Humans of CEMS
CEMS is much more than an academic programme. When you join CEMS, you become part of a community of academic institutions, corporate visionaries, NGOs, and business leaders who seek to raise our collective global consciousness and create greater value for all through a meaningful collaboration. No other member of CEMS showcases the results of these efforts more than CEMS alumni. There’s huge power in being part of a global network and we are proud to share with you our shining stars.
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Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Whether you think they’re "dumb" or not, asking questions is crucial for learning and growth.
Joelle Soumi - CEMS Student, intern in Digital Marketing @Henkel, Sweden
Class of 2023, Norwegian School of Economics
CEMS being practical in terms of working on projects with businesses with people from different countries has definitely shaped my approach to becoming a remote startup founder.
Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed - CEMS Alumna 2013, founder and CEO of Stack
Class of 2013, Norwegian School of Economics
Start before you're ready! begin with what you have and build as you go. Your journey will teach you what you need to know.
Adarsh Miharia - CEMS Alumni 2023, Group trainee at H&M
Stockholm School of Economics
Sailing a boat to a destination completely changes the way of traveling: instead of traveling for the destination, you appreciate the length of the journey.
Gwendal Chereil de la Rivière - CEMS student, participant in the 2024 Cap-Martinique race
HEC Paris
Be agile, learn new things continuously, but remember to work on the basics.
Danil Makarov
Class of 2019, University of Cologne
“International exposure enables us to transcend boundaries. Through studying and working alongside peers from different backgrounds, I discovered the art of collaboration and how to connect with others in a multicultural environment.”
Ricky Li
Class of 2019, HKUST Business School
Always keep an eye on the ultimate goal of being in charge of your professional destiny. Whether you choose to build a foundation first or jump straight into entrepreneurship, or something completely different, the key is to think ahead about where you see yourself in a few years from now and figure out how to best get there.
Florian Smeritschnig
Class of 2014, HKUST Business School
Explore your passion, be open to anything
Emily Carlson
Class of 2018, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Stay curious and be a life-long learner.
Karine Chihimi
Class of 2018, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo - FGV
“In today's business world, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's the lifeblood of success.”
Victor Mortreu
Class of 2019, Louvain School of Management
