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Faculty Spotlight: Daniel Fernández Kranz
Meet one of IE Business School’s most influential thought leaders.
Daniel Fernández Kranz holds a Ph.D. in Economics by the University of Chicago and is currently an Associate Tenured Professor and the Chair of the Economics Department at IE Business School. His research focuses on Empirical Microeconomics in the areas of family economics, labor markets, gender economics and policy evaluation. Daniel has taught economics at several master programs in IE and in advanced management programs and for companies in Spain and the United States.
26 Jul 2022
Faculty, IE Community, Programs, The School

IE South-African Alumni Digitizing Africa For The Future
IE Business School alumni’s start-ups are revolutionizing various sectors in Africa amidst the global urge to digitize.
26 Jul 2022
IE Community, Programs, The School

Forbes 30 Under 30 for 2022 Lists BBA Student Jules Simiand
Business School student Jules Simiand is the youngest person on the Forbes’ 30 under 30 list for 2022.
26 Jul 2022
IE Community, Programs, The School

IE Alumni Fighting for a Better Food Supply
IE Business School alumni startups in the food industry are contributing to healthier food consumption through innovative companies.
26 Jul 2022
IE Community, Programs, The School

IE Business School Team Wins Research Award
The team studied how Covid crisis produced a surge in hotel leasing.
26 Jul 2022
Faculty, Programs, The School

IE Business School Holds First Midsummer Party for All Masters Students
MBA and all masters students celebrated summer, had some fun, and got to know each other.
26 Jul 2022
Campus Life, IE Community, The School
Business Talks
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Launching AliExpress in Southern Europe | Dean Lee Newman & Estela Ping Ye
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Well-being Starts with Real Food | Lee Newman speaks with Christopher Fuchs
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Challenging the Status Quo at N26 | Lee Newman speaks with Marta Echarri
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Purpose Driven CX at The Home Depot
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Professional Trends in the New Economy | Martin Boehm speaks with Markus Graf
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Spotify India | Martin Boehm speaks with Vasundhara Mudgil
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Insights into the Future of Africa | Martin Boehm speaks with Hassan El-Shabrawishi
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Life After the 1st IMBA Intake | Martin Boehm speaks with Gerhard Gross
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GE Healthcare | Martin Boehm speaks with Simon Philip Rost
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Grupo MASMOVIL | Martin Boehm talks with CEO Meinrad Spenger
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Facebook & Digital Tranformation | Martin Boehm talks with David Fernandez Vinuales
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USA vs CHINA | Martin Boehm talks with Dr. Shirley Yu
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5 FinTech Lessons for Resilience | Martin Boehm talks with Olusegun Adeniyi
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BOSCH x IE: Martin Boehm speaks with Javier Gonzalez Pareja
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Art & Business | Martin Boehm talks with Thomas Girst
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Reinventing Yourself Post-Covid-19: Martin Boehm talks with Paris de l’Etraz
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Health Care Industry & COVID-19: Maya Helbaoui & Martin Boehm
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Data Analysis in BBVA: Martin Boehm, Ignacio de la Torre and Alvaro Ortiz
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Martin Boehm and Carl Hahn: The Future of the Automotive Industry
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Martin Boehm and Sir Howard Davies: The Financial Sector in Europe
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Martin Boehm and Tal Ben-Shahar: Happiness in Business
HAPPENING NOW
Transformational leaders: International MBA 50th intake
For over 50 intakes, IE Business School’s International MBA has transformed its students into industry leaders and future-forward thinkers. In celebration of the program’s 50th intake, we’re honoring our outstanding alumni through a series of articles showcasing their incredible accomplishments over the years—and how the International MBA has played a role in their success today.
We invite you to read the alumni stories below, and for more information about the International MBA, click here.

Four Lessons from IE Mentor Recognized in Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain
EMBA alum Aline Gomez-Acebo shares takeaways from her career.
When Aline Gomez-Acebo Finat, Executive MBA 2018 graduate, was featured in the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain, it came as no surprise for the people who know her.
Gomez-Acebo, has transformed every job since she began her career. This has allowed her to find her way into different companies and responsibilities, as the first woman on the management committee.
A trendsetter, she represents the award’s values, namely driving positive impact by empowering employees in both the corporate and entrepreneurial world.
23 Nov 2021
IE Community, Programs, The School, Transformational Leaders

Udochuku Richson: A passion that knows no limits
Udochuku “Udo” Richson is one of those people who never slows down. The Austrian-born International MBA graduate has been recognized time and ...
19 Jul 2021
IE Community, Programs, Transformational Leaders

Bringing women to forefront: Valentina Llinas’ path to success
For Valentina Llinas, experiencing the world through work has always been a priority. Being part of a large family whose nomadic lifestyle took them ...
12 Jul 2021
IE Community, Programs, Transformational Leaders

Transcending borders: Estela Ping Ye overcomes cultural differences
Hailing from China, Estela Ping Ye acquired a desire early on to explore the world around her. Growing up, she learned Spanish at school, which ...
05 Jul 2021
IE Community, Programs, Transformational Leaders

David Kiang: binding synergies between internet and healthcare
Hailing from Hong Kong, David Kiang went to college in the United States before attending IE Business School in Madrid, where his focus on ...
04 Jul 2021
IE Community, Programs, Transformational Leaders

“Be passionate”: Sebastian Figueroa details his keys to success
For Sebastian Figueroa, Vice President of the South American team and Head of Wealth for Chile at global asset management firm BlackRock, passion is ...
04 Jul 2021
IE Community, Programs, Transformational Leaders
IE Insights
José Luis Blasco and Concepción Galdón discuss the steps organizations and individuals can take to push the transition toward a sustainable economy.
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