My background My name is Juan Antonio Acedo, I was working in a company my family had invested in before I started my MBA last year. I joined the company as an M&A analyst, and over time, I became Chief of Staff, joining the executive committee and managing several areas within the corporate department. It…
I am an MBA student from Japan and started my MBA at IESE in the fall of 2023. During my first year, I gave birth to my baby girl in Barcelona, and in my second year, I embraced MBA life while raising her. This experience has shown me how IESE not only provides a world-class…
Since we arrived at IESE, we have been exposed to much of the Mexican culture – the food, the songs, the people – all thanks to our lovely friends and classmates from Mexico. Coming from India, for us we saw a lot of similarities between our culture and people. Naturally, after learning more about the…
As the IESE MBA Class of 2026 wraps up its first term, a collective sigh of relief can be heard across campus. The past four months have been nothing short of transformative—an intense mix of emotions, growth, and unforgettable experiences. We began the year brimming with energy, fueled by the thrill of starting this new…
What is your background? What were your career goals coming into the MBA? Before starting my MBA at IESE, I spent a couple of years working in sales and marketing for consumer-facing brands across industries including retail, consumer tech and media. While I was passionate about connecting with consumers, I realized that I wanted my…