Search Results for: london business school (3442 results found) Meet The MBA Class Of 2023: Federico Andres Obelar Camperchioli, HEC Paris (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 6, 2022 Federico Andres Obelar Camperchioli HEC Paris “I’m a resilient person with strong moral values who believes that education propels real changes.” Hometown: Asunción, Paraguay Fun Fact About Yourself: First on my bucket list, to open a restaurant where I could cook for my clients and friends. With its profit, I would serve meals to humble… 2022 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Yangjie Gu, HEC Paris (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 Yangjie Gu HEC Paris "Yangjie brought enthusiasm and deep industry knowledge into all her lectures. She brought real world scenarios into all the content and inspired discussion and debate between people from diverse backgrounds. She created a stretching curriculum that gave the entire cohort a strong grounding in marketing, and inspired many (including myself) to… A Milestone In Paris: The MBA Tournament Returns To In-Person (NEWS) By: Riley Webster | Last Updated: May 15, 2022 For the first time since the pandemic, HEC Paris held the three-day MBA Tournament in-person, from May 5-7. The three-day event attracted more than 1,500 MBA students from top business schools around Europe, including Esade Ramon Llull University, London Business School, Imperial Business School, and this year’s tournament winner, University of Oxford Saïd Business School.… Meet McKinsey’s MBA Class of 2021: Nanditha Chandrashekar (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 22, 2022 Nanditha Chandrashekar McKinsey Office: Abu Dhabi, UAE Hometown: Mysore, India MBA Program, Concentration: MBA 2021 London Business School, Strategy and Change Management Undergraduate School, Major: NIT, Surat ; B-Tech in Civil Engineering Why did you choose McKinsey? The scale of McKinsey and its expertise inspired me. Think of any area as niche as it can be,… Meet McKinsey’s MBA Class of 2021: Raunak Mukherjee (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 22, 2022 Raunak Mukherjee McKinsey Office: London Hometown: Kalyani, West Bengal, India MBA Program, Concentration: MBA from London Business School, concentration in Finance & Strategy Undergraduate School, Major: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, Engineering Focus of Current Engagement: Growth Strategy for a client in the Insurance space Why did you choose McKinsey? I was drawn to… Meet McKinsey’s MBA Class Of 2021 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 22, 2022 Some people are just wired different. They don’t sit back and wait. And they’re not content doing the same things in the same way, either. No, some people are always seeking that little edge. They dig into the details to make something just a little better. They aren’t afraid to start from scratch when they’re… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Taanya Khare, University of Oxford (Saïd) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2022 Taanya Khare University of Oxford, Saïd Business School “A consultant and writer, inspired to leave the world better than I found it.” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I have travelled to more than 15 countries and lived in 4. Next trip: France hopefully! Undergraduate School and Major: B.Sc. Statistics, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Jacob Bignell, University of Oxford (Saïd) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2022 Jacob Bignell University of Oxford, Saïd Business School “A quintessential Kiwi passionate about business, personal finance, sport, and a good game of Texas Hold’em.” Hometown: Nelson, New Zealand Fun Fact About Yourself: My brother and I run a side-business each summer selling cherries at farmers markets and on street stalls across New Zealand Undergraduate School… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Sanoma Jean, University of Oxford (Saïd) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 25, 2022 Sanoma Jean University of Oxford, Saïd Business School “Plant-obsessed, coffee-drinking, world-exploring, people-connecting, pursuer of tech, entrepreneurship, & social impact!” Hometown: San Diego, California, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a certified personal trainer, owned a personal training business, and competed in National bodybuilding competitions. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Denver – Business Information… IMD Plans To Grow MBA Enrollment & Seek Younger Students (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 29, 2023 For many years, the MBA at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) just off the shore of Lake Geneva in Switzerland was a small 90-person program that mostly attracted students in their early 30s. But the size and the age of the newest classes are changing At a time when many U.S. schools are shrinking… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Tanvi Nikita Vikas Raje, Stanford GSB (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 17, 2022 Tanvi Nikita Vikas Raje Stanford Graduate School of Business Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: Ex-trampolinist, sharpshooter and could spend absolutely hours talking about metals & mining. Undergraduate School and Major: Undergraduate: Imperial College London, Mathematics; Postgraduate: University of Cambridge, Applied Mathematics Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Rothschild & Co, Vice President Aside… Another Mind-Boggling MBA Ranking: The Economist’s 2022 List (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: December 10, 2024 You know something is amiss when it's a surprise that The Economist's ranking of the world's best MBA programs actually puts the Harvard Business School at the very top. Yet, in today's 2022 Economist ranking, for the first time in the history of this ranking, HBS is No. 1. A rankings laggard in recent years,… 10 Biggest Surprises & Insights In The Economist’s 2022 MBA Ranking (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 27, 2022 Well, you pretty much had to know that if the schools which boycotted The Economist's ranking last year came back, there would be a whole lotta shaking going on in the ranking. Sure enough, that is exactly what happened. Year over year, this ranking was an absolute bloodbath for most business schools. Comparing the ranks… What