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MENTOR EXCHANGE — 2026 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

A 12-month program
developed by CIOs
to develop you.

Mercury's flagship leadership development program for Director through SVP-level technology leaders.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Four pillars of
elite development.

01

1:1 CIO / CTO MENTORSHIP

Minimum of four one-on-one sessions with Mercury's CIO/CTO members, rotating quarterly. Candid, confidential conversations with executives who have navigated your exact challenges.

02

TOP UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM

Six virtual workshops led exclusively by faculty from Wharton, Kellogg School of Management, and Stanford. Interactive case studies and classroom content built for the cohort.

03

IN-PERSON SUMMIT

A 2-day immersive gathering alongside your cohort and CXO mentors at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Interactive workshops, keynotes, fireside chats, and executive networking.

04

COHORT COMMUNITY

A dedicated Slack channel for peer learning and ongoing engagement throughout the year. The relationships you build here last long after the program ends.​

FACULTY

Exclusive content from top-3 university faculty.

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Dr. Joel Shapiro

Kellogg School of Management

Northwestern University

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Dr. Lynn Wu

Wharton School

University of Pennsylvania

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Dr. Chuck Eesley

Management Science & Engineering

Stanford University

Hear directly from prior cohorts on their experience

2026 PROGRAM

✓  4+ one-on-one CIO/CTO mentor sessions

✓  6 virtual workshops with elite university faculty

✓  2-Day in-person Leadership Development Summit

 Dedicated cohort Slack community

✓  Access to Virtual CXO Mercury Events Meets

✓  Certificate upon completion

✓  Pathway to M2 alumni network

$4,500

per participant · annual

Cohort seats are limited. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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2026 - 27 
CALENDAR

APRIL 17th @ 5:00pm ET

Kick Off! | Join Your Cohort, CXO Mentors, & Professors

APRIL

1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor #1

MAY 18TH @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 1 with Dr. Chuck Eesley, Stanford

JUNE 22nd @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 2 with Dr. Joel Shapiro, Kellogg School of Management

JULY

1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor #2

AUGUST 24 @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 3 with Dr. Lynn Wu, Wharton

NOVEMBER 16 @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 4 with Dr. Chuck Eesley, Stanford

DECEMBER

OFF

JANUARY

1:1 MENTOR MEETING with Mentor #4

FEBRUARY 22 @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 5 with Dr. Chuck Eesley, Stanford

MARCH 22 @ 1:00PM ET

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 6 with Dr. Lynn Wu, Wharton + Conclusion

IN THEIR WORDS

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"This was such a unique growth opportunity that continues to provide value years after the initial program wrapped up! I'd do this 10 times over!"

MARIAN SHEEHAN, HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS, EQUIFAX

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"The Mercury Mentorship program has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with C-level mentors from various industries who offered invaluable support and challenged me to step out of my comfort zone to help reach my goals. I have enjoyed the live workshops and learned not only from the Professors who facilitated but others in the program as well. I wish all of my peers would have the opportunity to experience the Mercury Mentorship program."

PAM GANT, MANAGER, NOVANT HEALTH

Pam Gant

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"I made a deliberate investment in my leadership development — I engaged in Mercury's Mentor Exchange Leadership Development Program — the best decision. I leveled up how I lead, communicate, and drive change."

DEVANGI GANDHI, DIRECTOR CART TECHNOLOGY, HOME DEPOT

Devangi Gandhi

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