DÜRR AG

The first stop was at Dürr AG, a worldwide pioneer in painting technology, and efficiency improvement system. The group was warmly welcomed by Stefan Grün, Director of Total Rewards and Global Mobility at Dürr and at the same time alumnus of the MBA International Management program. After a quick round of introduction, Mona Keller and Sabrina Lehrnbecher (both Talent Acquisition Team) briefed the students about the organization, its core competencies, about the diverse portfolio ranging from paint and final assembly systems, process and efficiency improvement solutions, electromobility as well as battery production and woodworking machinery. Katja Stiber, who oversees Corporate Communications, then presented Dürr’s strategy and operations. What stood out was the commitment to sustainability, emission reduction and automation. A detailed deep dive into the topic of sustainability followed by Karina Türkman. Karina is expert in the topic of sustainability at Dürr and explained the company´s drive for sustainability, and how the company has been proactive in including it in the business model, and its impact on products, logistics (circular economy) and energy. Friedrich Gert, Senior Manager Manufacturing, then took the students on a fascinating tour through the manufacturing plant where a high-end, multi-axes, dual tone and multi tone painting robot was being assembled. Mr Gert explained the assembly procedure and the production and quality control processes followed in the plant. After the tour, the MBA students took part in another informative session on business development by Andreas Keil. He explained the nitty-gritties of an electrode manufacturing technology called ‘Solvent Recovery and Coating’ and how crucial the process is in deciding the efficiency and lifetime of a battery. Dürr manufactures machines for electrode manufacturing with an aim to revolutionize battery production coupled with a customer-centric focus and continuous improvement. Throughout the sessions, the students curiously asked questions to decode the strategies and understand the mindset that is needed to be future industry ready.

What a pleasure it was, to welcome Ms. Adriana Rotaru, Product Lead at SAP Signavio, and an alumna of our MBA International Management program in the latest episode of our ‘Guest in Classroom’ series. Adriana, spoke about her journey from MBA into the corporate world and the experiences that shaped her mindset and attitude into a positive one.
‘Focus on the process, do not give into frustrations, rather take inspiration from failures, be moderately ambitious, focus on creating an encouraging environment for the people around you and be kind and considerate. The feeling of togetherness and team-spirit is what makes experiences worth remembering and working, fun. ‘This increases productivity and work satisfaction,’ she said. She also demonstrated to us the power of team collaboration, effective communication and synchronization, through a fun team activity of ‘Balancing the Helium Stick.’ Clear role definition, clarity of instruction, self-organization and empathy and understanding towards each other, are the keys to success!
To give us a sneak-peek into SAP’s world of Business Process Management, she touched upon topics like Process Identification to Analysis, Discovery, Monitoring and Controlling, Implementation and Redesign and the impact effectively organized processes have on integrating all stakeholders, eliminating bottlenecks, and improving efficiency.
Every job brings its own value with it. A leader’s role is to create spaces for the team members to maximize their potential. The best way to learn subject knowledge quickly is to put oneself in the situation where one needs to deliver something, like a training session, or a presentation. It maximizes experiential learning. Also, being in the corporate world, she emphasized on the importance of consciously paying attention to balance health, work, family, friends, and the things one loves to do - ‘And find a job that you love doing!’
Thanks for being an inspiration to us, Adriana. We are grateful to you for an engaging interaction, are taking back a lot of lessons and look forward to staying connected with you.
Text and photos: Aditya Yardi, MBA Class of 2025
LeanIX, The Google Maps for IT
On day one the first company visit took us to LeanIX, a leading Software as a Service (SaaS) company specializing in Enterprise Architecture, provides a software platform to streamline digital transformation for its customers. Their solutions enable IT and business alignment, making the digitalization journey efficient and collaborative.
We had the opportunity to understand LeanIX's journey from its founding in Bonn to its growth into a company with 600+ employees and 1000+ customers. We delved deeper into their EAM software through a hands-on case study and additionally explored how generative AI will play a pivotal role in their future initiatives.
Our sincere thanks go to MBA alumnus Shvetang Pai Angle and his colleagues Adina Aldea, Alexander Zieger, and Jonas Rathert for providing us with a valuable and informative start to our journey."
We spent the evening relaxing and exploring the beautiful city of Köln and got together for a team dinner at Herbrand’s Ehrenfeld Restaurant. Over drinks and dinner, over fun and engaging interactions, we bonded as the “MBA family”.


