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A truly global and diverse cohort with 59 senior leaders representing 37 nationalities, 51% women<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

FONTAINEBLEAU, France and SINGAPORE and SAN FRANCISCO<\/span>, May 8, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — INSEAD, The Business School for the World, welcomed the first cohort of its Global Executive MBA Flex (GEMBA Flex) programme, marking a new era of flexible executive learning. <\/b>It brings together 59 senior leaders from 37 nationalities in a new format that offers greater flexibility without compromising academic excellence.<\/p>\n

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Designed for international senior executives, the participants of this inaugural class reflect the programme’s global ambitions. Women make up 51% of the cohort, a notable milestone for executive education at senior level and a strong reflection of the school’s deep-rooted commitment to diversity in the classroom. Participants span multiple industries, functions and regions, creating a rich learning environment grounded in international perspectives and cross-cultural collaboration.<\/p>\n

INSEAD first announced the launch of its GEMBA Flex programme<\/a> in 2024, combining the flexibility of online learning with high-impact engagement of in-person sessions across INSEAD’s global campuses. The innovative model enables senior executives to balance professional and personal commitments while advancing their leadership journey.<\/p>\n

Rooted in academic excellence and led by INSEAD’s renowned faculty, the curriculum empowers participants to expand their leadership skills and global network to drive meaningful impact in their organisations and beyond. \u00a0<\/p>\n

A milestone for INSEAD<\/b><\/p>\n

The launch of GEMBA Flex represents more than a new format- it marks another step in INSEAD’s continued innovation in management education.<\/p>\n

“Welcoming our inaugural GEMBA Flex cohort is a moment of great excitement for INSEAD,” said Mark Stabile<\/span><\/a>, Dean of Degree Programmes and Dean of the Europe Campus at INSEAD<\/b>. “The remarkable diversity of this first class demonstrates a growing demand among today’s leaders for a learning pathway that is as agile and ambitious as their own careers.”<\/p>\n

Leaders from the first cohort<\/b><\/p>\n

Participants of the inaugural class describe joining GEMBA Flex as both a professional milestone and a personal investment in long-term leadership growth.<\/p>\n

“Being able to remain fully active as a CEO while engaging in a world-class executive programme made the decision [to enroll in GEMBA Flex] natural. INSEAD’s diversity, global footprint, and emphasis on leadership transformation were decisive factors.”<\/i><\/p>\n