Chicago Booth Welcomes its Newest EMBA Class at Kick-Off Week in Chicago

Aleksandra: The journey of personal growth often mirrors professional development, shaping the individual behind the achievements and ambitions. Outside of my career, my identity is deeply rooted in resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth; traits that have guided me through every chapter of my life. I see Chicago Booth’s Executive MBA Program as a distinctive opportunity to propel your success beyond what you ever imagined. One of Booth’s many strengths is the access it provides to a truly global cohort. Whatever challenges life may present, the global Booth network ensures you’ll always have options, wherever you are in the world.

Nasser: I chose Chicago Booth because of its unwavering commitment to analytical rigor, global perspective, leadership development, and global reputation. Furthermore, I specifically chose the Sokolov Executive MBA Program for several reasons. First, it offers world-class business education and frameworks, which are invaluable for me as an entrepreneur and investor aiming to scale my ventures across industries. Second, the program offers strategic global networking with like-minded professionals across borders and industries. Third, the Booth name, brand strength, and credibility carries weight in boardrooms, investor circles, and entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. Finally, I was drawn to the entrepreneurial mindset, alumni network, and resources that will equip me to build, scale, and lead ventures.

I’m most looking forward to the intellectual challenge and peer learning from a diverse global cohort, building lasting friendships and a powerful network, and deepening my entrepreneurial mindset through Booth’s resources. The program’s travel and immersive experiences add a unique layer of personal and professional growth. It’s a journey of transformation, connection, and opportunity. I’m ready to grow, connect, and lead with purpose!

Ami: Marking my tenth year as a board member of a growing public company, I felt it was the right time to expand my management knowledge and refine my decision-making approach. Booth stood out to me for its distinctive philosophy, which holds that true education is not about what to think but how to think. During the Kick-Off Week, I experienced this philosophy in action as rigorous theory met human insight through lessons taught by world-class professors and shared with exceptionally talented peers from around the world. That transformative week revealed new dimensions of thinking, and I am eager to continue deepening this journey, which strengthens both my mind and heart.