Can Leadership be taught? That’s a tough question, right?! Well, we have the answer. ‘yes, it can!’ We learnt a lot about Leadership, from Tracy Maylett, visiting professor from Brigham Young University, Utah and CEO at Decision Wise. This year marks a special anniversary, as it has been exactly ten years since he started teaching as a visiting professor in the MBA program. Tracy Maylett’s teaching style of discussing the theories of Leadership and sharing his personal experiences and insights with us as well as the case studies on how to build emotional intelligence and your own brand, helped us gain a deep understanding of the core of Leadership Principles. During the course we not only got to choose an industry relevant topic and present it to our classmates who had to give their feedback. We also conducted a survey at Pforzheim University, asking our fellow students about their ideal leader and work environment. Besides this, the 360 degree feedback, the Engagement MAGIC training and reading the Engagement MAGIC book, helped us look deep into our personalities, understand our roots and purpose of why we do what we do, and what engages us the most. It enabled us to build a strong foundation of ‘authentic Leadership.’ We learnt so much by doing, by observing, by reflecting and interacting with each other that we certainly feel more aware, motivated and in a position to self-reflect and regulate our thoughts and feelings in the pursuit of being the best versions of ourselves and bringing out the best in everyone around us.
Thanks, Prof. Maylett, for this class which has been a life-changing experience for many of us!
Text and photos: Aditya Yardi, MBA class of 2025

This year seven of our MBA students - Jessica Greenwood, Prachita Bakliwal, Pingjun Li, Mohit Sharma, Sanket Kulkarni, Subramanian Chandrasekaran and Akash Tomar have been nominated for membership of the international honor society BETA GAMMA SIGMA (BGS).
"Tonight we are honoring students who can serve as role models for others with their outstanding academic achievements," said Professor Dr. Thomas Cleff, Dean of the Faculty.
BGS is a worldwide network for which the Business School can nominate its best Bachelor's and Master's students of a year. After reviewing their performance, these students are invited by the BGS Board of Directors from the USA to become part of the honor society and the community of the best graduates in business and business law. This year, 80 students from Business School Pforzheim - 46 Master's and 34 Bachelor's students - received this special honor.
In 2014, following its successful accreditation by the renowned international accreditation organization "Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)", the faculty founded its own chapter within the honor society Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). Since then, the most successful students have been invited to become members once a year. Chapter President Professor Dr. Thomas Cleff emphasized the special significance of the BGS network in his speech: "Lifelong membership in BGS identifies you as students and alumni as the 'best among the best'. Today you become part of the global BGS community, which also includes Nobel Prize winner Bengt Holmstrom and Alain Greenspan, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve."
In recent years the BGS Pforzheim Chapter has been repeatedly honored with the "Honors" seal. The headquarters of the honor society in Missouri (USA) has thus certified that the BGS Pforzheim Chapter appreciates exceptional academic achievements in the spirit of the BGS principles.
Congratulations! We are very proud of you!

Change makes all of us uncomfortable, doesn’t it? Imagine planning and executing a radical change like implementing a new software, or a merger, or a restructuring of workforce on an organizational level involving thousands of stakeholders. It can be a daunting task. Well, not as daunting when one is aware of the principles and framework that govern change. Visiting lecturer Geoffrey Matthews, an expert in Change Management & Organizational Development and founder of his own Consulting firm helped us get equipped with the tools necessary to deal with change at both an organizational and an individual level. He enabled us to build a strong foundation of the fundamentals of dealing with change. We discussed the concepts of the different emotional stages that we go through when facing change, the steps of executing a change, how to build a ‘change-friendly’ organization culture and the crucial role of managers and leaders in planning, sponsoring and driving change. We discussed some classic case studies and examples on how change was dealt with by organizations and got insights on what to do and what to focus on while leading the change. Geoffrey Matthews brings to the table an immense knowledge and experience in the field of Change Management. The insights he shared from his work experiences were fascinating and offered a perfect combination of theory and practical examples. Culture, communication and inclusion are the cornerstones of change, we learnt. The case study to critically analyse the change situation and recommend the ways to change, helped us get a grasp on the concepts and deepened our understanding. The task of reflecting through the course not only strengthened our retention of concepts but taught us to embrace change and be prepared for it.
Text and photos: Aditya Yardi, MBA Class of 2025
DAY 1: Corporate Venture to a Dynamic World

