IESE Alumni Footprint Series, An Interview with Rafael Valenzuela (Philippines)

Name: Rafael Lorenzo Santos Valenzuela, my friends call me “Paeng” Year of Graduation: 2023 Nationality: Filipino Post-MBA Country of Residence: United Kingdom Post-MBA Employer: Aurelius Investments Limited   Hi Paeng, please tell us more about yourself. What is your background and what are you currently doing in London?  I am a deeply driven individual who is eager to add value…

IESE Alumni Footprint Series, An Interview with Faith Xu (China)

Name: Jieqiong (Faith) Xu Year of Graduation: 2018 Nationality: China Post-MBA Country of Residence: United Kingdom Post-MBA Employer: Amazon Hi Faith, can you please tell us about your background? What motivated your pursuit of an MBA, and what led you to choose IESE? Before embarking on my MBA journey, I served as a marketing manager for a Munich-based start-up specializing…

Holistic Growth and Global Impact beyond the Career Leap, Kiki Sudechawongsakul MBA 23

Name: Kiki (Rattika) Sudechawongsakul Nationality: Thai Pre-MBA: Nielsen, Thailand Post-MBA: McKinsey and Company, Qatar As I reflect on my transformative journey at IESE Business School, gratitude fills me for the diverse experiences of the past two years. While the traditional MBA path often involves a triple jump—industry, function, and geography—I’ve come to realize that my…