Corporate Leaders Program

An accelerator for African business leaders committed to social impact

Are you an African business leader looking for the next level of success?

The Corporate Leaders Program is a fully funded short-term accelerator that gives you the training and connections you need to reach new heights.

Applications are open to African CEOs working on the African continent or in the Diaspora.

This program is presented through the generous support of Axxess.

Elevate your leadership

  • Learn the lessons that will take you beyond incremental change to total business transformation

  • Gain invaluable corporate and institutional connections in the U.S.

  • Develop a community of forward-thinking alumni open to collaboration

  • Return home with the inspiration and ideas to multiply your impact

Fellowship highlights

  • Custom masterclass at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, the #1 Global Public Business School in the world

  • Training with top-notch faculty in topics such as Leading Effective Systems and Teams, Business Effectuation, and Relational Acumen

  • Networking sessions with business and community leaders

  • Attendance at the annual U.S.-Africa Business Summit

“Surrounded by brilliant leaders, I reconnected with the 'why' behind my work. The Presidential Precinct is more than a program — it’s a platform for courageous leadership.”

– Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, Zambia, ‘25 Fellow

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This program is presented through the generous support of Axxess.