Dürr Group: Exploring Industrial Excellence
The journey began with a visit to the Dürr Group, a global leader in mechanical and plant engineering. The students were warmly welcomed by Mathias Christen, Senior Manager Communications and Investor Relations at Dürr Group, who unveiled the company’s remarkable success story. This session provided an in-depth understanding of Dürr's growth, market positioning, and strategic priorities.
Adding to the enriching experience, Pforzheim University alumnus Luca Rapp (Associate Strategic Projects and Corporate Development) shared key strategic insights, shedding light on how the Dürr Group navigates the complexities of global markets. Christoph Opitz (Manager Finance Process Governance & Consulting) took the spotlight to discuss the transformative OneDürrGroup program, a groundbreaking initiative that integrates various company divisions under a unified vision for future growth.
The visit left the students inspired, offering them a glimpse into Dürr’s operational brilliance and its relentless pursuit of innovation. A special thanks to Tobias Schimmel for an insightful company tour and Tamara Klie (Talent Acquisition Specialist - Young Talent) for walking the MBA students through the different opportunities that the Dürr Group has to offer and for organizing the insightful visit.
Porsche Digital GmbH

The next stop came in the form of a pleasant surprise! The second company visit unfortunately had to be cancelled on short notice, but Prof. Markus-Oliver Schwaab, exhibited a classic example of converting a risk into an opportunity. He arranged a visit to Porsche Digital, and the students were so grateful to the team at Porsche for sharing their experiences and insights with them. Sebastian Dörner, a People and Culture Specialist and an alumnus of Hochschule Pforzheim, took the group on a tour of Porsche´s modern workplace. This was followed by a discussion about how Porsche is going digital and encouraging customers, to take part in creating the next Porsche design to improve the user experience. Alexander Kübler, Senior UX Designer in the Web3 Team, explained to us his most recent project - a Porsche 911 NFT drop that included a co-creation journey with the newly founded Porsche Pioneers community as well as community events and an airdrop. Ferdinand Henssler, Marketing Manager, then elaborated about another interesting project, Cyklaer, an e-bike by Porsche Digital and Storck, which is equipped with front and rear cameras for safety, as well as GPS and anti-theft features. Afterwards the group headed to the impressive Porsche Auditorium, to interact and discuss about Porsche Digital’s way of working, in particular the Role Based Organization’ initiative. The students learned about working in flat hierarchies, that roles are flexible, and that employees can take up secondary roles (where they are mentored accordingly) of their interest apart from their primarily defined tasks. This results in an atmosphere of supporting each other, ownership, accountability and strong and connected team spirit, leading to an improved productivity. Sebastian then shared with the MBA students how to build a personality, how to approach interviews and how to initiate healthy and fruitful conversations during recruitment talks. He also gave us a sneak-peak into the recruiters’ mindset and explained what recruiters expect from candidates. Thank you, Porsche Digital, for answering all our questions and all the fascinating insights.
Henkel, Pioneers for the Good of Generations

Day two started with a visit to Henkel, an organization well known worldwide, for premium quality adhesives andconsumer goods. After a tour of their Insipration Center Düsseldorf (IDC), we went through how Henkel’s products connect, bond, fix and add tremendous value to the railway and automotive industry, batteries and electronic industry, solar energy industry and their sustainability initiatives like their cradle to gate approach, flexible packaging and much more. We were able to get lots of info on where Henkel can be found in our everyday life in the interactive Infinity Room, a fascinating 3-D space to showcase their products. A befitting conclusion to the experience was an amazing presentation of their Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) supply chain innovation mindset of being a healthy business-case challenger, to focus on continuous improvement of their products in close collaboration with their Marketing team’s insights. A special thanks to our MBA alumni Jaime Rodea (Head of Supply Chain Innovation Fabric Cleaning and Green) and Leo Dyshelman (Strategic Key Account Manager) as well as Sebastian Förster (Customer Experience Centers Activation Manager) and Helena Smart (International Innovation Project Manager) for an excellent session.
Day 2: A Journey of Innovation and Sustainability

