Welcome to CEOs Gurukul!

We Redefine Conventional Boundaries,

Catalyze Real Change,

Fueled by ambition, it's time to claim what's ours,

A pivotal movement in CEO evolution and nation-building!

A unique ecosystem crafted for the visionary leaders of today and tomorrow where leadership meets legacy, innovation intersects with inspiration, and learning transcends traditional.

Current State

  • $1 trillion Market value that’s lost every year in S&P 1500 companies because poorly managed CEO and C-suite transactions - McKinsey Quarterly Report - Q1 2024.
  • Failure rate of FTCEOs is quite high, 50% to 70% within the first 18 months of taking on this role – Report by Corporate Executive Board (CEB), 2023.
  • 30% Fortune 500 CEOs have lasted less than 3 years – CEO Excellence by Carolyn Dewar.
  • From 2019-2023, the CEOs average tenure in the US has decreased from 7.2 years to less than 4.8 years – “Average CEO Tenure [2023] by Zippia.
  • CEOs Turnover rates globally have increased from 13% to 18%. The US saw a record number of 1914 CEO exits in 2023, a 55% increase compared to 2022 – “Global CEO Turnover Index” report by Russell Reynolds Associates, 2023.

India Opportunity

Fasted growing economy with GDP rate to be 7+%.

Positioned as the fifth-largest economy globally, with projections indicating a rise to the third largest by 2030.

Additionally, the country hosts the third-highest number of family businesses and start-ups, along with thousands of multinational corporations and Indian business houses across various sectors.

India is ranked among the top 5 nations, hosting over 60 million MSMEs.

Only 1%, equating to 600,000, are medium-sized and small enterprises, with just over 1,200 classified as large enterprises in India.

About 70% of family businesses fail or are sold before reaching the second generation, only 12% survive to the third, and a mere 3% continue into the fourth generation or beyond.

Only 26% of Indian businesses feel they possess strong digital capabilities, which is below the global average of 38%.

Only 85% lack a clear ESG strategy, essential for long-term sustainability.

Only 55% of businesses have established governance policies, compared to 79% globally, indicating a significant gap in robust governance structures.

In 2024, MSME is projected to grow only at a 2.5% CAGR, contributing only 30% to the nation’s GDP, compared to under 50% in the US, UK, EU, and African economies.

Target Audience

CEOs Gurukul welcomes you, whether you’re stepping into your role as a first-time CEO, leading a family business, driving an MSME, or aspiring to the C-suite. We are more than just an educational institution; we are a transformative movement dedicated to sculpting visionary leaders and promoting holistic well-being.