International MBA - People
Reinvent the WorldAt the heart of what we do is our People
The International MBA program is for you if…
You want to be a transformational leader at the top of your game
Who stands out from the crowd and is seen as a role model for others to emulate.
You want to work side by side with the world’s best professionals
And within global, prestigious companies.
You want to develop your expertise
Improve your management skills and gain international exposure.
You want to obtain an MBA from a top-ranked international business school
With a world-class faculty immersed in the real world of business – an MBA with global employer recognition that will launch an international career.
You want to take a giant step up in your career
Possibly even changing direction to work in a totally different role to those you filled in the past.
You want to be a change leader
Making an impact on the world through your disruptive attitude and transformational mindset.
You want an engaging, fully immersive, real-world learning experience
That is flexible to its core and that can adapt to your unique life plan.
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International MBA Class Profile
WHERE CAN THE IMBA TAKE YOU?
Take a look at their professional and academic backgrounds, where they are working now, and connect with them on LinkedIn to get insights into their personal journeys.
Business & Economics
Manuel José Lazcano Ávila
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: Mexico
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: CFO / Finance Director | Fondo de Cultura Económica de España
Oleksandr Bondarenko
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: Ukraine
• Background: Bachelor of Economics
• Current job: Founder, Chairman | DISCOPERI Inc.
Rami Katerji
IE International MBA (2010)
• From: UAE
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: Corporate Investment Banking - Vice President | JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Francesco Vallo
IE International MBA (2009)
• From: Italy
• Background: Bachelor in General Management
• Current job: Senior Management Consultant & founder of Just Italia | Globalpraxis
Bernhard Niesner
IE International MBA (2006)
• From: Austria
• Background: Master of International Business
• Current job: Co-founder & CEO | Busuu
Nicolas Vanerio
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: Italy / Uruguay
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: Senior Vendor Manager | Amazon
Enrique De Solis
IE International MBA (2015)
• From: Spain
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: Consulting for Customer & Hospitality Practice | PWC
Jörg Preis
IE International MBA (2015)
• From: Germany
• Background: Sports Management
• Current job: Director of Digital Analytics | Nike
Unoma (Unoma Eke) Adeyemi
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Nigeria
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: Partner Business & Channels Development Lead | Microsoft
Johannes Hinsch
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: Germany
• Background: Bachelor in Business Administration
• Current job: Business Development Project Manager | Porsche
Sven Siat
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: Germany
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
• Current job: Head Connectivity | SIX Group Switzerland
Maryse Benge
IE International MBA (2015)
• From: Canada
• Background: Bachelor of International Commerce
• Current job: Manager of Business Development | Warner Bros Entertainment Group of Companies
Engineering
Luigi Maria Fierro
IE International MBA (2009)
• From: Italy
• Background: Bachelor of Engineering
• Current job: Global Head of HR Strategy and Transformation | ING
Alberto De la Serna Climent
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: Spain
• Background: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
• Current job: Consultant | Boston Consolting Group
Eric Jacques E. Druenne
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Belgium
• Background: Engineering Degree (BSc), Applied Mathematics
• Current job: M&A Business Developer - Investments and Partnerships | Engie
Giovanni Maglia
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Italy
• Background: Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering
• Current job: Head of Group Business Continuity and Resilience | UniCredit SpA
Thibaut de Hollain
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Belgium
• Background: Master in Engineering
• Current job: Director | Simon-Kucher & Partners
Adrian Hilti
IE International MBA (2006)
• From: Switzerland
• Background: Master of Science in Microengineering
• Current job: Co- founder & CEO | Red or Blue Labs - InnoSuisse - Busuu
Arjun Mallik
IE International MBA (2007)
• From: India
• Background: Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Current job: Managing Director, East Africa & CEO of Prudential Uganda | Prudential Africa
Amuda Goueli
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Egypt
• Background: Bachelor in Engineering
• Current job: CEO | Destinia
Georgy Rahayel
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: Lebanon
• Background: Bachelor of Engineering
• Current job: Co-Founder / Partner Relationship Manager | Binary Analytics & Le Joyau d’Olive
Andrew Robert Bonfiglio
IE International MBA (2009)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
• Current job: Co-founder and Partner | Emzingo
Maria Jose Benavente
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: Chile
• Background: Bachelor of Engineering
• Current job: Business Leader Gillette & Oral Care | P&G
Bernardo Martinez Fernandez
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Spain
• Background: Bachelor in Industrial Engineering
• Current job: Senior Manager - Prime Now Spain & Italy | Amazon
Sciences
Beatrice Murage
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: Kenya
• Background: Bachelor in Human Medicine & Human Surgery
• Current job: Senior Scientist & Project Manager | Philips Research and Innovation
Ahmed Nour Eldin
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Egipt
• Background: Bachelor's Degree Pharmaceutical Science
• Current job: Brand Manager BioMedicines (Forteo Osteoprosis, NS & Rheumatoid Artheritis ) North East Africa | Eli Lilly and Company
Ruddy Racon
IE International MBA (2009)
• From: France
• Background: Bachelor degree in mathemathics
• Current job: Technologies Project Management | EDF Insular Energy Systems
Celine Salman Blaschke
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Lebannon & USA
• Background: B.S. in Architecture
• Current job: Director, Design & Technical Services - Luxury, MEA | AccorHotels
Maya Helbaouui
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Lebanon
• Background: Doctorate in Pharmacy
• Current job: Public Affairs Lead, Middle East | Roche
Anastasia Valerievna McVicker