Morning at Kärcher: Innovating for a Better Tomorrow
The second day of the excursion started at Kärcher, a family-owned international company celebrated for its cutting-edge cleaning solutions. The students were introduced to a world of opportunities as Lea Hägele from the Employer Branding & HR-Marketing elaborated on career prospects at Kärcher.
Next, Andreas Meyer guided the students through the company’s museum, showcasing Kärcher's legacy of innovation and its journey toward becoming a household name worldwide. The second part of the tour took the students to the research and development lab where they were introduced to some of Kärcher´s innovating patents before the visit concluded in the production area where they could explore the latest technology in cleaning machines for professional use. After a short break Anesa Tabak (Sustainability Management) further elevated the experience with an inspiring presentation on sustainability, highlighting Kärcher’s efforts to create a positive impact on the planet. The students were particularly moved by the company's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation.
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG

The second day started with a visit to Adolf Würth GmbH and Co. KG in Künzelsau. The MBA students were very excited to meet with the CEO, Robert Friedmann who inspired them with his contagious energy and wisdom. Mr Friedmann warmly welcomed the group and shared with them Würth’s history, values, passion to serve the society, future-readiness, and the supportive work environment. His advice ‘Never be arrogant, never stop learning’ and ‘Go the extra mile’ was priceless to us! When he was asked about how he manages to balance his professional life and health, he spoke about the importance of physical and mental health and that the ‘Health first, people first’ leadership mantra is followed at Würth. Further, Paul Gehringer, who is responsible for enhancing Customer Experience, gave us a detailed presentation on the customer relationship management strategy, the benefits and challenges of transition from multi-channel to omni-channel Strategy, their methods to generate personalized impulses and to engage with human and digital touch points for interactions. One Plus, a platform for a seamless e-commerce experience and PICO, a chat bot designed to understand customer needs and increase efficiency was also introduced to the MBA students. Afterwards the group went on a tour into Würth’s Logistic and Warehouse Center to observe the complete end-to-end supply chain from in-bound to out-bound functioning and the strategies deployed for efficient supply chain management. Marius Helmer and Cora Schramm from the Human Resources Team, who put up the very insightful schedule for the MBA students guided them in every step and informed them over a joint lunch about the job opportunities at Würth.
september, Bringing Emotions into the Game
On the same day, in the sunny afternoon, we had the pleasure of visiting, september, a Market Research Analysis firm. The company focusses on leveraging the emotional aspects of the human centric insights from their research to enhance the quality and engagement of spot advertisements. Lukas Trottenberg (Senior Lead Consultant) took us through their recent project of using the emotional intelligence of the human brain and the heightened tunnel vision while playing online games to make an impact in advertising. He narrated how the company decoded the responses from survey participants and developed models to increase audience engagement. What a brilliant idea! A special thanks to Lukas Trottenberg, Christiane Münz and Tajanne Preßler for a memorable interaction.


Afternoon at TRUMPF: Cutting-Edge Technology and Inspirational Leadership
The excursion’s final stop was at TRUMPF, a global leader in industrial laser and machine tools. The visit commenced with a Fireside Chat featuring Member of the Executive Board and CHRO Oliver Maassen, who shared valuable insights on leadership and the future of work. This was followed by MBA alumnus Ernst Jacob-Wendler (Project Sales Engineer - Order Generation China), who inspired the group with his post-MBA success story at TRUMPF, providing a relatable and aspirational perspective for the students.
The day continued with a campus tour as well as guided tours of TRUMPF’s Education Center, led by Mathias Siegel (Head of HR Technical Apprenticeship / Dual Students), and its Smart Factory, guided by Mario Mörk (Head of Software and Process Solutions Global Customer Center). These visits showcased TRUMPF’s state-of-the-art facilities and innovative approach to integrating technology into manufacturing processes. The students gained firsthand knowledge of industrial advancements and the strategic mindset required to lead in such a competitive space.
text: Fei Teng and Avik Chakraborty, MBA Class of 2026
photos: MBA
MANN + HUMMEL

