Bridging democracies through education and capital market innovation

In today’s rapidly evolving financial and geopolitical landscape, India and the United States—the world’s two largest democracies—must not only succeed individually, but together. As international trade shifts, capital markets face extraordinary volatility, and the demand for inclusive economic growth intensifies, bold partnerships are needed to shape the future.

Enter Thunderbird School of Global Management and NSE Academy Limited, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India. Together, they are forging a partnership to build capacity, empower professionals, and accelerate financial literacy and innovation at scale.

“In an era where economic stability and democratic resilience are deeply intertwined, empowering capital markets and financial institutions with future-forward leadership is essential,” states Charla Griffy-Brown, director general and dean of Thunderbird. “This partnership exemplifies Thunderbird’s mission to educate visionary leaders who will shape organizations of the future.”

NSE Academy Limited is a leader in developing the next generation of professionals in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI) and FinTech, representing key sectors for global economic health throughout India. With expertly curated programs developed in collaboration with renowned global institutions such as Thunderbird Executive Education, NSE Academy is building a resilient, future-ready workforce.

Thunderbird's Executive Education programs continue to earn global recognition for its custom offerings, most recently ranking No. 17 in the world for custom programs in the Financial Times Executive Education 2024 rankings.

Through Thunderbird’s globally recognized executive education programs, this partnership is poised to elevate these efforts further, delivering cutting-edge leadership development and strategic insight to industry leaders navigating capital markets and trade in an age of unprecedented complexity. Thunderbird’s expertise in global leadership, digital transformation, and sustainability offers a unique advantage to support the evolving needs of financial institutions in India and beyond.

“This isn’t just about education; it’s about building bridges. Bridges between institutions. Bridges between economies. Bridges between people and possibility,” said Griffy-Brown. “As this partnership grows, it opens the door to expanded global cooperation.”