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Company Overview

The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) was formed as a result of a merger between IMI (founded in Geneva by Alcan in 1946) and IMEDE (founded in Lausanne in 1957 by Nestle). Its industrial heritage sets it apart from the other leading business schools, which are all university-affiliated.

  • Over 8,000 executive education participants
  • Executive education participants represents over 98 nationalities
  • Offered 150 custom programs to 90 companies
  • Faculty consists of 60 members, made up of 23 nationalities
  • Alumni Network comprises more than 60,000 executives worldwide
  • Has some 45 active Clubs around the world

The IMD campus is located in Lausanne, which is situated about 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva. The IMD campus facilities include a state-of-the-art Executive Learning Center, a Research & Development Center, a Information Center, auditoriums, study group rooms and meeting rooms equipped with advanced audio-visual and computer equipment. The campus is non-residential.

For information please contact:

Mike Stanford

Executive Director of Partnership Programs

Telephone: +41 (0)21 618 0338

Product/Service Description

IMD offers open-enrollment Executive Development Programs and custom programs. Few of the programs are listed below:

Orchestrating Winning Performance program is for individuals and teams who seek the latest management thinking and practical, innovative solutions for their business…read more

One Planet Leaders is open to managers in core business functions such as general management, R&D, procurement and supply, operations, marketing and sales, as well as sustainability and CSR…read more

Program for Executive Development program consists of 40 to 60 executives, representing 20 to 30 nationalities and a range of functional backgrounds and industry experiences. The average age is 40, with at least 10 years of management experience…read more