New Generation Industry Leaders

The New Generation of Industry Leaders community is the world’s most inspiring accelerator supporting emerging leaders in manufacturing operations and supply chains to develop the skills needed to drive a responsible and inclusive transformation of industries. 

Objectives: 

• Inspire – through a module-based learning journey, the community will help participants gain new insights on cutting-edge trends in manufacturing and value chains from both industry leaders and foremost academics.  


• Develop – by helping rising stars to accelerate their professional path and to navigate the future of production, this program will provide a unique opportunity to help develop, grow and retain talent. 


• Connect – through tailored sessions, participants will build new relationships and expand their global networks to explore potential partnerships and collaboration opportunities. 


• Transform – by enhancing / supporting the mapping, understanding and design of new solutions, the program aims at changing companies and industries in a responsible way. 

Through these Inspire, Develop, Connect and Transform pillars, in the 2025 cohort each leader will work towards a capstone project focused on accelerating sustainability targets through frontier technology to present opportunities for impact to C-suite executives. 

Nominations are being accepted up to December 31, 2024:

Each company may nominate up to 2 candidates with the following qualifications: 

• 10+ years of recognized achievements, leadership and outstanding professional work experience and track record in the industry (operations, supply chain, strategy, technology, or innovation). 


• High performers within the company, with strong potential to occupy future leadership positions in core functions. 


• Adaptability and resiliency; ability to thrive in an ambiguous and dynamic environment to drive positive change. 


• A high level of intellectual curiosity, with the vision, courage, and influence to drive responsible industry transformation. 


• Equal gender representation OR under-represented community members 


• Program Language: English 


• Not required, but strongly encouraged: MBA 

The program launches in February 2025 with an in-person meeting for the cohort members.