NACS Executive Leadership Class of 2019
The NACS Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University gives participants the leadership skills needed to successfully respond to the challenges of a competitive marketplace, providing opportunities to supplement experience with formalized instruction on skills needed to drive long-term organizational performance.
Held on the prestigious campus of Cornell University, this program helps convenience leaders:
- Reflect on and refine their leadership skills
- Prepare for the demands of key company roles
- Access 360-degree feedback assessments and individual coaching
- Engage in group case studies that build a network of peers to help address tomorrow’s business challenges
- Hear from top industry leaders speaking to today’s biggest challenges in the workforce
The program has been customized for the convenience and fuel retailing industry, and is administered by faculty in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, recently ranked in the top 10 best undergraduate business schools by U.S News and World Report.
Endowed by
“As Owner, President & Chief Executive Officer of Kum & Go, I actively seek and develop strong leaders within our organization due to the competitive nature of the convenience store industry. I strongly believe the NACS Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University has provided executives throughout Kum & Go with strong skills and expansive knowledge that is second to none; this is why I continue to send individuals every year to this extraordinary event. I strongly recommend the NACS Executive Leadership Program for all rising or high-performing executives.”
-Kyle J. Krause, Chairman and CEO, Kum & Go, L.C.
For any questions or to request more information, please contact:
Brandi Mauro
Education Coordinator
bmauro@convenience.org
(703) 518-4223
Individuals preparing to take on key leadership roles in NACS retail member companies should attend the NACS Executive Leadership Program. This program provides opportunities to supplement experience with formalized instruction on skills needed to drive long-term organizational performance. Past participants include:
- Presidents and CEOs
- CFOs and Controllers
- Vice Presidents
- Directors of Store Operations
- Operations Managers
- Territory Managers
Participant Roles
Participating Companies Include
- Circle K Stores Inc.
- Kum & Go, L.C.
- Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo S.A.
- Shell International Oil Company Limited
The NACS Executive Leadership Program will give attendees the opportunities to:
- Refine leadership skills
- Prepare for the demands of key company roles
- Learn from exceptional faculty, business leaders and a network of high-performance peers
- Access 360 Degree Feedback Assessments and individual coaching provided by faculty of Cornell's Johnson School of Management
- Engage in group case studies that help participants build a network of peers to help address tomorrow's business challenges
- Hear from top industry leaders speaking to today's biggest challenges in the workforce
- Network beyond the classroom
To get a better understanding of what the program offers, take a look at the Program Curriculum (PDF). The curriculum is subject to change.
The NACS Executive Leadership Program takes place on the prestigious Ivy League Cornell University campus. The program is administered by faculty in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, recently ranked number three in Bloomberg BusinessWeek's rankings of undergraduate business programs.
Apply now to be considered for the 2020 NACS Executive Leadership Program! The goal of this application process is to ensure attendee experience and goals align with the program, delivering a robust experience for all attendees. The deadline for applications is Monday, June 15th.
A tuition endowment from RAI Trade Marketing Services Company makes this program most affordable for all NACS retail member companies. With financial support from RAI, program tuition is $3,995, which includes instruction, course materials, assessments, lodging and scheduled meals and entertainment.
Please note: Registration is limited to retailer, distributor, and state association member companies only.
Cornell University
Statler Hotel
130 Statler Drive
Ithaca, NY 14853
Lodging at Cornell’s Statler Hotel and scheduled meals are included in the total cost of the program. NACS will handle the booking of your room.