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…
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…
What is your background? What were your career goals coming into the MBA? Before starting my MBA at IESE, I spent a couple of years working in sales and marketing for consumer-facing brands across industries including retail, consumer tech and media. While I was passionate about connecting with consumers, I realized that I wanted my…
Hi Fernanda, thank you for taking the time to chat with us. Please tell us about yourself. What brought you to IESE and your current role at the ISL? What brought me to IESE was the possibility of bridging companies and the academic world so that knowledge has a significant and practical purpose. I’m a…
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…