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Current job: Senior Business Intelligence Analyst | Google
Phelelani G. Nzuza
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: South Africa
• Background: Bachelor in Psychology
• Current job: Managing Director: Advisory | PKF Octagon
Information & Technology
Akash Sharma
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: India
• Background: Bachelor in Technology and Computer Science
• Current job: General Manager Sales - Enterprise FSS Accounts | IBM
Georgine Roesle
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: Switzerland
• Background: B.A. Economics, Business Administration & Information Technology
• Current job: Managing Director, Head B2B Technology Solutions at Sygnum
Mpendulo Ngwenya
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: South Africa
• Background: B.Sc Computer Science
• Current job: Manager Technology Advisory | Deloitte
Ana Smirnova
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: USA
• Background: BS in Computer Science
• Current job: Associate Director | Wayfair
Abiola Osho
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Nigeria
• Background: B.Sc Computer Science
• Current job: Investments Prof. | Africa Finance Corporation
Ashish Dave
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: India
• Background: Bachelor of Information and Technology
• Current job: Head - India Venture Investments | Mirae Asset
Aaron Cowper
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Australia
• Background: Bachelor of Information Technology
• Current job: Founder & CEO | ShopGrok
Samuel Kwahene
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: South Africa
• Background: Bachelor of Information and Technology
• Current job: Executive Manager: CEO Office | OneConnect Technologies
Social Sciences & Humanities
Rebecca Brooks
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor in International Relations and Spanish
• Current job: VP Latam Digital Onboarding Product Manager | Citi Bank
Ken Ijichi
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Japan
• Background: B.A. in International Liberal Studies
• Current job: Associate Investment Officer | International Finance Corporation
Christopher Fuchs
IE International MBA (2004)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor in Psychology
• Current job: Founder | Urban Gourmet (Honest Greens)
Valentina Rolla
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: Italy
• Background: Bachelor of Literature
• Current job: Co-Founder & CFO | The Wand Solutions & Kurasana
Ayaka Forasté
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Spain / Japan
• Background: Bachelor in Political Science
• Current job: Head of Commercial, Spain | Klarna Bank AB
Lolita Taub
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor in International Relations
• Current job: Chief of Staff | Catalyte
Leticia Mendonça Costa
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Brazil
• Background: Bachelor in International Relations and Affairs
• Current job: Account Executive Enterprise | LinkedIn
Vasundhara Mudgil
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: India
• Background: Bachelor in Sociology; Diploma in Public Relations
• Current job: Head of PR & Communications India | Spotify
Wassim Berro
IE International MBA (2017)
• From: Lebanon
• Background: Bachelor of Social Science in Politics and IR
• Current job: Social Investment Manager & Founder of Hangry | Shell
Serena Barberis
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Italy
• Background: BA International and Diplomatic Sciences
• Current job: Administrative Coordinator | International Committee of the Red Cross
Law
Adrienn Esztervari
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Hungary
• Background: JD, Law and political sciences
• Current job: Legal Counsel | Vodafone
Hiroki Ise
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Japan
• Background: Bachelor in Law
• Current job: Chief, Strategic Planning Office, Industrial Systems Division | Panasonic
Teresa Boeselager
IE International MBA (2016)
• From: Germany
• Background: 1st & 2nd State Examinations in Law
• Current job: Head of International Operations | Mytaxi
Armando Belchior Nunes
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Portugal
• Background: Bachelor in Law
• Current job: Contracts Director - Latin America and Caribbean | Airbus
Yui Hamasaki
IE International MBA (2012)
• From: Japan
• Background: Bachelor in Law
• Current job: Board Member & CFO | Hacobu Inc.
Alexandra Iliadis
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Germany / Switzerland
• Background: Master in Corporate Law
• Current job: Head of Sales | Amius Group
Arts and Design
Karla La Gant
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Panama
• Background: Bachelor of Arts
• Current job: Franchise Manager, Immunology | The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Alissa Warne
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Australia
• Background: Bachelor of Arts
• Current job: Digital Communications Manager | Microsoft
CECILIA RODRIGUEZ ALCALÁ
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Paraguay
• Background: Bachelor of Liberal Arts
• Current job: Senior Advisor for Social Policy & Innovation | Ministerio de Hacienda Paraguay
LIANNE DEHAYE
IE International MBA (2011)
• From: Philipines
• Background: BA in Fine Arts, Major in Advertising Arts
• Current job: Activation Manager, APAC-Creative Shop | Facebook
Arielle Maya Krieger
IE International MBA (2015)
• From: USA
• Background: Bachelor of Arts and Communications
• Current job: Director Of Sales Marketing - Tennis - Talent Management Division | Octagon
SABINA IMAN
IE International MBA (2018)
• From: Azerbayan
• Background: Bachelor of Liberal Arts
• Current job: Strategy Director | Demtech
Henrik Sehnert
IE International MBA (2014)
• From: Germany
• Background: Bachelor in Music and Art Management
• Current job: Project Leader | Boston Consulting Group
Katie Monteith
IE International MBA (2013)
• From: Canada
• Background: Bachelor in Design
• Current job: Director of Customer Experience | PWC
OUR STUDENTS STORIES
Work groups during the PROGRAM
FACULTY AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME
Our international faculty is comprised of entrepreneurs, executives, academic experts and authors who are published in state-of-the-art research areas including finance, marketing and economics.
Many of our professors have held executive positions in start-up companies or multinationals and teach students about the world of disruptive business based on their own, first-hand experience. They are selected for their commitment to change, their transformational and open mindset and their innovative spirit. They bring intellectual diversity and the different perspectives of the business environment to the classroom to create a rich and challenging business program.