Professor Mario Capizzani holds a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of California-Berkeley and a Master in Business Administration from IESE Business School. He earned a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Calvin College. Question: Please tell us…
An MBA Through 50 Years in Time
IESE celebrates the 50th anniversary of its leadership program, recognized around the world and adapted to current times. Two people—one from the first graduating class and one from the last—discuss how it has changed. The differences between Gerardo Salvador and Isabelle Somers go beyond the several decades that separate them in age. Their dissimilarities also…
“This is the time to be courageous, take risks and pursue the career of your dreams”, Professor Markus Maedler
Professor Markus Maedler earned his Ph.D. in accounting from New York’s Columbia University. Prior to his academic career, he gained several years of international work experience in banking, consulting and public administration. His research interests focus on the role of accounting information and control systems in organizational design; corporate distress, turnaround and restructuring; and risk…
“Investing in private equity is like investing in people, in a team, in a value” – Cristina Badenes (MBA’98)
Cristina Badenes (MBA’98) is Partner for Institutional Relations and Corporate Development at Meridia Capital. Question: Can you tell us about yourself and what you do? Answer: I am a partner for Institutional Relations and Corporate Development at Meridia Capital, a Barcelona-based private equity fund management firm. I joined Meridia Capital almost 10 years ago. One…
Welcome, IESE Full-Time MBA Class of 2017!
During the month of August, many of the incoming Class of 2017 has arrived to Barcelona. Some arrived early to enjoy the end of the amazing and fun Barcelona summer on the beach and others came just to start or continue the journey of learning another language as they participate in an intensive Business Spanish…