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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Moving abroad can be daunting, but it's an incredible opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally.

Marit Sommerseth Schiefloe - Assistant Manager, Cyber Strategy & Transformation @Deloitte Switzerland

Class of 2019, Norwegian School of Economics
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Marit Sommerseth Schiefloe
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
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Joelle Soumi
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
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Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed
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
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Adarsh Miharia
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
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Gwendal de la Rivière, HEC/WU
Be agile, learn new things continuously, but remember to work on the basics.

Danil Makarov

Class of 2019, University of Cologne
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Danil Makarov
“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
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Ricky Li - CEMS Alum
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
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 Florian Smeritschnig
Explore your passion, be open to anything

Emily Carlson

Class of 2018, The London School of Economics and Political Science
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Emily Carlson
Stay curious and be a life-long learner.

Karine Chihimi

Class of 2018, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo - FGV
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 Karine Chihimi