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ACD Executive Leaders Program

Elevate Your Leadership Impact

The Executive Leaders Program is designed for highly motivated professionals in senior leadership roles who are ready to elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations to new heights.

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Executive Leaders Program participants

Who It's For

Designed for Senior Leaders Ready to Expand Their Influence

The ideal candidate for the Executive Leaders Program is a highly motivated professional currently in a senior leadership role.

This program is designed for individuals with 8 or more years of leadership experience who are prepared to elevate themselves, their teams, and their organizations to new heights. Those with cross-functional leadership and strategic decision-making responsibilities will derive the greatest benefit from this advanced program.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

  • 8+ years of leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and commitment to the chemical distribution industry
  • High performers with a record of accomplishment in cross-functional leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Individuals prepared to engage in self-reflection and introspective work, as well as contribute to the experience of the cohort
  • A commitment to staying involved for the duration of the program
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Responsible Distribution, environmental stewardship, and ethical leadership

Ready for your next leadership chapter? Emerging Leaders alumni who now meet the qualifications above are encouraged to apply.

Application Information

Take the Next Step

Please complete your application online using the appropriate link below. A separate recommendation form should be completed by the applicant's supervisor or person recommending them.

Program Fee

$4,395

Executive Leaders Program fee

Applicant Form

Complete the online application for consideration in the Executive Leaders Program.

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Supervisor Recommendation

The applicant's supervisor or recommender should complete the separate recommendation form.

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2026 Program

Executive Leaders Tentative Curriculum

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change.

January 211:00-2:00 pm EST | Virtual

Welcome to the Program

  • Meet your cohort
  • Getting the most out of the program
  • Planning your leadership growth strategy
  • Leading in the industry
February 17-19In-Person | Charlotte, NC

Leadership Behaviors & Team Effectiveness

  • ACD Regional Meeting (optional)
    • Please note that the Regional Meeting incurs an additional discounted fee.
    • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • February 18-19: Sessions with the Leadership Institute 
    • Leadership Behavior Insights

March 111:00-2:30 pm EST | Virtual

The Future of Work 

April 81:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual

Agile Leadership, Part 1 

  • Hot Topics in Chemical Distribution
May 12-13In-Person | Washington, DC

Washington Fly-In and Leadership Sessions

  • May 12: ACD Washington Fly-in (optional but recommended)
  • May 13: Leadership sessions with Leadership Institute (required)
    • Belonging and Allyship in the Workplace 
    • Giving and Receiving Feedback 
June 171:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual

Agile Leadership, Part 2

July 151:00-2:00 pm EST | Virtual

Peer Mentoring 

August 121:00-3:00 pm EST | Virtual

Strategic Leadership 

September 161:00-2:30 pm EST | Virtual

Being a Compass in Chaos

October 141:00-2:30 pm EST | Virtual

Self-Care for Leaders

  • Getting the Most out of the Annual Meeting 
November 8-19In-Person |  Arizona

Annual Meeting Leadership Sessions

  • Sessions with the Leadership Institute 

Participant Perspective

Leadership Growth With Lasting Impact

“The experience was both energizing and deeply motivating—it was a clear reminder of the influence we can have when we come together as industry leaders to drive meaningful change.”

— Robert Brown, Head of Sales, ShelfCycle, Executive Leaders '25

Program Support

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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