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Executive AI Leadership Mastery Program

An elite 8-week cohort program for C-suite executives who need to lead AI transformation with confidence, developed by our world-class advisory team

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The Executive AI Knowledge Gap

Your board expects an AI strategy, but you're uncertain where to start or how to prioritize investments while ensuring compliance

You're reading about AI breakthroughs daily, but struggle to translate hype into actionable business strategy that meets regulatory requirements

Your technical teams speak a different language, you need to bridge the gap between AI capabilities and business value while navigating GDPR, EU AI Act, and ethical considerations

You've attended AI conferences and webinars, but still lack a structured framework for implementation that addresses data governance and stakeholder trust

You're concerned about making expensive mistakes, regulatory violations, or falling behind competitors who are moving faster

Your organization needs AI leadership from the top that understands both technical possibilities and compliance realities, but you don't have time for a traditional multi-year degree program

You need to build AI systems that are not only innovative but also ethical, compliant, and trusted by stakeholders

The truth is, leading successful AI transformation doesn't require you to become a data scientist, but it does require a strategic framework, ethical AI principles, regulatory compliance knowledge, executive peer learning, and guidance from advisors who understand both cutting-edge AI AND the realities of C-suite decision-making, including data governance, compliance obligations, and stakeholder trust.

Introducing The Executive AI Leadership Mastery Program

This isn't just another AI overview course. It's a proven strategic framework combining 80+ years of expertise, PhD-level AI research, 400+ scientific publications, multinational operations experience, European data governance leadership, and proven business transformation capabilities, specifically designed for C-suite executives who need to lead AI transformation with confidence, while ensuring ethical compliance and sustainable growth.

The Executive AI Leadership Mastery Program is an elite 8-week cohort-based learning experience where you'll:

Master the strategic frameworks that guide Fortune 500 AI transformations, including ethical AI implementation and regulatory compliance strategies.

Learn to evaluate AI opportunities, assess vendor capabilities, ensure data governance compliance, and make confident technology investment decisions that meet GDPR, EU AI Act, and international standards.

Develop a comprehensive AI roadmap tailored to your organization's specific context, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and stakeholder trust requirements.

Build lasting relationships with a curated peer network of fellow C-suite executives facing similar AI leadership challenges, including navigating compliance, ethical implementation, and sustainable business transformation.

Implement ethical AI frameworks using the proprietary "Know Your Data" (KYD) methodology to ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

This program has been designed for one purpose: to transform C-suite executives from AI-uncertain to AI-confident in just 8 weeks, with frameworks, tools, compliance strategies, and peer support that last a lifetime, ensuring your AI transformation is both innovative and responsible.

Sarah Chen, CEO

 

This program gave me the confidence and frameworks I needed to present our AI strategy to the board. Within 3 months of completing the program, we had executive buy-in and funding approved for our first two strategic AI initiatives.

Michael Rodriguez, Chief Strategy Officer

 

The peer network alone was worth the investment. Being in a cohort with other C-suite executives facing similar AI challenges provided invaluable perspective. The frameworks we learned are now embedded in how our leadership team evaluates all technology investments.

Dr. Jennifer Park, Chief Innovation Officer

 

I've attended countless AI conferences and webinars, but this program was different. The faculty's combination of academic rigor and real-world executive experience made complex AI concepts immediately actionable. Our AI Maturity score improved by 40% within 6 months.

