The Cornell University Food Executive Program is designed to meet the needs of current
and future leaders in the food and consumer products industries.
Participants interact with world-class instructors on a wide variety of retail industry
issues that impact the profitability of all types of food industry
firms. Attendees learn through group projects and simulations with other executives from leading companies from around
the world.
Who Should Attend
This challenging program is targeted toward middle- and upper-level executives, including those soon be promoted into general management positions. Food and CPG retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, marketers, and service providers from around the world send their current and future leaders. Participants network with business partners throughout the industry and leave Cornell with new ideas, new perspectives, and new friends.
Curriculum
The 5-day program is built around a broad-based curriculum of knowledge and skills required for senior food industry executives. Topics include industry dynamics, personal leadership styles, critical industry issues, retailing trends, financial analysis, format development, and supply chain dynamics. Group projects, case studies and simulations foster interaction and networking.
Instructors
The program's faculty are leaders in academia and industry, experts in their fields who are outstanding teachers and communicators.
Generous support from Nestlé sponsors retailer scholarships and enriches the curriculum.
2011 Features
Strategic Imperatives in Food Retailing: The Global Perspective Thought leader Bryan Gildenberg, of Management Ventures, Inc., scans the horizon and provides data-driven perspectives on the evolving food retailing landscape.
Edward W. McLaughlin Professor and Director, Cornell Food Executive Program
Michael Hostetler
Director, Leadership Studies, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
Program Details
Tuition: $6800
Tuition covers lodging, continental breakfast, lunch, several special dinners, books, and
supplies. Transportation and personal items are not included. Accommodations include an individual room
in Cornell’s Statler
Hotel, located in the center of campus and providing first-class rooms and dining
facilities, as well as
state-of-the-art meeting
and conference facilities.
Application Deadline
Space in the Food Executive Program is limited, so it is important to apply
as early as possible (before April is recommended). Complete the application
form and mail or fax it to Cornell. Applicants will be accepted in the
order that applications are received.
For More Information
Cornell Food Executive Program
31 Warren Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-7801
Anita Vogel, Program Coordinator
Ph: 607.255.5024
Fax: 607.255.4776
E-Mail: av69@cornell.edu