Next stop was MANN+HUMMEL, Ludwigsburg, a pioneer in inventing filtration technologies and manufacturing filters for cleaner air, cleaner water and mobility. Laura Görich, HR Business Partner, walked the MBA students through the company´s key competencies, focus points, and the way forward as an organization. Lars Biesinger who is responsible for Business Development explained the customer portfolio, collaboration with suppliers, quality checks, the technologies used for filtration and the business development models and strategies adopted. Lisa Bürkle, a Performance Manager spoke about the SPEED approach (a methodology like Agile and SCRUM) which is deployed to increase transparency, track the project progress better, steer them in the right direction and propel the completion of projects. She also touched upon the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) concept for building momentum in projects’ completion. Nils Detje, Director Global Corporate Social Responsibility, then delivered an insightful presentation of the need for sustainability, a carbon neutral and energy efficient mindset and the underlying challenges. This talk was followed by an impactful session on personality and leadership development by Vishwas Gawade, Vice President, Advanced Technology. After explaining the ‘technology, innovation and maturity lifecycle’ of a product at MANN+HUMMEL, he addressed the MBA students and gave them some personal advice like to strive for continuous learning, to develop the ability to ask the right questions, how to modulate the pressure and build a safety net for the team as a leader, to appreciate the positivity of diversity and cultures and make the most of the strength of the economies.
Throughout the excursion, the students asked many questions, exchanged their ideas and thoughts, engaged in fruitful conversations and formed meaningful connections. A great THANK YOU to all the companies that welcomed and hosted us during our first MBA excursion!
text:Aditya Yardi & Gnanendra Kumar, MBA Class of 2025
photos: MBA
NKT, Connecting the Greener World

In the morning of the third excursion day we were welcomed by NKT, an organization which produces and commissions high-quality power cable technology and cater to the energy requirement of the world. After an interesting facility tour of the warehouse which handles spare parts in Chempark, we dove into NKT’s portfolio, business lines, innovations in the cable systems and connectors, their immensely vast and critical projects, and their passion for connecting the green world. It was fascinating to see how the company manages its installations, servicing, prepare for risks, inspect leakages and failures, and repair them in extremely adverse conditions and environments. Many thanks to our alumnus Siddharth Uppal (Senior Product Manager – Service), Tim Rosendahl (Senior Strategy Manager) and Marco Lange (Head of Service & Installation Germany) for these extraordinary insights.
Dynavax, Learning the Science of Preventing Infectious Diseases

That evening, we met our alumnus, Parvesh Dabur, who heads the Operations Quality at Dynavax GmbH, a pharmaceutical pioneer in vaccines and medicines. Parvesh, in his witty and humorous way took us through what Dynavax does, how it produces vaccines by following the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the certification process and how it is constantly on the quest of innovation through their rigorous research and trials. Upon being asked about his secret for a happy life, ‘stand for what is right, be positive in life and take care of physical and mental health’ was his advice for us.
After the session, Parvesh was so kind to take us on through Köln city. We were mesmerized by Cologne Cathedral and loved the Hohenzollern Bridge, where all the locks are, as a symbol of peace.
Our MBA alumni Shvetang, Parvesh, Siddharth and Bo later joined us for the Alumni Meet over dinner. We spoke about their college days, their most important learning, got their advice on how one can navigate through the MBA and most importantly what skills, mindset, and attitude one must develop for the corporate world in Germany. Mentoring indeed helps tremendously in setting the right direction for one’s career path. It was a fun and insightful evening, on the banks of river Rhein.
BAYER, Transforming Health and Nutrition

In the final leg of our excursion, we visited Bayer, a leading Life Sciences company in the area of Health and Nutrition at their headquarters in Leverkusen. Our MBA alumna Bo Cheung (Head of Business Partnering Procurement Sustainability) and Philip Mussgnung (Strategy Lead, Commercial IT & Digital ), an alumnus of Pforzheim University, welcomed us warmly at BayKomm, the Global Communication Centre of Bayer. Bo and Philip gave a brief overview on Bayer’s mission ‘Health for all, hunger for none’. They explained how Bayer´s commitment for sustainability such as decarbonization and supplier inclusion & diversity, enhancing patients and consumer’s lives, increasing crop production and preserving the crop quality while uplifting under-represented communities is embedded in the company´s approaches, objectives, and initiatives. Bo explained to us the experiences of IT procurement from her previous role and sourcing strategies in detail including the innovations taking place. Philip then took us through how the finances and resource allocation is managed for digital initiatives and how user experience as well as customer experience play a crucial role in the entire process.
We concluded the session with a delicious and healthy networking lunch.
A trip to remember, on the banks of Rhein! We visited organizations who are passionate and committed to make the world a better place and the lives of people healthier (which was very evident in the interactions), we explored new cities together, networked with our alumni, partied together, composed a theme song called ‘On the banks of Rhein’ and had loads of fun. Heartfelt thanks to Prof. Harald Strotmann and Prof. Markus Oliver Schwaab as well as the whole MBA team for organizing this enriching and fun excursion that allowed us to bond even more within our batch.
Atlas Copco: A Glimpse into Industrial Excellence