What's Included in the Program:

✓ 8 Comprehensive Modules covering AI strategy, implementation, ROI measurement, competitive advantage, ethical AI frameworks, data governance, and regulatory compliance

✓ 16 Live Faculty Sessions with Dr. Ioannis Syrigos, Prof. Nikos Fakotakis, Lucie Loiseau, and Dimitris Vrahnos (2 sessions per week)

✓ Proprietary Strategic Frameworks including the AI Maturity Matrix, Value Bridge Framework, "Know Your Data" (KYD) Methodology, and Vendor Evaluation Toolkit

✓ Executive Peer Network - join a curated cohort of 15-20 C-suite leaders from diverse industries navigating AI transformation, compliance, and ethical implementation challenges

✓ Comprehensive Digital Workbook with templates, checklists, compliance frameworks, and planning tools you can immediately apply

✓ Real-World Case Studies from companies and mid-market leaders who successfully navigated AI transformation while maintaining regulatory compliance and stakeholder trust

✓ Personalized Capstone Project - develop your organization's AI strategy including ethical guidelines and compliance roadmap with direct faculty guidance

✓ Executive Program Certificate

✓ 6 Months Post-Program Advisory Support,  quarterly office hours and email access to faculty for ongoing strategic, technical, compliance, and business growth guidance

✓ Lifetime Alumni Network Access including exclusive events, webinars, and ongoing learning opportunities

✓ Comprehensive Resource Library with continuously updated AI strategy tools, vendor evaluations, regulatory compliance guides, ethical AI frameworks, and industry reports

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Investment & Upcoming Cohorts

Cohort 4 - Spring 2026

$15,000 per participant
Early Bird: $12,500 (if registered by March 1, 2026)

  • Program Start: April 15, 2026
  • Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
  • In-Person Kickoff: April 15-16, 2026 (Location TBD)
  • In-Person Capstone: June 3-4, 2026
  • Live Sessions: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM ET
  • Format: Hybrid (virtual + 2 in-person sessions)
  • Cohort Size: 15-20 executives

 

 

 Perfect for:

Executives ready to start their AI leadership journey in Spring 2026 

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Cohort 5 - Summer 2026

$15,000 per participant
Early Bird: $12,500 (if registered by June 1, 2026)

  • Program Start: July 10, 2026
  • Application Deadline: June 10, 2026
  • In-Person Kickoff: July 10-11, 2026 (Location TBD)
  • In-Person Capstone: August 28-29, 2026
  • Live Sessions: Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM ET
  • Format: Hybrid (virtual + 2 in-person sessions)
  • Cohort Size: 15-20 executives

 

 

Perfect for:

Leaders seeking summer cohort with flexible scheduling

Apply for Cohort 5

Team Enrollment - Any Cohort

$12,000 per participant
(3+ executives from the same organization)

  • Discounted rate for organizational teams
  • Choose any available cohort
  • Enhanced impact through aligned leadership
  • Shared frameworks and common language
  • Collective strategic planning capability
  • Organizational transformation support
  • Dedicated team coaching session included

Perfect for:

Organizations committed to building AI leadership capability across the C-suite

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Meet Your Faculty:

Learn from a world-class team that uniquely bridges cutting-edge AI research, strategic thinking, operational excellence, ethical AI leadership, and business transformation expertise

Academic Excellence
400+ scientific publications and 40+ international R&D projects mean our strategies are based on cutting-edge research, not outdated practices

Executive Perspective
Real CEO experience means we understand board dynamics, budgeting realities, and organizational politics, not just technology

Ethical AI & Compliance Leadership
European data governance expertise and GDPR/EU AI Act specialization ensure your AI transformation meets regulatory requirements while building stakeholder trust

Business Transformation Excellence
25+ years of proven success scaling organizations across Europe means we translate AI strategy into sustainable business growth and measurable results

Proven Frameworks
Our proprietary AI Maturity Matrix, Value Bridge Framework, and "Know Your Data" (KYD) methodology have guided dozens of successful transformations

Four Perspectives, One Team
You get strategic vision (Dr. Syrigos), technical innovation (Prof. Fakotakis), ethical AI leadership (Lucie Loiseau), and business transformation excellence (Dimitris Vrahnos) in every engagement

Dr. Ioannis Syrigos - Program Director & Strategic Advisor

PhD AI Research • MBA Strategic Management • Proven CEO Experience

Dr. Syrigos leads the program's strategic modules, bringing a unique combination of deep technical expertise and executive decision-making experience. His research focuses on AI strategy frameworks for enterprise transformation.

