Gilberto Domingos Modenesi Filho

Class / Grad Year: Class of 2020

Current Employer / Role: Porsche Consulting GmbH / Senior Manager

Best Memory at School:
So many extraordinary memories, like food tasting events in our friends’ rooms, MBAT preparation and participation, the Talent Show, Piano Bar events etc.

Biggest Achievement at School:
Being part of the amazing HEC Paris community.

Your Advice To Incoming first years:
Live every moment the school can provide.

Where do you currently live?:
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Fun fact about you:
So far, I have accumulated more than 40 different addresses in three continents.

Why did you choose your school?:
For a mix of reasons: location, the diversity of student profiles, HEC’s brand and reputation and the fact that the MBA program was divided in 4 modules over 16 months.

What student organizations did you join?:
Consulting Club, LATAM Club, many sports clubs, Retail & Luxury Club, etc.

Favorite Trait in Others:
Respect.

One Thing You Would’ve Changed in the MBA Experience:
I would have extended it for one additional module.

Favorite Class?:
Advanced Management with Roxana Barbulescu.

One secret to Success:
It’s a combination of being humble with discipline, consistency, and authenticity.

What is your biggest regret?:
No regrets registered so far; every choice resulted in important lessons learned.

What is the next thing you’re going to do on your bucket list?:
Take care of my first coming baby “Lara” (December 2023)

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