The IESE MBA actively promotes initiatives that accelerate student’s career advancement. As we know our students and graduates are continually setting new goals, in this section we will address doubts related to MBA careers and share interesting experiences with you.
On April 2, 2024, the inaugural “IESE Japan Search Fund Forum” was held in Tokyo, primarily led by Japanese MBA students. IESE has been actively involved in search funds, as the host of the International Search Fund Conference every two years. However, this event was a unique student-led effort and here is a recap of…
In the fall, IESE students typically participate in various career treks where they travel to international locations to gain more in-depth knowledge about different sectors and network with executives from leading organizations. This year was no exception, with multiple treks taking place all across Europe and the Middle East. In this post, we feature some…
In this post, Ermias Mengistu, Director of IESE’s Africa Initiative shares his takeaways from an engaging panel discussion co-hosted by the Africa Initiative and IESE’s recently launched Institute for Sustainability Leadership. This week, IESE’s Africa Initiative and the Institute for Sustainability Leadership hosted a very engaging and insightful Africa-focused impact investing panel brilliantly moderated by…
Hi David! Please tell us a little bit about your background. How did sustainability and consulting pique your interest? From a young age, I’ve been captivated by technology, which led me to study industrial engineering and subsequently immerse myself in the fast-paced world of IT and digital transformation during my tenure at IBM in Spain….
The roller-coaster The widening skills gap is an increasingly problematic reality facing many industries and businesses. Back in 2016 following my undergraduate studies, I set out to address a particular issue relating to STEM education and coding. My extensive research showed that coding was largely outside the school curriculum and not widely taught in schools,…