The Global Fellowship Program 2026: Cohort 2
Where the world’s CMOs learn from each other, surrounded by peers who challenge, expand, and elevate you.
THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP IS SPONSORED BY:
The global fellowship program
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW FOR 2026
Applicants may apply to EITHER cohort regardless of country of residence, but must commit to attend both Residential dates & the Virtual day of their chosen cohort. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of acceptance onto the program.
COHORT 2: APAC | May 25th 2026 to November 27th 2026
Residential 1: May 25–29 | Sydney, Australia
Virtual Day: July 22nd
Residential 2: Nov 23–27 | Mumbai, India
If you are unable to attend the dates for Cohort 2, please see if Cohort 1 is better suited.
COHORT 1: EMEA/USA | February 23rd 2026 to September 11th 2026 – APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED FOR 2026
THE SELECTION CRITERIA
Admission is by invitation only, following a selection process, and the bar is set Intentionally high.
YOU MUST:
Be the most senior marketing or growth leader (e.g. CMO, CGO, CCO) in a client-side brand *
Have 20+ years track record in marketing or commercial roles, with at least 5 years in the top seat **
Report directly to CEO, President or C-Suite Executive
Be leading large teams, manage significant budgets, and hold (or have held) full P&L accountability.
Have a clear career ambition to become a CEO or to hold more senior C-Suite role critical to company’s growth.
Have non marketing leadership during past career.
Enjoy a proven reputation within the marketing industry.
Be employed on a permanent basis with no known risk of termination / resignation or redundancy for the duration of the program.
Be fluent in English and able to attend all program dates in full (for chosen cohort).
* The Fellowship Program is not designed for leaders within creative or media agencies.
** Flexibility on tenure may be considered for candidates with exceptional track records
program guide
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apply for the global fellowship program
REGISTER HERE FOR THE FULL APPLICATION PACK
You’ll receive an application pack which needs to be completed and submitted by the relevant cohort application deadline date.
Your application submission with completed Application form, Employer’s Endorsement form & Full CV must be submitted by:
