Are you a future leader? We are looking for students to become CEOs for the day.

CEOx1Day gives MBA students an opportunity to spend a day in the shoes of a senior executive

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Participating companies

Chief executives from major South African companies and organisations join Odgers Berndtson's global programme to give students a chance to be a CEO for the Day and experience life at the top.

Participating Business Schools

The following Business Schools are participating in the programme

Latest news and insights

Read the latest news and insights regarding the CEOx1Day programme below.

Advice for tomorrow’s leaders – top traits that CEOs look for in new talent

“The programme is aimed at giving these students practical experience of what it means to lead an or…

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Transforming leadership perceptions through practical experience

Now in its seventh year, the Odgers Berndtson CEOx1Day programme strives to challenge and transform…

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South African business leaders continue to support CEOX1Day programme

The 2019 edition of the CEOX1Day programme saw a particularly positive response from South African s…

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