The Application

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We consider each application with care

When reviewing an application, we get to know the person behind it.

We take into consideration your leadership achievements and experience, your ambitions, and your personal qualities and life experiences.  

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Starting an application

You can apply to The Eight for the Early Action or Regular Decision deadline. Admit decisions are made on a rolling basis. The maximum number of participants for this year's program is 40.

Before making an application, we encourage you to speak with us to learn more about the program and how it can support your personal, career and leadership goals. We will be happy to answer all your questions.

SCHEDULE A CALL

Applications Open
November 2024

Early Action Application Deadline
January 12, 2025

Regular Decision Application Deadline
February 9, 2025

Final Decisions for the 2025 Cohort
February 18, 2025

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Selection criteria

The Eight welcomes applications from senior executives at corporates and international not-for-profits.

All applicants are required to submit the online application form and their full résumé. We speak with each applicant before making an admit decision.

- Key Dates -

Kickoff Residential
April 25-26, 2025
Europe

Capstone Residential
November 14-15, 2025
US

To be considered for a place on The Eight, you:

  • Are a CXO, VP or similar at a corporate or not-for-profit organization
  • Are maximum 3 levels from CEO in your organization's reporting structure (dependent on company size)
  • Have a minimum of 15 years' leadership experience
  • Work at an organization with 10,000+ full-time employees or which collaborates extensively with large organizations
  • Have proven experience leading, or acting as a key contributor to, the growth or transformation of a function, region or organization
  • Are able to travel to Europe and the US (respectively) for both in-person residentials

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Pricing and sponsorship

We share information about program pricing during our introductory call with prospective applicants.

Program brochures are available for corporates who wish to sponsor their executives on The Eight program.

We are committed to economic diversity and ensuring the highest caliber of global leaders on The Eight. As such, partial sponsorships are available.

REQUEST A SPONSOR BROCHURE

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