You Need to Know About Early & Deferred Admissions (NEWS) By: Greg Yang | Last Updated: July 4, 2022 What You Need to Know About Early and Deferred Admissions When you decide to apply for an MBA depends on where you’re at with your career and goals. Business schools often offer a variety of ways to apply—from early to regular admission and even deferred. US News recently spoke to experts, who explain how early… Amid Withering Criticism, The Economist Kills Its MBA Ranking (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: July 18, 2022 It was another disaster of an MBA ranking — the second in as many years. And it seems to have been the final straw. The Economist magazine has informed business schools participating in its 2022 Which MBA? ranking that this year’s list, which was released in late June, will be the last (see An Obituary… An Obituary For The Economist’s MBA Ranking (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 15, 2022 Few business school deans will weep over the death of The Economist's ranking, even those who sometimes benefited from the magazine's inconsistent and unpredictable results. But there is a reason why business schools should not celebrate The Economist's decision yesterday to abandon its rankings of MBA programs, Executive MBA options, and Master's In Management programs.… Q&A With Professor Alex Edmans: The Purpose Of A Finance Professor (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: July 24, 2022 There’s often an awkward moment at conference dinners, just before the speakers begin speaking, when attendees sort of mill around, everyone waiting for everyone else to find a table. At one such conference, Alex Edmans remembers, he overheard a senior professor whisper to his Ph.D. students: "Wait for people to sit down at dinner, and… Yale SOM’s Admissions Chief Gains GMAC Board Seat (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 19, 2022 The board of the Graduate Management Admission Council, the administrator of the GMAT exam, is typically made up of business school deans and corporate heavyweights. In a rare honor, the council has tapped the head of admissions of a top business school to join this select group of 16 board members. Bruce DelMonico, the highly… The Best & Brightest Executive MBAs Of 2022 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 1, 2022 A rocket scientist or a brain surgeon. Those are the standards for brainpower. Both maneuver in complicated and interconnected spaces – with few precedents and zero room for error. At their core, they practice art as much as science. They are the elite – and their numbers are few. That’s what makes Eric Eskioglu so… Ranking The Best Masters In Management Programs (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 2, 2023 Before The Economist completely bows out of the business school rankings race, we thought it would be helpful for prospective students in Master's in Management programs to see how The Economist's take on this degree differs from The Financial Times. The MiM, the most popular graduate management degree in Europe, has long had two rankings.… P&Q’s Must Reads: MBA Pay By Job Occupation: Here’s How Much You’re Worth (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: August 4, 2022 https://youtu.be/WtiRYdpooLU Hello everyone –- Welcome back to Poets&Quants’ Must Reads, a quick, digestible recap of the top business school news, sponsored by CentreCourt, P&Q's virtual admission events. I’m your host, Kristy Bleizeffer, and I’ll be highlighting the most important P&Q stories you might have missed. So, Let’s get to it. No. 1: Best & Brightest… 2021 Winter Guide To The World’s Top MBA Options (NEWS) By: Leanne Maciel | Last Updated: August 5, 2022 CentreCourt MBA Admissions Panel With LBS, IESE, UVA Darden, & Asia School of Business https://youtu.be/kqLWO_p0_wA Matt Symonds talks MBA Admissions with David Simpson from LBS, Paula Amorim from IESE, Emily Preiss from Asia School of Business and Whitney Kestner from UVA Darden. CentreCourt MBA Alumni Panel With INSEAD, IMD, Imperial, & ESMT https://youtu.be/6GT0L-1WiKE Matt Symonds… 2021 Spring Guide: Beyond The Rankings Of The World’s Best MBA Programs (NEWS) By: Leanne Maciel | Last Updated: August 5, 2022 Go well beyond the rankings and gain inside knowledge on the world's best MBA experiences at this CentreCourt MBA Festival. Admission directors and career management officials dish on everything from what makes their programs unique, what most resonates with students, and what kinds of career outcomes you can expect once you graduate. CentreCourt MBA Festival… 2021 Summer Guide To The World’s Best MBA Options (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 5, 2022 All MBA programs are not created equal. Every business school provides a unique learning experience for students. At this CentreCourt MBA Festival, business school deans, academic directors and alumni speak frankly about what makes their programs stand out. Join these fireside chats and conversations to gain the insights and know-how necessary to make the best… 2021 Fall Guide To The World’s Best MBA Programs (NEWS) By: Leanne Maciel | Last Updated: August 5, 2022 MBA Admissions Panel With INSEAD, HEC Paris, RSM, & Asia School Of Business https://youtu.be/mO9PKe3_mT0 Matt Symonds speaks with MBA Admissions Directors from INSEAD, HEC PARIS, RSM and Asia School of Business about what makes a candidate stand out, tips and advice for compelling application and more. If you're considering an MBA and any of these… 2022 Spring Guide To The World’s Best MBA Experiences (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 5, 2022 If you're thinking about doing an MBA, you'll find no better place to start your journey than the CentreCourt MBA Festival. This virtual event brings together officials from the world's best MBA programs who offer valuable advice and insights for prospective students. Learn how you can find the right 'fit' with a program. Gain inside… Rebecca Fogg (CONSULTANT) By: consultant | Last Updated: March 4, 2026 Fortuna Admissions possesses unique insider knowledge of how admissions committees work, because we have been the gatekeepers in the admissions offices of top business schools. Our entire team comprises of former business school professionals from top-tier institutions including Wharton, INSEAD, Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, London Business School, Chicago Booth, NYU Stern, Duke Fuqua, IE…