“By 2023, Tesla will not exist as an automotive manufacturer”, Professor Sachon

Marc Sachon is a professor in the Department of Production, Technology and Operations Management. He holds a PhD in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University, an MBA from IESE, and a master’s degree in aerospace technology from the University of Stuttgart. He is also the chairman of IESE AUTO, the school’s annual meeting…

“You Shouldn’t Expect That With an MBA You Are Set For life”, Professor Káganer

Evgeny Káganer is an Associate Professor at IESE Business School, where he teaches MBA and executive courses on digital business, IT strategy and virtual enterprise. His research focuses on the impact of digital technologies on individuals, organizations and business models. His recent work traces the evolution of crowdsourcing and its growing impact on business. Question:…

“You need to create your place in the bigger picture”, Professor Carlos García Pont

Professor Carlos García Pont is a member of IESE’s Marketing Department. He holds an MBA from IESE and a PhD in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work centers on the importance of alliances in understanding competitive strategy, the organizational needs of market-oriented organizations in industrial markets, and subsidiary strategy in global corporations….

“I would be super-excited if I were an MBA right now”, Professor Jan Simon

Professor Jan Simon earned a PhD from the University of Essex, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a law degree from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Prof. Simon also holds a postgraduate degree in investment advice from EHSAL Management School. He serves as an adviser to Pacific Lake Partners. Question: What motivated you to change careers?…

“Success is one-third luck, one-third strategic thinking and one-third getting things done” – Prof. Maoret

Massimo Maoret is an assistant professor in IESE Business School’s Strategic Management Department. He received his PhD in management from Boston College in 2013. Question: Please tell us about the journey that brought you here to IESE, teaching MBAs. Answer: I see life and careers more from a sociological perspective, meaning that I think that…