Having had management experience from around the world, I wanted both a foundation and a ‘next level’ experience to leverage this. There were a couple of more famous schools, and for sure many bigger schools, but ESCP Business School clicked with me because of its unique international approach. Taking an MBA is a big step;I wanted to make it a rich experience as well.

After working 10 years in a publishing house company, first as an Export Manager, then as a Sales Director, I wanted to take my career to the next level, broaden my horizons and manage globally across functions. As I couldn’t take too much time out of the office, I chose the 30 month formula to complete my Executive MBA. This allowed me to maintain a high level of commitment in my current responsibilities, while taking full advantage of the programme and developing a stronger network with my peers. I feel that courses such as Corporate Strategy and Problem Solving and Decision Making have greatly improved my skills in providing very useful tools and leadership.

When I started the Executive MBA I was responsible for a business domain in Switzerland but looking for a more international career. One year later, still in the programme, I was responsible for five international Service Delivery Units with the goal of setting up five additional ones in next five years. The programme helped me tremendously in mastering this challenge. I got first-hand information from the truly international promo while setting up the latest site in central Europe. Furthermore I learned all the skills needed to set up an international subsidiary. But most importantly, I grew as a person in many ways because of the programme and the new friends I made from so many different cultures. It was a lifetime experience I would not want to miss.