SRRMA Executive Fellows Programme
An Invitation-Only Fellowship for Senior Leaders Shaping the Future of Security, Governance, Decision Intelligence and Organizational Resilience.
A distinguished leadership fellowship designed for CEOs, Board Members, Senior Government Officials, Diplomats, Security Executives, Entrepreneurs and High-Impact Leaders committed to strengthening institutions and advancing executive leadership across Africa.
Be an Executive Fellow
A flagship fellowship for distinguished leaders.
The SRRMA Executive Fellows Programme is the Academy's flagship executive fellowship designed to develop visionary leaders who can navigate complex security, governance, organizational and strategic challenges.
Through executive education, peer learning, policy dialogue and practical leadership experiences, Fellows build the insight, confidence and networks required to lead resilient institutions.
Vision
To cultivate a distinguished community of executive leaders shaping safer, stronger and more resilient organizations across Africa and beyond.
Mission
To prepare senior decision-makers through world-class executive education, strategic dialogue, research, peer learning and collaborative leadership experiences.
Designed for senior decision-makers.
The fellowship is designed for distinguished leaders operating at strategic, institutional, security, governance or executive levels.
CEOs & Managing Directors
Senior executives leading companies, institutions and business groups.
Board Members
Board chairs, directors and trustees responsible for oversight and governance.
Government Leaders
Senior government officials, commissioners, permanent secretaries and policy leaders.
Security Executives
Security chiefs, corporate security directors, law enforcement and risk professionals.
Diplomats
Diplomatic personnel and leaders managing complex international relationships.
Entrepreneurs
Business owners and founders building high-impact enterprises and institutions.
Family Business Leaders
Next-generation and established family enterprise leaders.
Real Estate Executives
Property, infrastructure and development leaders managing high-value projects.
A structured executive journey.
The fellowship is designed as an annual cohort experience, combining executive learning, strategic dialogue, applied work and lifelong professional engagement.
Phase One: Executive Orientation
Induction, leadership expectations, cohort introduction and fellowship identity.
Phase Two: Leadership Modules
Core executive modules in leadership, security, decision intelligence, governance and resilience.
Phase Three: Executive Roundtables
Quarterly leadership dialogues with senior practitioners, policy voices and industry experts.
Phase Four: Capstone Project
Applied strategic project addressing a leadership, security, governance or resilience challenge.
Phase Five: Graduation Ceremony
Formal recognition and presentation of fellowship credentials.
Phase Six: Alumni Fellowship
Lifetime participation in the Fellows community, briefings and leadership network.
Fellowship Schools & Executive Modules
The curriculum is organised as executive schools rather than ordinary courses, reinforcing the programme as a leadership journey.
School of Executive Leadership
- Executive Leadership & Ethical Decision Making
- Leadership Under Pressure
- Crisis Leadership
- Executive Communication
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
School of Security Leadership
- Executive Protection Leadership
- Corporate Security Governance
- Hostile Environment Management
- Travel Risk Leadership
- Kidnapping Prevention Strategy
- Security Operations Management
School of Decision Intelligence
- Decision Intelligence for CEOs
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Judgement
- Intelligence Analysis
- Critical Decision Making
School of Governance
- Board Governance
- Enterprise Risk Governance
- Compliance Leadership
- Ethics and Accountability
- Institutional Resilience
School of Corporate Investigations
- Executive Due Diligence
- Corporate Investigations
- Property Risk Intelligence
- Fraud Risk Management
- Corporate Intelligence
School of Organizational Resilience
- Business Continuity
- Organizational Resilience
- Crisis Recovery
- Executive Preparedness
- Strategic Risk Management
A fellowship beyond classroom learning.
Fellows participate in a carefully curated blend of executive education, policy dialogue, peer exchange and applied leadership practice.
Executive Masterclasses
Senior-level sessions focused on leadership, governance, security and resilience.
Board Simulations
Practical exercises for governance, crisis and strategic decision-making.
Leadership Roundtables
Private discussions with executives, security leaders and policy experts.
Case Studies
Realistic scenarios from corporate security, crisis response and institutional leadership.
Peer Learning
Cross-sector learning among accomplished professionals and senior leaders.
Scenario Exercises
Applied exercises for crisis, travel risk, executive protection and resilience.
Research Projects
Opportunities to contribute to thought leadership, executive briefs and policy ideas.
Guest Sessions
Special engagements with respected national and international speakers.
Faculty & Resource Persons
Faculty may include executive advisors, former security chiefs, corporate executives, senior academics, governance experts, risk consultants, international faculty and special guest speakers.
Faculty profiles will be announced for each fellowship cohort.
Distinguished Guest Speakers
Guest speakers may include former heads of security agencies, governors, CEOs, board chairmen, diplomats, policy experts and international thought leaders.
Each cohort will feature invited speakers aligned with the fellowship theme.
Recognition, network and lifelong value.
The fellowship is designed to provide professional recognition, executive community and long-term engagement beyond the programme year.
Executive Certificate
Formal recognition as an SRRMA Executive Fellow upon successful completion.
Fellows Identity
Executive Fellows crest, pin and professional recognition within the SRRMA community.
Private Network
Access to a distinguished circle of leaders from business, government, security and policy sectors.
Quarterly Briefings
Leadership, security and decision intelligence briefings for Fellows and alumni.
Speaking Opportunities
Opportunities to contribute ideas, articles and sessions at SRRMA events.
Lifetime Alumni Status
Continued professional engagement through the Fellows alumni network.
A private network for continuing leadership engagement.
Fellows join a community designed for quarterly executive briefings, leadership dinners, research updates, annual summits, executive retreats, digital community engagement, mentorship and cross-sector collaboration.
Quarterly Briefings
Curated executive intelligence and leadership sessions.
Annual Summit
A platform for Fellows to reconnect, share insights and shape conversations.
How Fellows are selected.
Admission is selective and designed to protect the prestige of the fellowship community.
1. Expression of Interest
Prospective Fellows indicate interest through SRRMA's official contact or application channel.
2. Screening
Applications are reviewed for leadership profile, institutional relevance and programme fit.
3. Interview
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a conversation with the selection team.
4. Selection Committee
Final admission decisions are made by the fellowship selection committee.
5. Admission & Orientation
Successful candidates receive admission details and join the executive orientation.
SRRMA Executive Fellows Programme – Class of 2027
- Applications Open: January 2027
- Interviews: March 2027
- Orientation: April 2027
- Graduation: December 2027
Limited and carefully selected.
A limited annual cohort of approximately 20–40 carefully selected participants helps make admission valuable and preserves the quality of peer learning.
Questions about the fellowship.
Who can apply?
Senior leaders, CEOs, board members, government officials, security executives, diplomats, entrepreneurs and other distinguished decision-makers may apply.
How long is the fellowship?
The fellowship is structured as a 12-month executive journey with modules, roundtables, applied work and alumni engagement.
Is it residential?
The fellowship may combine in-person sessions, executive roundtables and selected online engagements depending on the final cohort structure.
Can organizations sponsor participants?
Yes. Organizations may sponsor qualified senior leaders or executives for the fellowship.
How are Fellows selected?
Fellows are selected through a structured review process based on leadership profile, relevance, experience and cohort fit.
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