The Smurfit Kappa Open Leadership programme joined the SK Academy portfolio in 2016. The programme is run in partnership with INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, who designed a fully customised programme based on the Smurfit Kappa Open Leadership model.

The programme gives participants an opportunity to develop more breadth and depth in the way that they lead and behave in Smurfit Kappa. Since its launch, over 350 leaders have attended the programme, and the feedback has demonstrated the value of the programme to our people and to the business.

With 71 additional leaders starting their Open Leadership programme journey in 2023, our commitment to developing our leaders to make a difference remains steadfast.

"The Smurfit Kappa Open Leadership @ INSEAD programme was an inspirational experience for me. It helped me to develop tremendously as a leader and as a person while at the same time creating friendships with colleagues from all over the globe." David Upton VP Technical & Operational Excellence, Smurfit Kappa Europe