Teaching Focus: AI Strategy Development, Executive Decision-Making, ROI Measurement

Prof. Nikos Fakotakis - VP of Operations & Technical Innovation Lead

400+ Scientific Publications • 40+ International R&D Projects • AI Industry Pioneer

Prof. Fakotakis brings four decades of AI research and practical implementation experience. He co-founded one of Greece's first AI companies and has led groundbreaking projects in natural language processing and machine learning.

Teaching Focus: Technology Architecture, Vendor Evaluation, Innovation Leadership

Lucie Loiseau - Data Governance & AI Ethics

Founder, Data Cash Solution • Board Member, French Tech Dublin & NeuraModal • IAPP Member

Lucie brings a distinctly European perspective on ethical AI implementation and regulatory compliance to the program. As founder of Data Cash Solution, she helps organizations across Ireland, France, Sweden, and broader Europe navigate complex data governance challenges while implementing AI systems that align with GDPR and the EU AI Act. Her proprietary "Know Your Data" (KYD) methodology provides executives with practical frameworks for evaluating data readiness and building ethical AI systems.

Teaching Focus: Data Governance & Compliance, Ethical AI Frameworks, Regulatory Strategy

Dimitris Vrahnos - Strategic Growth & Business Development Advisor

25+ Years Business Transformation • International Markets Specialist • Multilingual Executive Coach

Dimitris brings over 25 years of proven business transformation experience across Europe, having served in leadership positions at Allergan and L'Oréal. His expertise scaling organizations from startups to established enterprises across Ireland, France, Sweden, and broader Europe ensures AI strategies translate into sustainable competitive advantage and measurable business growth.

Teaching Focus: Strategic Growth & Business Development, Business Model Transformation, International Market Expansion

8-Week Curriculum Overview:

A structured journey from AI fundamentals to confident leadership - designed specifically for C-suite executives

Module 1: AI Strategy Fundamentals
Week 1 | In-Person Kickoff

  • Understanding AI capabilities and limitations in business contexts
  • Separating AI hype from genuine opportunity
  • Industry-specific AI applications and competitive landscape analysis
  • Introduction to the AI Maturity Matrix framework
  • Data governance foundations and ethical AI principles

Deliverable: Your organization's preliminary AI opportunity assessment

Module 2: The AI Maturity Matrix
Week 2

  • Assessing your organization across 5 critical dimensions
  • Identifying capability gaps and quick-win opportunities
  • Building your AI readiness roadmap
  • Data readiness assessment using the "Know Your Data" (KYD) methodology 

Case study: Company maturity transformation

Deliverable: Completed AI Maturity Assessment for your organization

Module 3: Strategic Use Case Prioritization
Week 3

  • The Value Bridge Framework for ROI evaluation
  • Prioritizing AI initiatives using strategic criteria
  • Balancing short-term wins with long-term transformation
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Ethical considerations and compliance risk evaluation
  • Business model transformation and sustainable growth strategies

Deliverable: Prioritized AI use case portfolio with ROI projections

Module 4: Technology Architecture & Vendor Selection
Week 4

  • Understanding AI technology stacks and infrastructure requirements
  • Build vs. buy vs. partner decision frameworks
  • Vendor evaluation toolkit and negotiation strategies
  • Avoiding common technology selection pitfalls
  • GDPR, EU AI Act, and data governance compliance in vendor evaluation 

Deliverable: Technology architecture blueprint and vendor shortlist

Module 5: Leading Successful AI Implementation
Week 5

  • Change management strategies for AI adoption
  • Building cross-functional AI teams and governance structures
  • Managing stakeholder expectations and securing buy-in
  • Communication frameworks for board and leadership
  • Building stakeholder trust through ethical AI frameworks and transparency
  • Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional alignment

