Be among the first to experience this inaugural, high-impact executive program--launched at Memorial University's historic Harlow Campus to prepare senior leaders for global success.

The Executive Certificate in Global Strategy & Risk Leadership is an executive education program designed for senior leaders, executives, and professionals who operate in international markets or seek to expand their organizations globally. This immersive, experiential program at Memorial University's Gardiner Centre and Harlow Campus in the UK integrates academic expertise, industry insights, and applied learning through a combination of executive-level instruction, case studies, and site visits to multinational organizations.

This executive certificate equips participants with advanced competencies in global strategy, international risk management, and leading change in global organizations, preparing them to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable business growth in a dynamic international environment.

This exclusive program has a registration capacity of 16 participants.

Program Structure

The Executive Certificate in Global Strategy & Risk Leadership consists of three core modules:

1. International Strategy 
   • Develop strategic approaches to global market expansion
   • Assess competitive positioning in international business
   • Explore business model innovation and digital transformation in global market
2. Managing International Risks
   • Identify and mitigate geopolitical, financial, and operational risks
   • Navigate regulatory compliance and supply chain vulnerabilities
   • Develop crisis management and business continuity planning for global operations
3. Change Leadership in Global Organizations
   • Lead organizations through cultural and structural change
   • Manage change in cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
   • Build resilient, agile teams in a global workforce

Each module includes interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and site visits to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and risk management consultancies in London.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Develop and execute international business strategies to expand operations and enhance competitiveness in global markets.
• Assess and mitigate international risks including financial, geopolitical, operational, and cybersecurity threats.
• Apply leading change management principles to navigate complex organizational transformations across cultures.
• Understand regulatory frameworks, trade policies, and economic trends shaping global business environments.
• Gain firsthand industry insights through site visits and discussions with executives at multinational organizations.
• Enhance leadership capabilities to drive strategic decision-making and business resilience in an international context.

Program Schedule

What's Included

• Single accommodation at Harlow Campus for 6 nights
• Transportation to and from corporate insight tours
• Breakfast and lunch during training days 
• London River dinner cruise and opening networking dinner

Participants are responsible for airfare and transportation to and from the airport.

If you're interested in bringing a friend, partner, or spouse to explore Harlow while you attend training, double occupancy and extended stay options are available.

Please contact Melissa at mkkelly@mun.ca for details on additional costs.

Who Should Attend

• Executives and senior managers leading or expanding international operations
• Entrepreneurs and business owners entering global markets
• Professionals in risk management, finance, and operations responsible for global portfolios
• Government and trade officials involved in international policy and economic development
• Corporate and non-profit leaders managing global partnerships and organizational change

Program Benefits & Certification

Upon completion of all three modules, participants will receive an Executive Certificate in Global Strategy & Risk Leadership from the Gardiner Centre, Memorial University. This credential:

• Enhances career advancement opportunities in global business, leadership, and strategic management.
• Demonstrates expertise in international strategy, risk management, and organizational change.
• Provides access to an executive network of global business professionals and Gardiner Centre alumni.
• Aligns with Memorial University's executive education approach, emphasizing applied learning, industry engagement, and leadership development.

This high-impact executive program offers a practical, results-driven learning experience for professionals seeking to lead with confidence in a complex global business environment.

Instructor(s)

Tom Cooper

Dr. Tom Cooper is a Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University, where he lectures in the areas of strategy, risk management, management consulting and ethics/values at both an undergraduate and graduate level. His research is primarily focused on the interplay between strategy and risk management. Tom also has research interests in participatory approaches to research and doing business in remote areas.

Tom also acts as an advisor to a number of organizations in Canada and is a Certified Management Consultant. He has sat on the Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador (ICANL) as an appointed public representative since 2008. He was a member of the Governance as well as the Strategic Planning Committee of ICANL. He has also acted as a committee member of the CPA TSC's Governance and Strategic Planning subcommittees. He is the current Chair of Startup Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a mentor with Futurpreneur and is a past a Board Member with the Atlantic Chapter of the Certified Management Consultants.

Prior to taking his position at Memorial, Tom was a Senior Manager in PricewaterhouseCoopers' Performance Improvement Consulting practice in London. Tom worked as a senior consultant in this area for ten years with clients in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.

Tom's research has been published widely in industry and academic publications. He has been quoted in the Financial Times of London, BBC World Service, CBC, Atlantic Business, and other industry publications. He holds a Ph.D. in Business from the Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.