Executive MBA University of Zurich

🎄✨ What a magical evening! Last Friday, the Executive MBA University of Zurich Alumni Association of the University of Zurich was thrilled to host over 110 alumni for our annual Christmas dinner at the delightful James Joyce restaurant in Zurich. The atmosphere was buzzing with joy, laughter, engaging conversations, and of course, fantastic food! It was wonderful to welcome so many of our esteemed alumni, particularly our current EMBA classes of 2023-2025 and 2024-2026, who joined us as special guests. Seeing everyone reconnect and forge new relationships throughout the evening was truly inspiring. In his brief remarks, President Sandro Tschuor emphasized the Alumni Association's core mission: to provide opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and learning to help members navigate today's complex landscape. He highlighted the immense value of the alumni network as a peer group, especially during uncertain times, offering support and fostering individual growth. A huge thank you to our dedicated President and the entire board (Barbara WerthmüllerAnnabelle J. WeberAndreas HeinzerRobin CamenzindGabriela UrsprungAnna-Barbara Schlüer for their tireless work in making this year another resounding success! We wish all our alumni a joyous and restful holiday season! We can't wait to see you again at our next event in the New Year! Here is the program: https://lnkd.in/ebuPCMSK

🌟 Season`s greetings from the EMBA UZH! 🌟 Have a look at some of the EMBA highlights of the past year... https://lnkd.in/ddAc8Jf4 #UZH #EMBA #ExecutiveEducation #ExecutiveMBA #MerryCristmas Universität Zürich | University of Zurich UZH Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics UZH Alumni Executive MBA University of Zurich Executive Education Universität Zürich

Year-end plea - please read if you are hesitating to decide for your next development step! 🚀🚀🚀 As many of you are aware, I commenced my Executive MBA studies back in September this year. Some weeks into taking the decision back in May, catching up with contacts in my network, I stopped counting the iterations of the most frequent comment/feedback: “Wow, I wouldn’t dare to go back to school/university and face all the learning efforts again” Has it been easy to tackle one module after the next, at an incredible pace, covering the wide spectrum of all the courses on the agenda to date? No! Would I make the same decision again? Absolutely, yeah! Why is that: ➡️ UZH experience: Amazing lecturers, highly diversified student cohorts, international use cases and locally embedded. ➡️ Networking: Participants have a background spanning across many industries and functions, providing a sea of opportunities to connect and learn. ➡️ Collaboration and Support: The cohorts I ammpart of are giving me a personally unprecedented experience in terms of support, motivation and positive vibes 🙏 ➡️ Learning: Modules completed to date covered highly relevant and practical subjects e.g. Leadership, Digital Markets, Accounting, Data Analysis, Statistics, Peer-to-peer feedback, Personal Branding (non-exhaustive). 💡Conclusion: If you’re hesitating to take the next development step in your career, please do not let anyone or anything stop you. You are the master of your own career 💪💪💪 #UZH #EMBA #selfdevelopment #believeinyourself #togetherwearestronger #careermanagement #moretocome

Our participant Robert Salzmann has been appointed to the Executive Board and designated as Chief Underwriting Officer by SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe Reinsurance Ltd (SI Re). Congratulations dear Robert and we wish you all the best for your new challenges! https://lnkd.in/gyuxhjwH #UZH #EMBA #ExecutiveEducation #ExecutiveMBA #AlumniSuccessStories #ReinsuranceNews #SignalIduna #SIRe Universität Zürich | University of Zurich UZH Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics UZH Alumni Executive MBA University of Zurich Executive Education Universität Zürich Reinsurance News, SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe

Last week our annual “Best of EMBA UZH” Refresher took place and EMBA Alumni and Alumnae from many graduating classes joined the event to learn about cutting edge research from two of our EMBA lecturers – Prof. David Oesch and Prof. Sven Henkel. Sven`s exploration of hyper-personalized advertising reveals the fine line between relevance and discomfort, while David's analysis of the Benko/Signa Group crash highlights the critical importance of financial health and the impact of macroeconomic factors. Thought-provoking lessons in both marketing and financial analysis and a fantastic opportunity to meet again and network with the alumni community!

🌟 An Unforgettable Week of Innovation: EMBA UZH in Helsinki! 🌟 Last week, our cohort embarked on an extraordinary journey to Helsinki, Finland—the Nordic epicenter of innovation, sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and happiness! Despite having a population smaller than New York City, Finland has produced an impressive array of multinational companies. 🎓 Day 1: A Bold Start We kicked off at Hanken School of Economics with the Sustainable Innovation Workshop led by the brilliant Orren Shalit. Tackling climate-neutral strategies, we uncovered how innovation drives real-world impact—and it's anything but "business as usual!" The day ended with a VIP tour at Finland's renowned Wärtsilä, a global leader in innovative technologies for marine and energy markets, and a warm reception at the Embassy of Switzerland in Finland. 💡 Day 2: Tech and Transformation AI and Digital Transformation for Executives with Rihards Garančs was an eye-opening session on how technology is revolutionizing industries. The key takeaways? Game-changing strategies to shape the future of business! Following the lecture, we visited VTT to dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing. 🚀 Day 3 Immersing in Innovation We had the privilege of attending a compelling session with Dr. Kjell A Nordström on the topic of World in Momentum. His insights on navigating rapid change, leveraging tacit knowledge, and crafting powerful narratives were both eye-opening and empowering. Anton Angerer, Digital Portfolio Manager at Hitachi Energy, shared his thoughts on Dr. Nordström’s session: “Dr. Kjell A. Nordström’s lecture brilliantly explained our evolving world through supply and demand, highlighting AI and generative AI as transformative General Purpose Technologies. His insights on how these innovations disrupt Technology, Institutions, and Values were invaluable, especially for driving change in the energy sector. His clarity and vision make him an exceptional fit for executive education—it was a privilege to learn from him!” 🌍 Day 4: Slush Magic At Slush, Europe’s premier startup event, we were wowed by thought-provoking sessions, including fireside chats with legends like Ilkka Paananen (Supercell) and Javier Olivan (Meta). 📖 Day 5: Wrapping Up with Vision & ✨ Beyond the Classroom The week concluded with a deep dive into Service Revolution: X-as-a-Service by Pekka Helle. Tara Hesse, COO & General Counsel at responsAbility Investments AG: “Highlights for me included @Orren Shalit’s lecture on sustainable innovation, showing that innovation isn’t magic but a focused, structured process. The Slush conference was another standout, bringing together countless innovative start-ups and offering lessons from founders on scaling while preserving culture.” Which inspiring innovation hubs have you visited? Let us know in the comments! #Helsinki #InnovationJourney #Slush2024 #DigitalTransformation Executive Education Universität Zürich Universität Zürich | University of Zurich