The excursion commenced at Atlas Copco's office in Bretten, where students were greeted warmly by Ms. Isabelle Penka (Human Resources Business Partner), Mr. Tilo Trumpp (Global Manager, Innovation Center), and Mr. Fabian Steeg (Purchasing Manager). The significance of this visit was immediately apparent as the hosts shared their profound business knowledge. Founded in 1873 and currently celebrating its 150th anniversary, Atlas Copco's dedication to Industrial Assembly Solutions was evident. Students not only learned about the company's rich history but also discovered its unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Ms. Penka´s presentation on the company's business and available opportunities for MBA students was insightful, paving the way for future connections and career prospects.
KPMG Deutschland: Where Alumni Bridge the Gap

The students' next destination was KPMG Deutschland, a place of special significance for them. Here, they were welcomed by alumna Ms. Ajita Shringarpure (Assistant Manager) and her colleague, Mr. Julius Bürger (Assistant Manager). The presentation by Ajita and Julius offered valuable insights into value chain transformation consulting. The interactive discussion delved into the fascinating world of AI. Networking provided an opportunity for students to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the field. The connection with Ajita added a personal touch to the visit, underscoring the significance of these relationships.
Clariant: Learning from Industry Experts

At Clariant, the MBA students had the privilege of being hosted by distinguished leaders in the company: Mr. Kolja Hosch (Head of HR EMEA, Managing Director Germany, Global HRBP, Absorbents and Additives), Mr. Martin P. J. John (Global Vice President, Additives for Coatings and Adhesives), and Mr. Jochen Ahrens (Global Vice president, E-mobility and Electronics). These industry experts shared invaluable insights into Clariant's business operations and culture. They presented a stimulating business case, fostering intellectual growth and engagement. This hands-on case experience, combined with networking opportunities, was not only informative but also an incredible learning experience for the students
PwC Deutschland: A Special Connection with Alumni

The visit to PwC Deutschland was not just about business but also about the connections and shared history. Mr. Thomas Heck (Partner, Head of the China Business Group in Germany, Chairman European China Business Group), an alumnus of Pforzheim University, shared his journey from the university to PwC, offering an inspiring career trajectory. The discussion was not limited to business trends; it delved into e-mobility and its current dynamics. The interactive conversation between Thomas Heck and the students was an exciting insight into a successful career. Mr. Jan Pasemann and Ms. Yexin Xi shared a presentation on Global Footprint Transformation and International Growth Practices (IGP), further enriching the students' understanding of the global business landscape.
Alumni Get-Together: Reconnecting with the Past
In the evening, the MBA office hosted an alumni get-together, a heartwarming experience. Former MBA students who now live and work Frankfurt and its surroundings reconnected with professors and current students. Sharing anecdotes, drinks, food, and conversations, it was a unique opportunity for all to connect and reminisce. The informal yet profound discussions strengthened the sense of community among past and present students and at the same time were a greatnetworking opportunity.
Deutsche Bank: Understanding Banking Strategies

At Deutsche Bank, Mr. Holger Fischer (Global Head of Brand Strategy) provided a deep insight into the bank's operations, strategies, and customer experience improvements. Strategies like the Paradigm change and customer experience enhancement program were discussed. The engaging Q&A session was a valuable opportunity for students to delve into the intricacies of banking, leaving them inspired and well-informed about the banking industry's evolution.
EY: Gaining Insights into Consulting and Career Growth

The excursion culminated at EY's Frankfurt office, where students were warmly received by Mr. Rupert Rivera, MBA alumnus, (Senior Technology Consultant), and Ms. Magdalena Chrustek, MBA and MA (Senior Consultant in People Advisory Services). They provided a comprehensive overview of EY, initiating a dynamic and interactive discussion that covered various facets of consulting, career development, and industry trends. Sharing their personal experiences and career growth stories added a personal touch to the session, making it more relatable for the students. The employment opportunities at EY and the Q&A session that followed left the students well-equipped with insights and answers to their career-related queries.
Overall, the MBA students' excursion to Frankfurt was a thrilling journey. It provided them with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the corporate world, learn from industry leaders, and expand their networks. The hosts' generosity in sharing their knowledge and experiences was greatly appreciated by the students. This excursion not only expanded their horizons but also left them inspired and motivated to pursue successful careers in the world of business.
Text: Sourabh Jagtap, MBA Class of 2024
Photos: MBA