Meet The Bocconi MBA Class Of 2026, Lorenzo Covas

Lorenzo Covas

Hometown: Batatais, São Paulo, Brazil 

Undergraduate School and Major: Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP) major in Public Administration 

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Ecorodovias, M&A and Business Development Specialist 

Fun Fact About Yourself 

I was born in the Brazilian countryside, in a small town of about 50,000 people. I lived there until my late teens, and one of my main hobbies growing up was horse riding, which is still something I associate very strongly with that period of my life. 

What makes Milan such a great place to earn an MBA? 

Milan strikes a balance that I really appreciate. It’s clearly a cosmopolitan city, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. Coming from São Paulo, the difference is noticeable: here, it’s easy to move around, daily life feels more manageable, and yet there’s always something happening. In some ways, the area where I live even reminds me of my hometown, while still offering the opportunities and energy of a major European city. Its location also makes traveling across Europe very easy, whether to the mountains or the sea. 

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of SDA Bocconi’s MBA curriculum and programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? 

I was working in finance before the MBA and plan to continue in finance afterward, so the strength of SDA Bocconi’s finance curriculum was a major factor for me. The concentrations are well structured and taught by professors with strong academic and professional backgrounds. 

At the same time, I was looking to build a long-term career in Europe. Bocconi’s reputation and the support the School provides to students pursuing roles across European markets played a decisive role. Especially in finance, Bocconi is a name that carries significant weight, and that recognition matters when you are building your future in this region. 

What course, club or activity excites you the most at SDA Bocconi? 

The Finance Club, where I currently serve as President. For me, it has been essential in building a strong network, particularly coming from outside Europe. Through the Club, we’ve been able to organize events, connect with alumni, and engage with professionals from the market. 

What I’ve found especially valuable is how open the network is, not just within the MBA but across other Bocconi programs such as specialized master’s degrees. That broader interaction has helped me connect with a wide range of profiles and perspectives beyond the MBA cohort alone. 

The Bocconi MBA is known for striking a balance between core business knowledge and skills that emphasize vision, judgment, and innovation. What area do you hope to strengthen during your year of business school and why? 

Having worked in finance for most of my career, I wanted to deepen my understanding of areas beyond my technical specialization. When you work in investing, you need to understand how the entire business operates, not just the financial side. The MBA has helped me strengthen my knowledge of operations, marketing, and other managerial disciplines, which has been extremely valuable in broadening my perspective. 

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2026? 

I genuinely enjoy building relationships and connecting people. Through the Finance Club, I’ve tried to create spaces for discussion and collaboration, especially for students interested in continuing or transitioning into finance. I’m always open to new ideas and initiatives, and I see my role as helping connect different people and perspectives, creating opportunities that others can build on. 

The Bocconi MBA is also known for its strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. Why does the program’s focus on STEM insights and mindful leadership appeal to you? How have you been able to leverage this approach in your career so far? 

What appeals to me most is how the program helps you move from being a technical specialist to someone who can orchestrate complexity. The combination of STEM-based analytical thinking and leadership development supports a mindset where you’re not just executing tasks, but coordinating people, priorities, and directions. 

My aspiration is to grow into a managerial and, eventually, a director-level role. To make that transition, it’s not enough to have strong hard skills. You need to be able to set direction, manage teams, and integrate different perspectives into coherent decisions. The MBA fosters exactly this kind of thinking. For me, this has been one of the most valuable shifts enabled by the program. 

When you think of SDA Bocconi, what is the first word that comes to mind? Why? 

Network. Wherever you go, you’re likely to find someone connected to Bocconi, whether in Europe, Latin America, the U.S., or Asia. That global reach makes the network incredibly powerful, and people are generally willing to respond and help, which makes a real difference professionally. 

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far. 

One of my most meaningful professional achievements was leading a highly strategic infrastructure project from start to finish in my previous role. It was the first time I was fully responsible for a project end to end, which made it both challenging and formative. Managing internal and external deadlines, negotiating with different stakeholders, and seeing the project implemented successfully was extremely rewarding and confirmed my ability to handle complex responsibility. 

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into SDA Bocconi’s MBA program? 

I think it’s important to present a clear story that connects your past experience, your aspirations, and what you hope to achieve through the MBA. The School looks for alignment between who you are, what you want to become, and how SDA Bocconi fits into that journey. Having strong ambitions matters, but so does showing that you’ve reflected seriously on the steps needed to turn those aspirations into reality. 

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