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Equipping future leaders for c-suite excellence

This CGF programme equips future leaders for C-suite excellence by building the connections, capabilities and leadership perspectives needed to navigate the strategic challenges shaping the consumer goods and retail industry. A combination of Bain & Company industry expertise, combined with Egon Zehnder leadership insights and perspectives from CEOs at the forefront of change.

Anke Ehlers / Managing Director Corporate Responsibility International, Aldi South Group

I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course. What I liked most was the combination of consumer insights and leadership skills. The fireside chats with CEOs were inspiring and practical.

Anke Ehlers

Managing Director Corporate Responsibility International, Aldi South Group

Sheila Muniz Ebanks / Head of Large Store for the North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company

This program’s focus on the rapid pace of technology and shifting consumer behaviour helped me re-imagine my role.

Sheila Muniz Ebanks

Head of Large Store for the North America Operating Unit, The Coca-Cola Company

Lynne Van Gessel / CEO Etos, Ahold Delhaize

I especially valued the outside-in perspective, connecting market trends with what it means for us as leaders and organizations. The mix of inspiration, reflection, and a community of like-minded peers made it both energizing and meaningful.

Lynne Van Gessel

CEO Etos, Ahold Delhaize

Explore the issues shaping the future of our industry

A forward-looking programme designed around the strategic and leadership
challenges facing consumer goods and retail.
- Future of Retail & Consumer Products
- Future Consumers & Emerging Markets
- Growth & Transformation
- Leadership & High-Performing Teams
- Culture, Inclusion & Organisational Transformation
- Strategic Thinking & Business Challenges
- Innovation and the changing industry landscape

Explore the issues shaping the future of our industry

High-potential leaders from across the global and the industry

Participant profiles

A carefully selected group of around 60 future leaders, bringing together high- potential executives from leading retailers and consumer goods companies across markets, functions and countries:
– Senior high-potential talent, typically 3 levels below CEO, with around 15 years of professional experience
– Leaders from retail and manufacturing companies members of CGF
– Diverse functional backgrounds and areas of expertise
– International representation across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and other global markets
– Executives from both established global companies and leading regional players

CEO exposure and networking

Learn directly from CEOs. Connect with the leaders of tomorrow.

2027 Timeline – registration will open mid-October 2026

Beyond the CEO sessions, the programme creates opportunities for meaningful peer-to-peer exchange, informal conversations and networking. The programme connects future leaders across different businesses, functions and markets. Hear first-hand how today’s CEOs lead, transform and make decisions while building valuable relationships with the next generation of industry leaders.

  • March 8 to 10

    In-person meeting in Mexico City with a visit at Grupo Bimbo headquarters and discussions / Q&A with the management team, a store tour and workshops from Bain & Company and Egon Zehnder with multiple networking opportunities

  • 3 virtual sessions

    March, April and May with CEO speakers on leadership and strategy

  • June 7 to 8

    In-person meeting in San Francisco with workshops from Bain & Company and Egon Zehnder and a full day of store tour in the cutting edge environment of San Francisco bay area
    Optional: for an additional preferred fee June 9 to 11 : CGF Global Summit participation

More information to come soon. Have any questions?