IMD Annual Report 2021

75 Learning

EMBA alumni honored for social impact The IMD elea Center for Social Innovation recognized the contributions of three EMBA alumni for their contribution and commitment to social impact throughout their careers.

for most international faculty FINANCIAL TIMES

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worldwide for faculty with PhD ECONOMIST

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Dermot O’Gorman (2009 EMBA), CEO of WWF-Australia

worldwide for program relevance ECONOMIST

Carla De Geyseleer (2005 EMBA), former Chief Financial Officer of Volvo Car Group Kathrine Kirk Muff (2015 EMBA), Vice President and Head of Social Responsibility at the LEGO Group “This year’s three inspiring individuals work in different disciplines, but they all share one thing in common – an unwavering commitment to social impact,” said Professor Farber, the Director of the elea Center. Discovering impact investing in Peru Led by Professor Farber, the EMBA Discovery Expedition to Peru was recognized as one of four finalists in the GBSN and EFMD Going Beyond Awards. The week-long impact investing expedition prepares EMBAs to conduct investment due diligence and recommendations on Peruvian social enterprises. During the week, EMBAs dived into Peruvian culture, society, economics, politics and business, through a diverse range of immersive activities including presentations from former government ministers and impact investors, and in-depth meetings with social enterprises. Once they had examined the viability, scalability and impact of the social enterprises through the lens of their newly-acquired knowledge, the EMBAs made investment recommendations to a panel of international and local impact investors.

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worldwide for salary progression ECONOMIST

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EMBA crisis management training with the Swiss Armed Forces.