero strategies in their own organisations, such as change management, cultural transformation and stakeholder management.
- The governance frameworks, standards and reporting initiatives for energy and environmental management towards net-zero.
Ready for the next steps? Accelerate your leadership journey
While we can’t provide exact pricing without understanding your needs, by filling out our quick one-minute form we’ll get back to you with a personalised quote within 48 hours. You can also simply share your details and tick the box to receive email updates on the Leadership Programme.
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Guest blog article
Article title:
Four Overlooked Leadership Skills to Confidently Navigate the Energy Transition
Overview:
This article by leadership trainer, energy expert and course tutor, Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL, includes insights on the four overlooked skills leaders will develop from their enrolment in the Executive Leadership in Energy Programme.
Intro to Yanos:
Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL is Fellow of the Energy Institute and Fellow of the Institute of Leadership. He is a well-respected Chairman and Director, with 30+ years of senior experience in various sectors (including Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation and Private Equity) across the EMEA region.
The energy systems of 2030 and 2050 will look very different from today. As such, future energy professionals must be adaptable and innovative.”
-- Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL
Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL
Fellow of the Energy Institute & Fellow of the Institute of Leadership
The energy systems of 2030 and 2050 will look very different from today. As such, future energy professionals must be adaptable and innovative.”
Article title:
Four Overlooked Leadership Skills to Confidently Navigate the Energy Transition
Overview:
This article by leadership trainer, energy expert and course tutor, Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL, includes insights on the four overlooked skills leaders will develop from their enrolment in the Executive Leadership in Energy Programme.
Intro to Yanos:
Dr Yanos Michopoulos FEI FioL is Fellow of the Energy Institute and Fellow of the Institute of Leadership. He is a well-respected Chairman and Director, with 30+ years of senior experience in various sectors (including Energy, Infrastructure, Transportation and Private Equity) across the EMEA region.