Inoué Vong-Séguy

IESE Business School at the University of Navarra

“A Cambodian-French global citizen, passionate about climate adaptation and supporting infrastructure in climate-vulnerable countries.”

Hometown: Beziers, France and Siem-Reap, Cambodia

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am an avid rugby fan and have competed at a high-level in university in Canada.

Undergraduate School and Major: McGill University, Economics and Political Science.

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Barthe Energies Renouvelables, Asset Manager.

What makes the case method so attractive as a means to learn and become a better manager? The case method is a short but in-depth simulation of the key decisions faced by executives in the business world. Whether these decisions are relational, quantitative, or process-oriented, IESE allows us to take the steering wheel while exploring real-world scenarios. In addition, the richness of our cohort is particularly important as we are able to challenge and be challenged by peers who possess a myriad of experiences.

What has been your favorite part of Barcelona so far? What has made it such a great place to earn an MBA? My favorite part of Barcelona has been the ability to balance a challenging academic environment with a vibrant and international city.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the one key part of the IESE Business School MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? IESE´s focus on business ethics and responsible business is salient across the curriculum and coursework. As future leaders, we are challenged to be of service to society and to ask the right questions. This is an often under looked characteristic of a leader, and one that will serve us continuously no matter our professional paths.

The IESE MBA is known for heavy reading and rigorous academics. Has the program lived up to its reputation? What advice would you give to first-years to help them thrive in the early months of the program? IESE has definitely lived up to its reputation in terms of academic rigor. The most difficult part is being able to juggle the requirements of coursework, team-building and recruitment processes, all while enjoying the journey along the way. My biggest advice to incoming first-years is to continuously ask for help from classmates. The demands of the program are a uniting experience for all students and are also an opportunity to make some of your closest friends.

What course, club or activity have you enjoyed the most so far at IESE? I have enjoyed working with the IESE Impact Fund because it has allowed me to meet peers who are equally interested in driving impactful investments. The initiative is entirely student-led and we are given the freedom and accountability to mold it as we see fit. I consider this project as extremely important because, as students, it allows us to experiment with different ideas and partnerships in venture capital with little repercussions.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: My biggest professional accomplishment has been to help a mid-sized renewable energy producer sell energy directly to local consumers. In an electricity market where the value chain is divided among producers, transmitters, and retailers, I helped my company vertically integrate, enabling them to capture value through energy retail. The result was a 40% jump in total company profits.

Describe your biggest accomplishment as an MBA student so far: My MBA journey is not over, but I am proud of the human connections I have made here at IESE. The people selected by the school are generous and open-hearted and I am happy to say that I am a positive contributor to this community.

What has been your best memory as an MBA so far? My best memory has been the creation of a music band with some of my classmates. In honor of our beloved accounting professor, Fernando Peñalva, we are called Goodwill Impairment and hope to perform in Barcelona soon!

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