Hi Xili, please tell us a little bit more about you and your role at IESE’s Artificial Intelligence and Future of Management Initiative (AI Initiative). I grew up in Santa Cruz, California. My father was a professor at the University of California, so I practically grew up on a university campus. Knowledge and learning are…
How much can 8 weeks change your life? For me, it changed everything. From Consulting to the MBA Before IESE, I spent almost seven years in consulting, growing from intern to manager in a boutique firm in Brazil. I loved the exposure: working with different industries, practices, and C-level executives. But something was missing. I…
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…