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Leadership, Innovation and Global Expansion in Defence
Location
Global
Next intake
May 2025
Duration
6 months
Going global in the defence sector
Leadership, Innovation and Global Expansion in Defence programme offers a comprehensive understanding of the defence innovation landscape to companies who are aiming to expand internationally within the defence industry.
By addressing the current challenges, emerging opportunities, and effective strategies, the programme opens new ways for companies to capture opportunities and growth in the international NATO markets.
This programme is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers from defence-focused organisations looking to grow internationally and enhance their strategic and leadership capabilities.
And, for leaders of companies developing technologies that have both commercial and defence applications, and who aim to penetrate or enter the international markets within the defence space.
We're a triple accredited business school
At a glance
This programme is tailored to meet the unique and strategic needs of leaders in defence and dual-use companies, as well as those guiding organisations entering these markets.
Through an immersive and practical approach, participants will gain
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a comprehensive understanding the structure and dynamics of defence markets, particularly in the UK and the US.
- hands-on guidance for transitioning technologies from commercial markets to operational use in defence.
- an influential network of leaders from the defence and investment communities.
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a robust toolkit to address real-world challenges and drive rapid growth.
Key facts
Next start
May 2025
Course lenght
6 months
Fee
€8,900 (+VAT) *20% discount for groups of 2-3 from the same organisation
Suitable for
leaders and decision-makers from defence-focused and technology organisations
Location
Finland, UK, US, Online
Beginning with an overview of the latest trends in the defence landscape, the programme content emphasises
- strategic thinking
- technological innovation
- leadership
- risk management
- geopolitical and regulatory challenges.
Additionally, the programme provides practical, end-to-end support to guide technologies from the commercial market to operational deployment within the defence space.
Teaching combines practical insights, case studies, and leadership frameworks to address real-world challenges.
The programme is delivered through a 6-month period and includes
- 3x workshops
- continuous Go-to-market support,
- immersion trip to the US
- 2x masterclasses
Programme stages
Stage 1
Kick-off
May 12, Helsinki
Workshop 1
From battlefield to boardroom: Frontline strategies for defence in global markets
2h Online
Masterclass 2
Reputation management
2h Online
Workshop 2
Mastering complexity: Finance and risk leadership in defence
August 2025, Helsinki, 1 day
Workshop 3
Operational readiness: Addressing people and capability challenges in defence
September 2025, Helsinki, 2 days
Immersion trip
Mission success: Going global and building future business networks
October 2025, North Caroline, 3 days
Your world-class experts
This programme fosters technology partnerships among defence organisations, academia, and industry, facilitating the seamless transition of technologies across sectors.
We collaborate with military leaders, government officials, and companies developing critical technologies to ensure alignment with the needs of the operational military and defence community.
The programme is led by industry experts and world-class thought leaders.
*The final faculty will be confirmed in February.
Xenia Wickett
Xenia Wickett is an experienced leader, speaker, and strategic advisor specialising in global affairs, leadership, and international relations.
Dr Peder Greve
Associate Professor in International Business
Postgraduate Research Director of International Business and Strategy
Professor David Pendleton
Professor in Leadership
Programme Director, High Performance Leadership (live-online)
Fabian Sepulveda
Fabian Sepulveda
Partnership Development Lead at Digital Defence Ecosystem
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Programme Fee
The programme fee is 8,900 € (+VAT)* **
* The fee excludes all travel & accommodation:
- Delegate package at Henley, the UK ~250€ + VAT/day
- Delegate package in the US, TBC
** Section 40 of the Finnish Value Added Tax Act will be amended as of 1 May 2022 so that education services provided by a foreign university in Finland will be subject to VAT 25,5 %. Following the amendment, Henley Business School Finland must alongside with other foreign universities operating in Finland add a VAT 25,5 % on its sales invoices.
20% discount of the full fee is available for groups of 3-5 people from a company.
Henley alumni are eligible for a 10% discount for the EMBA tuition fee.1
1 This discount cannot be combined with any other offers.
Minna Wickholm
Business Director, EMBA & Executive Programmes
Mobile: +358 50 5839514
minna.wickholm@henley.fi