Executive Development Program - First Edition - 2023
People & Culture
Building High-Performance Cultures That Adapt, Collaborate, and Thrive Amidst Change.
Instructor
Prasad Setty, VP of People Operations at Google
Attendees
EDP, Galp, Leroy Merlin, Conduril, Semapa, Fidelidade, Critical Manufactoring, SIVA Group, Brisa, MC Sonae, Tridonic, Celfocus, Sumol+Compal, Farfetch, Outsystems, Salvador Caetano - Toyota Group and others.
Seniority & Countries
CHRO, HR Directors, Head of People, and similars from Portugal and Spain.
Industries
Wine Production, Engineering and Construction, Paper and Pulp, Insurance, Energy and Utilities, Automotive Distribution, Retail, Energy Solutions, Telecommunications, Software Development, Beverages, IT Systems, Manufacturing, E-Commerce, Software Development.
Sofia Alves, People Director, Outsystems
“I brought tools and ideas to myself, my team and my company.”
Vera Rodrigues, Head of People, MC Sonae
“I believe there is a tremendous value in the networking we engage with one another, and there is also value in the selfless sharing of the practices each of us has been implementing."




Executive Development Program - Second Edition - 2025
People & Organization
Creating Stakeholder Value Through Human Capability.
Instructor
Dave Ulrich, The Father of Modern HR.
Attendees
RH Evolution, MCG, Pepper BidCo GmbH, Real Food Group, MC Sonae, Belgian Pork Group NV, Medway, Oxford Instruments, UNITED CAPS, EDP, Carpenter Engineered Foams, Brisa, Bitvavo, Antenna Group, HEAVY TOOLS, Critical Techworks, The Partnership for Supply Chain Management, dassault, Vinted, Newtone, Alterdomus, Vhi Group Services, Philips, Strong Roots, Yazaki, Getinge AB, LVMH, Octopus Group
Seniority & Countries
CHRO, HR Directors, Head of People, and similars from Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Spain, UK, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Greece, Hungary, Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, France.
Industries
Human resources, Food retail, Holding & investment, Quick-service restaurants / Food & beverage, Pork production / Meat processing, Scientific instruments, Energy & utilities, Engineered foam manufacturing, Road infrastructure, Cryptocurrency exchange, Media & communications, Fashion & clothing retail, Automotive software & mobility solutions, Supply chain & logistics, Aerospace & defense, Online marketplace, Consulting / Professional services, Insurance & healthcare funding, Health technology, Plant-based food products, Automotive components, Medical technology, Luxury goods, Investment management & financial services.
Alessia Gargano, Global CHRO, LVMH Beauty
“The program was extremely well organized and thoughtfully curated in every detail. Dave was truly inspiring—his approach was highly pragmatic and closely connected to day-to-day professional life, enriched with many practical models and real-world examples. Arc has turned me into a loyal participant in their programs.”
Monz Fiorentini, Chief People Officer, Kencko
"I had the privilege of completing a course with Arc. It was a very constructive experience full of content, knowledge and networking. The mix between lectures and breakout sessions made it really impactful"
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