ACD Executive Leaders Program

Executive Leaders Program— remodeled into a year-long program for 2025!

The ideal candidate for the Executive Leaders program is a highly motivated professional currently in a senior leadership role. This program is designed for individuals with 8 or more years of leadership experience who are prepared to elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations to new heights. Those with cross-functional leadership and strategic decision-making responsibilities will derive the greatest benefit from this advanced program.

Qualifications/attributes of an ideal candidate include, but are not limited to:

• 8+ years of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and commitment to the chemical distribution industry
• High performers with a record of accomplishment in cross-functional leadership and strategic decision making
• Individuals who are prepared to engage in self-reflection and introspective work, as well as contribute to the experience of the cohort
• A commitment to staying involved for the full nine-month program
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Responsible Distribution, environmental stewardship, and ethical leadership

Emerging Leaders Alumni who now meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply!

2025 Executive Leaders Tentative Curriculum

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change.

• March 6 | 1:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Welcome to the Program
    • Meet your Cohort
    • The Future of Work
• April 10 | 1:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Advocating for Yourself & Others
• May 13 | In-Person (Yotel in Washington, DC)
  • One day meeting in concert with the Washington Fly-in
    • Hot Topics in Policy and Government Affairs
    • Diversity in the Modern Workplace
    • Highly recommended to also participate in Washington Fly-in, May 14-15
• June 12 | 1:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Cultivating Innovation & Intrapreneurship
• July 24 | 1:00-2:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Cohort check-in
• September 4 | 1:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Keys to Building Your Network
• October 9 | 1:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual
  • Taking Your Teams & Organization to the Next Level
    • Executive Leadership Communications
    • Last virtual session – wrap up program and prepare for Annual Meeting
• November 11-14 | In-Person (Florida)
  • Annual Meeting
    • Recommended attendance at Annual Meeting sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday
    • Join Graduation Event for Institute participants on Wednesday late afternoon
    • Leadership sessions on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning (content TBA)

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