A year ago, I wouldn’t have imagined attending a leadership conference at a top global business school alongside 70 remarkable women from over 34 countries. As a recent graduate beginning my career, I was curious about the opportunities such an event could offer. Driven by a desire to grow and connect with like-minded individuals, I…
I was born in Venezuela but spent the last fifteen years of my life in Colombia, where I studied and built my professional career in finance. Before IESE, I worked in private equity with a focus on the healthcare sector. While I enjoyed the experience, I felt the need to broaden my perspective: not only…
Hello and welcome! I’m Patrik Wallén, the new Director of MBA Admissions at IESE Business School. While this is a new chapter for me, I’ve been deeply rooted in the IESE community for years—first as an MBA student (Class of 2007), and later leading our Career Development Center, supporting our students land meaningful roles with…
Dear Incoming Class of 2027, First of all, take a moment to let this sink in. You did it! You earned your place at IESE, one of the world’s best business schools. This is no small feat, and you should feel genuinely proud of everything you’ve accomplished to get here. Before the whirlwind begins, celebrate…
From Japan to the World – A Bold Initiative by IESE’s Japan Business Club Written by Taisuke Ojima and Naoyuki Mayumi, MBA 2025 Introduction Since arriving at IESE, we’ve been struck by how much global interest there is in Japanese culture – from sushi and anime to Toyota Production System. Over 100 classmates join our…