The Executive in Residence program at Columbia Business School is a rare opportunity for students to gain one on one guidance from industry veterans and practitioners.
Industry Representation: Founded in 1971, the EIR program represents 28 industries covering Advertising, Art, BioTechnology, Capital Markets, Consulting, Consumer Goods, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Education, Entrepreneurship, Family Business Management, Family Owned-Businesses, Fashion, Finance, Govt. , Healthcare, Investment Banking, Investments, Luxury, Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment, Pharma, Private Equity, Publishing, Real Estate, Retail, and Technology & Software industries.
Functional Representation: Several of the Executives have multiple industry exposures with specializations in 25 functions – broad and niche covering general management, entrepreneurship, consulting, leadership, sustainability, marketing, writing/publishing, risk management, corporate governance, economics, negotiations, M&A, family business, customer service, international business, strategy, brand management, women and leadership, social responsibility, product development, decision making, people development, and operational transformation.
Diversity (Executives): Columbia has brought an interesting mix of executives, from executives attaining impressive feats in the industry to career switchers leaving a measurable impact in each industry. The scale of the achievements is also different, where some have impressive funds (billion-dollar AUM) and titles (CEO/MD/Chairman) while many have pioneered unique niches within established industries and functions.
New York (Strength): Another strength of the EIR team is that the industry representation at EIR strongly correlates with NYC’s strength in Investment Banking, Media/Entertainment, Healthcare, and Retail/Luxury.
EIR Program Structure: The EIR program is structured into two focus areas - advising students and contributing to the school's research and teaching. The advisory element of the EIR program includes career counseling, strategizing for new ventures, and perspective on personal and professional challenges in the industry.
The career perspective is especially useful for women leaders, candidates with entrepreneurial goals, and those entering the Investment Banking industry from other industries.
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