Leadership Development Exchange
Where Emerging Talent Meets Executive-Level Insight
The Leadership Development Exchange brings together rising talent from across the DC industry for executive‑level training, cross‑functional learning, and powerful connections.
Expert Guidance and Industry Access
Exclusive to DCIIA members, the program is designed to elevate individual leaders and strengthen the entire firm. With faculty experts and participation at DCIIA’s national forums, this program equips emerging leaders with the insights and network to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Build Succession Pipeline
Empower rising talent with enterprise‑level insight, cross‑functional learning, and the strategic skills needed to step confidently into future leadership roles.
Retain Top Talent
Strengthen engagement and loyalty by offering high‑potential employees meaningful development, exposure, and a clear path for growth within the organization.
Strengthen Leadership Potential
Equip emerging and enterprise leaders with the strategic thinking, industry context, and leadership tactics required to influence decisions, manage complexity, and drive results.
Expand Industry Knowledge and Connections
Broaden participants’ understanding of the DC ecosystem while building powerful peer networks through expert‑led sessions, national forum participation, and diverse small‑group exchanges.
Understand the Business of DC
Gain a clear view of the critical drivers shaping the defined contribution ecosystem through guidance from industry leaders and defined curriculum.
Think and Act at the Enterprise Level
Build the strategic insight needed to connect decisions across functions and influence broader outcomes showcasing your leadership talent and potential.
Strengthen Engagement and Influence
Enhance your ability to collaborate with clients, partners, and leaders across the industry by finding easy ways to contribute and participate in important conversations.
Expand Your Visibility and Network
Grow your industry presence and build meaningful connections that support long‑term career growth by spending time getting to know a group of industry peers in a dedicated way.
Become a Leader Who Drives Impact
Individuals walk away with sharper strategic insight, a stronger understanding of how the entire DC ecosystem fits together, and a broader network that supports growth long after the program ends.
How the Program Works
Individuals are nominated into one of two cohorts, and the year‑long program is offered at no additional cost as part of DCIIA membership. Participants simply need the capacity and desire to engage by committing 3–5 hours per month, attending events with manager support, and allocating travel budget for DCIIA Forums.
Emerging Leaders
For rising professionals with 2–7 years of experience who want to build business acumen, broaden cross‑functional awareness, and prepare for their first major leadership roles.
Enterprise Leaders
For experienced managers and Directors/AVPs with 8–15+ years in the industry who are ready to deepen enterprise‑level insight, strengthen influence, and step into future successor roles.
Curriculum Built for Real‑World Impact
Industry expert-led faculty will facilitate all sessions providing deep expertise and the ability to deliver practical, relevant content.
The program will explore key forces shaping the DC industry with content tailored to the experience level and interests of each cohort.
DC Industry Landscape
Roles, ecosystem structure, value chain, and emerging trends.
Investments
Foundational concepts or advanced content tailored to experience and role.
Legislative & Regulatory Environment
Public policy developments and their impact on product, service, and plan design.
Customer Insights
Perspectives from sponsors, participants, and advisors.
Plan Design & Behavioral Finance
Approaches that drive better participant outcomes.
Technology & Operations
Ecosystem trends, AI, data, and operational considerations.
Strategy & Leadership
Influence tactics, P&L fundamentals, and building effective business cases.
Steering Committee
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Vanguard
T Rowe Price
AB
Corebridge
Fidelity
Lincoln Financial
Micruity
PGIM/Prudential/Jennison Associates
Morgan Lewis
Goldman Sachs
HUB
Voya
Step Ahead Consulting
Prime Capital
Capital Group
Morningstar
WTW
Leadership Development Exchange Faculty
Alight Solutions
Vanguard
T. Rowe Price
Corebridge Financial
Mindset
Finspire
Morgan, Lewis and Bockius
Groom Law Group
McKinsey & Company
DCIIA
NEPC
WTW
The Carlyle Group
Step Ahead Consulting
Capital Group
Willis Towers Watson