A visit to Nokia's headquarters was a fitting close to an EMBA week in Helsinki whose focus was innovation and transformation. In executive education, Nokia often comes up as a negative example, the company that fell from global dominance in mobile phones and missed the wave of smartphones. We discovered that this is only part of the story, and that Nokia has bounced back as a leading company in mobile and wired networks. Its patent portfolio counts a mind-blowing 20'000+ families, including 6'500+ that are deemed essential for the implementation of standards. A memorable example of creativity is the use of network equipment as sensors, for example to infer occupation levels and patterns in buildings. Very grateful to Mikko A. Uusitalo, the lead of the Finland site for Nokia Bell Labs and coordinator of the European flagship project for 6G, Hexa-X-II, for this opportunity and his generous insights. Executive MBA University of Zurich, Hanken School of Economics, Hanken & SSE Executive Education

🌍 A Transformative Learning Journey to Helsinki! 🇫🇮 Last week, I had the privilege of joining the University of Zurich EMBA program on a study trip to Helsinki, hosted by Hanken School of Economics. 📌 Highlights of the Journey: Innovation Workshop: This interactive session, led by Orren Shalit, explored the systematic approach to innovation. It emphasized actionable tools for bridging customer needs with business strategies. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation: Rihards Garančs offered a strategic view of leveraging AI for organizational success, with a deep dive into the paradigm shifts shaping the future. Service Revolution – X-as-a-Service: On the final day, Pekka Helle delivered an engaging session on the paradigm shift toward service-oriented business models and transforming industries through innovative service approaches. Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: We explored the Hanken Business Lab, a hub for startups and innovators in Helsinki. Company Visits: Insights into cutting-edge research and sustainable technologies at VTT Technical Research Centre and Wärtsilä highlighted Finland’s leadership in innovation. World in Momentum: A thought-provoking session by Kjell A Nordström on navigating succes in a rapidly changing world. 🌟 A Highlight: Slush 2024 Attending the globally renowned Slush event was a game-changer! It brought together founders, investors, and innovators from around the world. The fireside chats were particularly inspiring, featuring Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, and Javier Olivan, COO of Meta, who shared their remarkable journeys and strategies for shaping the future of business. Keynotes also stood out, with Benedict Evans discussing “AI Eats the World” and its transformative impact on industries, and Bill Magnuson, CEO of Braze, delivering a powerful speech on “Balancing Between Profitability and Growth”. Slush truly embodies the spirit of innovation, with its vibrant atmosphere and unparalleled networking opportunities. 🏛️ Visit to the Swiss Embassy A warm thank you to Sabrina Dallafior, Swiss Ambassadress to Finland, for hosting a memorable evening at the Swiss Embassy. 🎓 Certificate Achievement I’m proud to have received a certificate from the prestigious Hanken School of Economics, marking the culmination of this enriching learning journey. 💡 Key Takeaways: The fusion of innovation and technology is redefining the future of business. Embracing change and continuous learning are vital to staying ahead in today's dynamic environment. I left Helsinki with new perspectives, meaningful connections, and a deeper appreciation for Finland's approach to innovation. 🙌 A huge thank you to Hanken School of Economics (Marc Hinnenberg, Henrich Nyman, Anna Julkunen, Frida Winberg) the University of Zurich EMBA program, Sabrina Dallafior, and all the inspiring speakers who made this experience unforgettable. #Helsinki #Innovation #ExecutiveEducation #AI #DigitalTransformation #Slush2024

After what could only be described as a “teaching tour de force” with Kjell A Nordström at the Hanken School of Economics in #Helsinki the Executive MBA University of Zurich Class of 2025 has arrived at Slush—one of the leading start up conferences globally. With 13,500 attendees and over $4 trillion in assets under management represented, the energy and innovation here are truly unparalleled. Are you interested in getting in on all the action? I’d love to connect and tell you more about the Executive MBA University of Zurich—let’s talk! #Slush2024 #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #ExecutiveMBA #UZHEMBA #UniversityOfZurich #UZH #HankenSchool #LeadershipDevelopment #TechConference #Helsinki #StartupInvesting #FutureOfBusiness #GlobalInnovation #Networking #wherehistorymeetsinnovation

The Embassy's busy Slush Week started with a visit of a 50-member Executive MBA group from the Executive Education Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät of the University of Zurich and its Hanken & SSE Executive Education hosts. The visit included a presentation by Slush Partnership managers Mariia Nedelkina and Ali Zein on the deepest essence of Slush & what a Slush first-timer shouldn't miss. The Swiss group will visit Slush on Thursday.