One of the main reasons I chose IESE was its strong commitment to sustainability. From my application essays to my interviews, sustainability was a central part of the story I wanted to build during my MBA. I wasn’t simply looking for electives or credentials. I wanted opportunities that would help me understand how sustainability is…
MBA experience
My internship with the Global Sustainability Team at Henkel, Pratishtha Mahajan MBA 25
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…
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…
Making a monumental LEAP, Rohan Kumar Ghosh MBA 2023
Name: Rohan Kumar Ghosh Nationality: Indian Pre-MBA: HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Hong Kong Post-MBA: Maersk Management Consulting (MMC), Denmark. When I made the decision to pack my bags amidst a raging pandemic, leaving behind Hong Kong to embark on a new chapter in Barcelona, reservations filled my mind. The idea of departing from a…
Life as a Company Sponsored MBA Student, Aroob Tawfiq MBA 21 (Saudi Arabia)
My journey with Aramco started in 2010 when the company offered me a scholarship for a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, and I was hired immediately upon graduating in 2014. I started my career as an HR Analyst focused on reviewing HR policies to improve organizations’ performance and achieve business objectives. Afterward, I worked as…
