We welcome you to the P&G; CEO Challenge: A competition which will test your aptitude for business strategy and real-life problem-solving. If you’ve been eager to demonstrate your ingenuity and intelligence beyond your campus, this is the chance to make an impression on a global scale.
Prepare to compete with teams from around the world to see who is most fit to be the next CEO of P&G.; Top students will ascend to the Global Final in Mexico City and win the opportunity to meet P&G; CEO David Taylor. First, prepare to showcase your ability to think critically about leading a brand. Best of luck!
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What's in it for me?
Win an all-expenses paid trip to the location of the Regional Finals and compete for a place at the Global Final in Mexico City.
Meet students from around the world and network with leaders from P&G;
Official winners will be invited to our Signal event at our Cincinnati headquarters. Join executives, founders, and industry disruptors at our most exciting event of the year!
Check out this video from the P&G; CEO Challenge 2018 Finals in Panama
How does it work?
Gather your crew with diverse backgrounds and sign up
Rock the online case study and win the national round
Take on the top performers from your region
Earn your spot in the Global Final in Mexico City
Win & meet with CEOs from the biggest companies at P&G; Signal Conference 2020
In the picture: David Taylor, President and CEO of P&G; (center) with the 2019 Global CEO Challenge Winners (from left to right) - David Matheus, Maria Weill, Sophia Santi, and Valeria Zamora.
All current students are eligible to participate. Choose your region below!
2020 edition of the CEO Challenge opening soon in all regions! Please check back regularly for updates.
Choose your country below to complete the next steps to continue your journey which could take you as far as the Global Final in Mexico City and land you an opportunity to join P&G; as an Intern or Full-Time Hire. It’s all to play for, how far you go is up to you. Your selected country should match the country in which you are studying, or are currently living if recently graduated.
Choose your country below to complete the next steps to continue your journey which could take you as far as the Global Final in Mexico City and land you an opportunity to join P&G; as an Intern or Full-Time Hire. It's all to play for, how far you go is up to you. Your selected country should match the country in which you are studying, or are currently living if recently graduated.
Choose your region below to complete the next steps to continue your journey which could take you as far as the Global Final in Mexico City and land you an opportunity to join P&G; as an Intern or Full-Time Hire. It's all to play for, how far you go is up to you. Your selected region should match the region in which you are studying, or are currently living if recently graduated.
APAC Regional Final: Dates: February 2020 TBD; Location: Singapore
Global Final: Dates: Week Commencing 1st June 2020; Location: Mexico City
Can anyone participate in the CEO Challenge?
Yes, any active students can form a team of 3 people to participate. Individual submissions will not be considered. Active employees and interns at P&G; cannot participate.
Is the selection process for applying to the CEO Challenge the same as applying to a job at P&G;?
No, the CEO Challenge will test your skills based on an online case study. Based on how well you score on the online case study, you will earn a spot to compete at the local rounds. In addition to participating on the CEO Challenge, we highly encourage you to also look at our website to find job opportunities that may match your interest.
Do I need to know English to participate in the competition?
Yes, the online case study will be presented in English, and if you advance to the Local Final, your solution must be presented in English as well.
Are there any further requests?
Yes, participants should have a valid passport (expiration date after August 2020).
Where is the APAC Regional Final taking place?
It will take place in Singapore.
How and when will the winners be contacted?
Local finalists will be chosen based on the score they achieve in the online stage. Teams will be contacted at least 10 days before the local round (see key dates tab for more information).
Is there a participation cost?
Participation in the CEO Challenge is free. Additionally, financial aspects such as visa support, flight tickets, meals, transportation, and accommodations will be covered by P&G.; International passports and visas are required as per local laws to participate in both the APAC finals and the global rounds. Travel and accommodation costs include a 2-way ticket between the home city and host city and accommodation for the duration of the stay in the host city. Accommodation will be provided at the location of P&G;’s choosing. Teams (or team members) that wish to stay elsewhere will need to do so at their own expense. To get more detailed information, please refer to the Terms & Conditions document.
What if we miss the deadline of the submission date for the online case?
If you miss the submission date deadline for the online case, you will automatically be eliminated and you will not be able to continue in the competition.
How long will the Local Final take? What about the Regional Finals?
Local Final will last 1-2 days, between 6-8 hours on each of the days. Regional Finals will last 3 days.
What are the event dates of each stage?
You can check the dates of each stage in the Key Dates table above.
What is the prize for the APAC Final Winners?
Winners will travel to the final rounds representing APAC in the Global CEO Challenge Final. There, they will participate in capability trainings on different areas of P&G; business as well as enjoy some out-of-office activities. The overall duration of the trip will be up to 1 week.