Introduces first-of-its-kind global healthcare leadership programme to prepare CXOs for challenging healthcare demands

In its first-ever foray into the Indian education landscape, France-based Sorbonne Business School has partnered with XLRI and Emeritus to introduce the Global Healthcare Leadership for CXOs programme, a first-of-its-kind offering designed to empower healthcare leaders and senior executives in India.

The eight-month programme combines XLRI’s leadership expertise with Sorbonne’s global insights, equipping participants to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape and drive impactful change within their organisations.

Tailored for senior and emerging healthcare professionals, healthcare innovators, policy advisors, and entrepreneurs, the programme combines live online sessions from globally renowned Sorbonne Business School and XLRI faculty, interactive learning, as well as practical application. It includes two nine-day campus immersions at the XLRI campus for deep learning and networking, along with two modules from Sorbonne Business School faculty focusing on crisis management, effective communication during crises, and enhancing organizational resilience. Participants will complete a capstone project to apply insights to real-world challenges and gain Executive Alumni Status at XLRI, providing access to ongoing learning and networking.

Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, India & APAC, Emeritus, said, "The healthcare industry is undergoing significant transformation. This program aims to provide healthcare executives with the skills required to manage change and lead effectively in a complex environment. The collaboration with XLRI and Sorbonne Business School offers a robust learning experience for industry leaders."

"XLRI has a long-standing history of preparing leaders across industries. Our collaboration with Sorbonne & Emeritus aims to address the evolving needs of the healthcare sector, focusing on the operational and technological competencies required to meet current and future challenges," said Prof. Santosh Sangem, Faculty of Finance, XLRI and Chairperson, XLRI Center for Healthcare Management.

Prof Jorge Cardoso, Sorbonne Business School, added, “The future of healthcare depends on leaders who can think globally and act decisively. This programme is designed to prepare senior executives with the knowledge and skills needed to address critical challenges, improve healthcare outcomes, and drive meaningful change at both organizational and industry levels.”

The curriculum covers key areas such as stakeholder management, corporate governance, and emerging healthcare innovations — including telemedicine, data analytics, and medical technology — preparing leaders to drive impactful change.  By combining global best practices with practical strategies, the Global Healthcare Management for CXOs programme equips participants to lead with agility, build stakeholder trust, and drive growth in India's evolving healthcare sector.