My background My name is Juan Antonio Acedo, I was working in my family’s business Urbas Grupo Financiero SA before I started my MBA last year. I joined the company as an M&A analyst, and over time, I became Chief of Staff, joining the executive committee and managing several areas within the corporate department. It...

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I am an MBA student from Japan and started my MBA at IESE in the fall of 2023. During my first year, I gave birth to my baby girl in Barcelona, and in my second year, I embraced MBA life while raising her. This experience has shown me how IESE not only provides a world-class...

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Since we arrived at IESE, we have been exposed to much of the Mexican culture – the food, the songs, the people – all thanks to our lovely friends and classmates from Mexico. Coming from India, for us we saw a lot of similarities between our culture and people. Naturally, after learning more about the...

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As the IESE MBA Class of 2026 wraps up its first term, a collective sigh of relief can be heard across campus. The past four months have been nothing short of transformative—an intense mix of emotions, growth, and unforgettable experiences. We began the year brimming with energy, fueled by the thrill of starting this new...

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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...

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The New York international module offers IESE MBAs a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most dynamic business environments. Students engage with leading industry professionals, participate in company visits, and attend specialized lectures with a focus on global financial markets. David Teeters, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Financial Management, shares...

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As part of IESE’s commitment to lifelong learning, we have recently launched the IESE MiM-MBA Dual Master’s Degree which allows IESE MiM graduates with 3 years of work experience or more to enroll directly into the second year of the MBA. This unique opportunity to complete their MBA in 11 months is only available to...

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Name: Kyle Sherrill Year of Graduation: 2023 Nationality: American Post-MBA Country of Residence: Spain Post-MBA Employer: Nina Capital Hi Kyle! Thank you for your time. Please tell us about a little bit about yourself.  Hi everyone! I’m originally from the US, and got my career started as a chemical engineer working in big pharma at Eli...

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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?  I’m a Marketing and Communication Director for Commercializing Products, Services and Platforms that deliver a positive social and environmental impact. At some point during my career...

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Dear Incoming Class of 2026, We want to welcome you to the best two years of your life. An experience that will change you not only professionally but also personally… and trust us… it will be AMAZING! As the class co-presidents of the IESE MBA Class of 2024, it is our pleasure to extend a...

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Imagine this: you are at a big party. You don’t know anyone there. The music is loud. People are packed shoulder to shoulder, making it virtually impossible for you to move. And it seems like everyone else is regaling epic stories or laughing at an inside joke that only you seemed to have missed. What...

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And so it begins! Embarking on an MBA journey is a life-altering decision. It requires making two critical choices: first, committing to the pursuit of an MBA—a significant financial, mental, and emotional investment—and second, selecting the right institution. For me, the decision to pursue an MBA was not just about advancing my career but about...

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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...

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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...

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My participation in the Social Impact Consulting elective course was the highlight of my second-year MBA at IESE. While our curriculum is deeply rooted in case studies and class discussions, this course stood out for its immersive, hands-on approach and practical learning experiences. The Social Impact Consulting module taught by Professor Joan Jane had a...

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With four days of classes, touring, and company visits in Shenzhen followed by one day of class in Hong Kong, the China international module on Doing Business in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) was truly an insight into international business. As far as combining solid course material, cultural immersion, class bonding and business understanding are...

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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...

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I knew about IESE years before finishing my undergraduate degree, when I was researching the best MBAs worldwide and I realized that IESE was one of them. From there, I started looking into the different ways in which I could join the MBA of my dreams and discovered that the Young Talent Path (YTP) was...

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In the fall, IESE students typically participate in various career treks where they travel to international locations to gain more in-depth knowledge about different sectors and network with executives from leading organizations. This year was no exception, with multiple treks taking place all across Europe and the Middle East. In this post, we feature some...

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In this post, Ermias Mengistu, Director of IESE’s Africa Initiative shares his takeaways from an engaging panel discussion co-hosted by the Africa Initiative and IESE’s recently launched Institute for Sustainability Leadership.  This week, IESE’s Africa Initiative and the Institute for Sustainability Leadership hosted a very engaging and insightful Africa-focused impact investing panel brilliantly moderated by...

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