Notable Alumni from INSEAD
Here are the notable alumni from INSEAD MBA program;
1. Lina Arbeláez
INSEAD MBA'05J alum
Lina's career began in the oil and gas industry, a heavily male-dominated space, gaining invaluable experience and demonstrating resilience. By establishing herself in such a challenging environment, she not only advanced her career but also paved the way for other women to follow. Currently, Lina is leading a corporate venture capital fund focused on decarbonization. In venture capital, Lina's focus on climate tech investments has yielded a significant impact. By identifying and supporting start-ups with innovative solutions to environmental challenges, she has played a pivotal role in driving positive change. From renewable energy initiatives to sustainable agriculture projects, her investments have contributed to building a more sustainable future.
2. Jeremy Golding
INSEAD MBA '89J alum
Meet Jeremy Golding, an INSEAD MBA alum whose commitment to fostering diversity and opportunity echoes the very essence of our institution's values. Through the establishment of the Jeremy Golding MBA '89J Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund.
3. Milena Ivanova
INSEAD MBA’03D alum
A recipient of an INSEAD scholarship, during her time at INSEAD, she discovered her passion for finance, and after graduating, she pursued a successful career in investment banking. After a decade in finance, Milena decided to take a break from the corporate world to travel, ultimately transitioning into a portfolio career of Non-Executive Director roles and the creation of her own direct-to-consumer aromatherapy businesses.
4. Tidjane Thiam
Former CEO at Credit Suisse and Prudential
Tidjane Thiam is an Ivorian and French businessman and the executive chairman of Freedom Acquisition Corp. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Swiss bank Credit Suisse from March 2015 to February 2020. He was the chief financial officer of the British banking group Prudential from 2007 to 2009 and then its CEO until 2015. In 2019, Thiam became a member of the International Olympic Committee.
5. Andrew Large
Former Deputy Governor, Bank of England
Sir Andrew McLeod Brooks Large was Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and a member of its Monetary Policy Committee from September 2002 to January 2006. He is retired, serves on a lot of boards, and "now acts independently for central banks and governments" in terms of financial stability and financial crisis prevention. He began his career in 1971 as an investment banker that lasted for 20 years, first at Orion Bank and then at the Swiss Bank Corporation, where he served on the management board from 1987 to 1989, the only non-Swiss person on the executive team.
6. Noel Tata
Managing Director, Tata International
Noel Naval Tata is an Irish businessman who is the chairman of Trent and Tata Investment Corporation, the managing director of Tata International, and the vice chairman of Titan Company and Tata Steel.
Also, check out alumni association at INSEAD- INSEAD Alumni Association