The "UP” Leonardo Executive Education Program was a strategically crafted custom initiative catering to the evolving needs of senior managers within the Leonardo Group. Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, ranks 3rd in Europe and 4th worldwide for R&D investments in the sector. Operating in over 40 countries with a significant presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA, the company is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. With a diverse international shareholding structure and approximately 49,530 employees, Leonardo is committed to innovation, global impact, and responsible investment practices. With a focus on providing consistent strategic managerial tools and fostering a shared language for better international integration, the program set out to address some of the group’s key leadership challenges related to decision-making and performance optimization. Emphasizing team building and networking, it also aimed to engage and cultivate a rich, diverse community of stakeholders from across both the SDA Bocconi and Leonardo communities. The initiative also aimed to deliver innovative insights on critical topics such as Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Responsible Leadership, and Business Acumen, to ensure participants stay ahead in a dynamic business landscape. Facilitating immediate application of course contents through case studies, simulations and role-playing, it aligned theoretical knowledge with practical scenarios.