The next LIONS Growth MBA cohort starts 21 September 2025
A 12-week programme to accelerate your career, challenge your thinking, develop a global network of peers and help you make work that changes the world.
We only have two cohorts running this year, our second and final seats are limited and filling fast. Now it’s your time to join us on this unique, immersive learning experience and take your career to the next level.
Coaching from the minds behind some of the world’s most impactful campaigns
Access to live sessions, interviews with industry leaders and a global network of peers
Briefs and tools to bring value back to your organisation and put your learnings into action
CPD certification from LIONS Learning, proof of your commitment to marketing that delivers tangible results
Fernando Machado is a visionary global marketer with a passion for cultivating brands and driving business growth. Over the years, he has garnered a distinguished reputation for himself and the brands he's helmed, focusing on understanding consumers to create distinct propositions, innovation, design, and strategic marketing approaches.
With more than 200 Cannes Lions Awards and Creative Marketer & Brand Marketer of the year to his name, Fernando is known for pushing creative boundaries to drive business growth. His journey began as an intern, and he climbed the ranks across diverse product categories and brands. Notably, he led ground-breaking initiatives, including Dove’s revolutionary ‘Real Beauty Sketches’, Burger King’s Titanium Grand Prix winning ‘Whopper Detour’ and Gold Lion wins for the start-up NotCo with 'We Didn't Write This Campaign' & ‘Mayo Haters’.
12 weeks of structured learning
Weekly live Q&A sessions
Personalised feedback from Fernando Machado
Exclusive access to our subscription platform The Work
Networking and mentorship from a global network of peers
Ready to go? If you’re based in the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, or Italy and paying for your own place on this course, you can get started below.