We equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive their companies forward with vision. By seamlessly integrating academic excellence with practical solutions – and always aligning with your corporate strategy – we enable sustainable growth on both an individual and organizational level.

At WU Executive Academy, we support you with personnel development tailored to your needs. Let's talk about your customized solution!

Every organization is unique – its talent development should be too. Whether targeted training for leaders, strategic skill development, transformative workshops, or an in-house Executive MBA, we design impactful learning experiences that deliver results.

• Customized Program Development: Tailored to your specific needs.

• Practical & Evidence-Based: Our programs blend evidence-based research with real-world expertise in leadership, fostering meaningful exchange between academia and business.

• Maximum Flexibility: Delivered in-house, online, or in hybrid formats worldwide.

• For individuals, teams, or entire organizations – scalable and tailored to your requirements.

Excellence in leadership development requires experience, a solid academic foundation, and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by modern organizations. The WU Executive Academy combines all these factors, supporting you as a trusted partner on your journey to outstanding leadership.

✔ Recognized Excellence – As one of the few business schools worldwide with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), we guarantee the highest academic standards. Our programs rank among the best globally in executive education and leadership development.

✔ Where Science Meets Practice – Our faculty includes renowned speakers from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, international experts, and experienced business leaders, blending research with proven management methods.

✔ Experience with Leading Companies – For years, we have supported multinational corporations, industry leaders, and hidden champions in the targeted development of their managers, experts and talents.

✔ Tailored Executive Education – Our approaches offer leaders personalized guidance and reflection to help them develop their leadership skills and tackle strategic challenges with confidence.

✔ Neutral Learning Space for Reflection – As a university, we provide an independent environment where leaders can engage in open discussions and work strategically with our experts.

Leverage our expertise for your strategic talent development – precise, impactful, and forward-looking.

Our programs specifically enhance the strengths of your leaders, creating lasting value for your entire organization:

• Sustainable Skill Development: Scientifically grounded, practical, and directly applicable in the workplace.

• Driving Transformation: The right piece of the puzzle for your strategic personnel development as the key to your company's success.

• Networking & Peer Learning: Leaders benefit from direct exchange with experts and other participants to gain new perspectives.

• Strengthening Company Culture: Creating a culture of learning, sharing, and continuous development through targeted talent development.

Our custom programs are based on the key competency areas of the WU Executive Academy: Leadership & Strategy, Transformation, Finance, Innovation, and Sustainability. Additionally, we integrate interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, psychology, and philosophy to ensure a comprehensive and balanced development approach.

A mix of methods ensures sustainable learning and direct knowledge transfer. This includes interactive workshops, business cases, simulations, group work, and blended learning formats, enabling the immediate application of theoretical knowledge in practice to develop leadership skills.

Our training programs are available in German or English. You can choose to conduct them at the WU campus in Vienna, directly at your company, or at another international location—whichever suits your organization best. We emphasize direct exchange: through face-to-face formats, we create space for real interaction, strategic discussions and cross-divisional networking.

Successful leadership begins with the right education. As an experienced partner, we work with you to develop the program that best fits your organization and executives.