Now in its thirteenth year, the Emerging Leaders Program is designed for highly motivated professionals who are ready to step into advanced leadership roles, strengthen their influence, and expand their impact across the chemical distribution industry.
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Who It's For
The Emerging Leaders cohort consists of highly motivated professionals who are ready to step into advanced leadership roles within their organizations.
This program is ideal for employees who currently lead or influence others, manage teams, or have been identified for advancement by senior leadership. Those with existing managerial or leadership responsibilities will particularly benefit from the Emerging Leaders program.
New for 2026
Emerging Leaders in their second program year will showcase their leadership advancement in a capstone project.
Participants will become certified in the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) curriculum, explore areas of the industry that are ripe for innovation, and assemble into small groups to research and present their ideas.
Program Information
Per year; includes ChemEdge registration
Complete the online application for consideration in the Executive Leaders Program.
Applicant FormThe applicant's supervisor or recommender should complete the separate recommendation form.
Supervisor Recommendation2026 Program
Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. This schedule is for first-year Emerging Leaders; the second-year cohort has a slightly different schedule.
Leadership Behavior Insights
Participant Perspective
“Upon meeting my peers from the 2026 class, I see we all juggle work, life, and leadership—whether at long-standing institutions or in growing organizations. My goal is simple: to leave it a little better than I found it and to enable others to do the same.”
— Victor Ambrosio, Customer Service Manager, Rierden Chemical & Trading Company, Emerging Leaders '26Program Support
