Describe a recent situation (1-2 years ago maximum) that demonstrates your fit with IESE’s mission and values (300 words).

I started my career at XXX in October 2010 leading the Business Intelligence team and working with internal customers located primarily in South America. When I was promoted in August 2012, my responsibilities increased to leading the larger Application team with customers located almost exclusively in the US. It became evident my career was focusing less on my passion for leading global projects and more on maintaining internal customer relationships with the IT team. This new position was not aligned with my career aspirations of leading global initiatives. Speaking with management about the career path I thought best allowed me to serve our customers, I sought out and was able to obtain a new position in June in a different, more strategic area of the IT department, which is focused on impacting XXX’s business globally using mobile technology.

Moving to a more strategic area in the IT department illustrates my motivation for not only advancing my career but also in improving the global XXX business through technology. IESE’s mission is to identify future global leaders that will make an impact. Through courses such as Executive Management Simulation, Negotiation, and Strategy and Competitiveness as well as the use of the case method to better understand real world business challenges, the school further develops leaders to make an even greater impact after their MBA. These courses will complement my previous experience and provide the business knowledge to transition into strategy consulting and develop into a more effective leader capable of defining business strategies. In addition, international opportunities such as the Overseas Modules will help me better understand different cultures which is directly aligned with my passion for working and making an impact on global businesses.