Exclusive to Odgers, the CEOx1Day Programme is a prestigious global initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing future leaders. This unique opportunity allows selected individuals to experience a day in the life of a CEO firsthand.

Launched in Germany 15 years ago, the programme has since expanded to numerous countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Turkey, UAE, and the UK.

With nearly 500 organisations and 1000 CEOs and students participating, the CEOx1Day Programme has generated invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of leadership.

For over a decade, Odgers Sub-Saharan Africa has proudly hosted the CEOx1Day initiative, connecting South Africa’s top CEOs from the private sector with outstanding MBA students from leading business schools. This initiative offers CEOs a unique perspective on the next generation of talent, helping them understand the motivations and aspirations that will shape the future of business. This, in turn, provides business insights and executive networking opportunities to high-potential MBA students.

The commitment from the participating CEOs is to spend one day with the successful student.