Deliverable: Implementation roadmap with governance structure

Module 6: Measuring Success & Demonstrating ROI
Week 6

  • Defining success metrics and KPIs for AI initiatives
  • Building dashboards for executive visibility
  • Calculating and communicating ROI to stakeholders
  • Continuous improvement and iteration strategies
  • Measuring ethical AI performance and compliance metrics
  • Translating AI metrics into business performance and revenue impact

Deliverable: Success metrics dashboard and ROI tracking framework

Module 7: Industry Applications & Competitive Intelligence
Week 7

  • Deep-dive into industry-specific AI applications
  • Competitive analysis and benchmarking strategies
  • Identifying sustainable competitive advantages through AI
  • Future-proofing your AI strategy
  • Cross-border data operations and international regulatory landscape
  • International market expansion and competitive positioning with AI

Deliverable: Competitive intelligence report and differentiation strategy

Module 8: Capstone & Implementation Planning
Week 8 | In-Person Capstone

  • Presenting your comprehensive AI strategy to peers and faculty
  • Receiving expert feedback and refinement guidance
  • Building your 12-18 month implementation timeline
  • Developing board presentation materials
  • Finalizing your ethical AI and data governance framework
  • Creating sustainable business growth roadmap

Deliverable: Board-ready AI strategy presentation and 18-month roadmap

Program Format

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per week

  • 2 hours: Live faculty sessions (Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 AM ET)
  • 2-3 hours: Self-paced learning and readings
  • 1-2 hours: Peer discussions and cohort collaboration
  • 1 hour: Office hours (optional, Fridays 12:00-1:00 PM ET)

In-Person Components:

  • Week 1: 2-day kickoff (immersive learning and cohort bonding)
  • Week 8: 2-day capstone (strategy presentations and graduation)
  • Location: TBD (travel and accommodations not included)
  • Virtual participation option available for those unable to travel

Cohort Size: 15-20 executives (intentionally small for personalized attention)

Admission Requirements & Application Process:

This program maintains high standards to ensure cohort quality and peer learning value. We admit approximately 60-70% of applicants.

Ideal Candidates:

✓ C-suite or senior leadership position (CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, Chief Strategy/Innovation/Digital Officer)

✓ Strategic decision-making authority for technology investments

✓ Organization with 50+ employees

✓ Budget authority or direct influence over AI investment decisions

✓ Commitment to implementing AI strategy within 12 months

Application Process:

Step 1: Submit Application (10 minutes)
Complete our online application including your role, organization context, and AI leadership goals.

Step 2: Application Review (3-5 business days)
Our admissions team reviews your application and organizational fit.

Step 3: Qualification Call (20 minutes)
Brief conversation with our team to ensure program alignment with your needs.

Step 4: Enrollment Confirmation (1-2 business days)
Once accepted, secure your spot with enrollment deposit.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early for best cohort selection and early bird pricing.

Ready to Master AI Leadership?

The gap between AI leaders and AI followers is widening every quarter. Your competitors are making moves. Your board is asking questions. Your organization needs confident AI leadership, starting now.

Cohorts are intentionally small (15-20 participants) to ensure personalized attention and high-quality peer learning. Spaces fill quickly.

The next cohort begins in just weeks. If you've been waiting for the right time to build your AI leadership capability, this is it.

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Our Refund Policy

 

We're confident this program will transform your AI leadership capability. To give you peace of mind:

Before Week 2: Full refund (100%)
If after the first week you feel the program isn't right for you, we'll refund your full tuition.

Weeks 2-4: 50% refund

If during weeks 2-4 you need to withdraw, you'll receive a 50% refund of your tuition.

After Week 4: No refunds

After Week 4, no refunds are available as you've accessed the majority of program materials and faculty time.

Refund Requirements:

To qualify for any refund, you must have:

  • Attended all scheduled sessions up to the refund request (or viewed recordings within 48 hours)
  • Completed all assignments and exercises
  • Actively participated in cohort discussions

Our Track Record:

In practice, 95%+ of participants complete the full program and report high satisfaction. This policy simply ensures you can try the program with confidence.