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Strategizing for the Future with Joseph Ho

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Strategizing for the Future with Joseph Ho

A seasoned strategist in Southeast Asia, Joseph Ho wanted to stretch his perspectives beyond the usual groupthink. He wanted to expand his skills to more effectively lead his team and find new ways to problem solve for his clients. Joseph shares his insights into how the Executive Development Program prepares participants to strategize for the future.

Matthew Hinton attending Behavioral Science in Business Program at Columbia Business School

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MedTech Innovation and Behavioral Science with Matthew Hinton, MBA '03

Matthew Hinton, founder, Intellicent Analytics and MBA ’03, is building a platform that uses machine learning to improve sell-side analytics in healthcare. As a participant in the Behavioral Science in Business program, he shares how the tools of behavioral science are helping him navigate stakeholder influence, overcome adoption barriers, and shape go-to-market strategies. Matthew reflects on the value of executive learning, and how the program is already changing the way he and his team drive impact.

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Olatunji Mayaki on Building Boards that Create Value

As Chair of Sterling Bank Ltd and CFG Africa Ltd, Olatunji Mayaki understands the importance of governance done right. Through the Corporate Governance Program, he gained new frameworks to drive board effectiveness and long-term impact.

Basem Waheed on Modern Financial Leadership

Basem Waheed, Chief Financial Officer of Golden Chicken Company, is leading with precision and purpose. With a track record of scaling operations, driving digital transformation, and unlocking regional growth, he turned to our Financial Analysis and Valuation program to refine his valuation skills and strengthen strategic decision-making in today’s dynamic landscape.

Sowmya Gottipati on Enhancing Leadership for Board Transitions

Sowmya Gottipati, Head of Global Supply Chain Technology at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., is a highly accomplished leader with over two decades of experience in product management and digital transformation. She has delivered groundbreaking technology solutions across industries, including Telecom and Media.

Mastering Customer Experience: Insights from Noopoor Rabi in the Railroad Sector

Noopoor Rabi is the Area Director for the Railroad Business (North America) at L&T Technology Services, leading a team that services railroad customers on IT and engineering fronts. As a participant in the Designing Customer Experiences program, Noopoor shares how the program equipped her with strategies for engaging niche B2B markets. Highlighting her experience with diverse peers, impactful sessions with faculty, and the eye-opening NYC Retail Tour, Noopoor discusses how storytelling and technology can transform customer engagement and innovation in the railroad industry.

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