From London to Madrid, New York to Segovia, we have access to learning spaces that blend innovation, design, and heritage to create expereinces that inspire learning and connection.
180 years of heritage
Clarity to Lead in a Changing World
For over 130 years, the Financial Times has delivered trusted insight on the forces shaping global business. For over 50 years, IE Business School has worked to redefine business education.
That same commitment to clarity and innovation powers Headspring — the strategic learning partner born from the alliance between the Financial Times and IE Business School.
We combine fearless journalism with world-class business education to help organisations and their leaders make better decisions, accelerate transformation, and lead with purpose.
A journey of growth
Our Story
When Headspring launched as a joint venture between the Financial Times and IE Business School, we started small and with the ambition to reinvent corporate learning.
By combining the sharpest minds in business education with the unbiased perspective of Financial Times journalists, we set on a mission to help leaders prepare themselves and their organisations to thrive in a changing world.
A decade later, we’ve partnered with more than 280 clients globally, delivered more than 2,100 bespoke programmes, impacting hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide every day.
From Madrid to Riyadh, London to Tokyo, our growth has been built on a simple belief: learning matters only when it moves an organisation closer to its strategy and its future.
Our story
Headspring in Numbers
Our impact is built on people, not statistics — but the numbers tell a powerful story. Headspring continues to help leaders and organisations grow with clarity and purpose.
2,100+
Programmes delivered
280+
Corporate clients globally
200,000+
Learners impacted
150+
FT journalists in our network
28
Countries
9.2
Global client NPS
700+
Educators in our global network
A joint venture between Financial Times and IE Business School
Financial Times
The FT journalists that deliver our programmes offer not only a unique perspective on the events that shape the world of business, but also bring an approach and onside-in perspective that shapes the way we work with our clients.
IE Business School
From its foundation, IE Business School has made it their business to disrupt. With their world-renowned MBA and culture of innovation, IE brings an entrepreneurial mindset that gives our programmes a sharper edge and greater impact.
Faculty
Our Educator Network In Numbers
We bring the expertise of some of the sharpest minds in business education, as well as coaches, consultants, journalists, and academics who have global, and local, knowledge.
15%
are former CEOs or senior executives
79%
have consulting and business advisory experience
80%
of academics are from top 20 globally ranked universities
95%
are from top 3 business schools in their countries
200
FT journalists who are experts in the most recent, relevant business issues
30
countries where we currently operate
25%
of our educators have delivered programmes in more than 10 countries
7
languages we can deliver in: Arabic, English, French, German, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish
Facilities
State-of-the-art Learning Enviroments
Bracken House, London
The historic home of the Financial Times, reimagined for the 21st century.Participants gain exclusive access to newsroom insights, state-of-the-art video and audio studios, event and workshop spaces, a museum, and panoramic views of central London.
IE Tower, Madrid
Rising above Madrid’s skyline, the IE Tower is a tech-driven vertical campus in Madrid’s financial district and a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.A 50,000 m² ecosystem of innovation and sustainability, it connects students, ideas, and industries shaping the future.
IE University, Segovia
Housed in a 13th-century convent in historic Segovia, the campus combines heritage, creativity, and global connection.Just 25 minutes from Madrid, it’s a place where leaders come to have a truly immersive learning experience and to make history of their own.
IE NYC, New York
Set in SoHo, New York, IE New York College combines a gallery-inspired campus with the energy of the city’s creative heart.A collaborative hub for students, founders, and faculty, where ideas meet opportunity.