Could you tell us a little about yourself, your background, and what you are doing now. I joined Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO), a public asset management institution in Korea, in 2013. Over more than a decade, I had the opportunity to work across several different departments and areas of the organization. My experience has…
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From Asking “Why MBA?” to Joining IESE: My Journey from YTP to MBA
When I was in the final year of my undergraduate studies in India, almost every conversation revolved around two options: getting a job or pursuing an MBA. Like many students, I understood that an MBA could open doors to better career opportunities, but I never truly understood why someone should pursue one. Beyond the promise…
Dear Incoming Class of 2028…
First of all – Congratulations!!! You earned your seat at IESE, one of the best business schools worldwide – and whatever it took to get here, it was worth it. Take a second before anything else and let that sink in. Celebrate this moment. The journey of a lifetime starts very soon. We sat exactly…
From Zero to One: What Founders Day Taught Me About Building Things That Matter
When I arrived at IESE, I already had my five-year plan mapped out. I wanted to build something, to one day be the CEO of my own firm. But somewhere between orientation and my first semester, I noticed something I hadn’t expected: the entrepreneurial energy I’d imagined buzzing through an MBA campus felt quieter than…
Why an MBA Matters Now: Leadership in the Age of AI
Many professionals are asking the same question right now: what kind of leadership will matter in a world shaped by AI, geopolitical uncertainty and constant disruption? That question was at the center of a recent IESE MBA conversation featuring Juvencio Maeztu, CEO and President of Ingka Group | IKEA and IESE MBA 94, together with…
