• by Ray Schultz , June 3, 2025

Harvard Business Review has launched a premium subscription offering for senior business leaders: HBR Executive, in partnership with the executive search firm Egon Zehnder.

The goal is to “help CEOs and their top teams tackle the most pressing issues of our time -- from the rise of AI to rapidly shifting political and geopolitical landscapes,” says Adi Ignatius, editor at large of Harvard Business Review.

The annual charge is $700, but an early access rate of $450 is effective through September 1. 

For that, subscribers will receive access to:

• HBR Executive Agenda -- a weekly newsletter from Adi Ignatius on emerging challenges with contributions from senior leaders
• HBR Executive Playbook -- a biweekly series offering curated advice and guidance from leaders on common executive challenges, including board dynamics, talent strategy and crisis communication
• HBR Executive Masterclass --short videos on topics like Leadership in the Age of AI and Becoming an Empathetic Leader

In addition, the subscription includes six print issues of Harvard Business Review per year, digital access to HBR.org, four complementary e-books and a curated selection of HBR case studies. 

Also, Egon Zehnder will regularly contribute content to HBR Executive.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Harvard Business Review on HBR Executive,” says Francesco Buquicchio, CEO of Egon Zehnder. “From our work with leaders, we know the landscape is complex—but we also see them rising to the challenge. This offering provides more of the context they need to succeed, bringing the best thought leadership and real-world experience to support them on their journeys.”