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Nationality: German / Irish

Position: Junior Project Manager at Erbe Group (Germany)

MBA Class of 2024

"The MBA gave me another perspective on what possibilities there are, perhaps also for my future career. I wouldn't have taken these steps without the MBA and without the alumni, explaining where one can go after the MBA. I think that really helped."

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Nationality: Armenia

Position: Customer Development Manager, Advantage Solutions, Germany

MBA Class of 2019

“Pursuing an MBA degree at Hochschule Pforzheim has been one of the best decisions of my life. In this program I have expanded my business acumen, connected with industry experts and have got a front-of-line ticket to the German labour market.”

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Nationality: Chinese

Position: Sales Manager at AITO

MBA class of 2023

"HS Pforzheim is definitely a wise option to give all practical skills to help you no matter finding a job in EU, or working for a company have business related to EU market."

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Nationality: Brazil

Position: Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

MBA Class of 2022

"The MBA focuses on trendy topics like Sustainability and ESG. It also involves the right amount of company exposure to interact and network with firms. The professors helped me understand the concepts, build network with employers and gave me a good understanding of the market. During the thesis, I received an offer from Hugo Boss as a Risk Manager to join the Controlling team. My responsibility was to be part of the lines of defence, to be in the key area, reporting to the auditing committee, to determine the possible risks for our portfolio. After working there for more than two years, I then received an offer from the Lufthansa group with extended responsibilities into a senior position for a global role in the aviation industry."

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Nationality: Turkish

Position: Key-Account-Manager at Bioventus (Germany)

MBA Class of 2012

"The MBA program in Pforzheim prepared me for the German labor market in several ways. It provided a solid foundation in international business practices and cross-cultural management, crucial for thriving in Germany's diverse economy. It also emphasized the development of strategic and analytical skills, which are highly valued by German companies. Additionally, the program offered networking opportunities with professionals and companies in Germany, helping me build valuable connections and gain insights into the local business landscape."

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Nationality: Malaysian

Position: EMEIA Regional Mobility Tech Consultant, EY (Germany)

MBA Class of 2023

“What I really liked about the MBA at Pforzheim is that its curriculum is constantly being reviewed and updated to reflect current trends and themes-of-interest of not only the German labor market, but also Western Europe. All of this while maintaining a strong core business foundation in its repertoire. This has helped me transition seamlessly to the job market without there being an awareness gap after being away for 2 years, and has enabled me to effectively collaborate with colleagues and serve clients across the globe. When I really think about it, I can liken my current work as an extension of my MBA experience. On top of that, the MBA has a solid connection to its alumni and industry network one can reach out to. It is particularly helpful when one needs assistance on studying, working and living in Germany.”

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Nationality: Romanian

Position: Commercial Executive CEE at Microsoft, Germany

MBA Class of 2019

“The MBA program has been proved to be inestimable in progressing my career. It offered me the work enhancements that I was searching for.”

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Nationality: German

Position: Team Lead Sales Analytics at Bosch Mobility Solutions, Germany

MBA Class of 2011

“Joining the MBA program in Pforzheim

was a great decision, not only because of the

program’s quality, but also because of its

internationality. Studying in a group with

people from very different countries and

backgrounds was a wonderful experience.

This prepared us for the future work in an

intercultural environment.”

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Assistant Director (EMEIA) at Ernst & Young, (Germany)

MBA Class of 2014

"The MBA was the key to get all strategy and consulting position interviews despite not having the required experience at times. Almost a decade after graduating, I can see this with absolute confidence that the PF MBA simulates real life challenges very well and cultivates a solution oriented mindset. The rich exposure to open debates and presentations in the classroom prepared me for my current role at EY.."

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Nationality: Romanian

Position: Associate Director - Shipping Origination at Berenberg (Germany)

MBA Class of 2011

"Before joining the MBA program I was a research analyst at a global business and investment research firm, working in the Romanian and Indian office. After completing two internships in Munich and Frankfurt and writing my Master thesis with Allianz Global Investors, I started working as a project manager at Ship Finance Hammonia Reederei in Hamburg. Please feel free to contact me in case of any questions."

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Nationality: German

Position: Head of Business Partnering Procurement Sustainability at Bayer

MBA Class of 2012

“I have gained much practical insights through our classes, industry specific expertise of our professors and guest speakers. I also developed many skills that I apply in my daily work, such as problem solving methods and presentation techniques."

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Nationality: American

Position: Consulting Engineer at VHB

MBA Class of 2002

“Hochschule Pforzheim provided me a unique opportunity to study business administration in a foreign country, surrounded entirely by foreign students, which would not have been the case at U.S. business schools.  Also, the ability to work at a German company (Zeiss) and to be advised by a professor while writing my thesis in German were a great challange!"

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Nationality: Vietnamese

Position: Marketing & Community Lead - Out Of Office by CXC

MBA Class of 2014

"The MBA Pforzheim helped me lay the first groundwork for my career in Germany. I particularly enjoyed the field trips to renowned German companies, who helped me get familiar with the working environment. All that thanks to the amazing network of the MBA! It was my best decision to choose Hochschule Pforzheim."

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Nationality: Nigerian

Position:  Territory Manager at Linde (Canada)

MBA Class of 2016

"The MBA was and is indeed a practical and  international program, as we had 11 different cultures present. This gave me the chance to learn other cultures as we worked together as a team to solve real life practical case studies and researched on several aspects of the economy and how it relates to the business world. The program trains you on how to do an in depth analysis and being thorough with the ever changing business environment. It also gives you the chance to network amongst companies as lots of company visits are organized and also top executives in companies are being invited to classroom to share their experience and challenges in the business world. Through networking, most of us got jobs almost immediately after graduation. It was really an interesting experience."

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Nationality: Pakistani

Position: Corporate Director Global Marketing at Tesa (Germany)

MBA Class of 2015

Pforzheim has a significant historical relevance to the introduction of the automobile to the world. The first automotive journey actually commenced from Pforzheim so it would be correct to say it is "where it all began". That is what I would also say for my European career journey it is "where it all began" and served as a great launching pad for my ambitions. A great institute, a great faculty and a great stepping stone to further, better and higher.

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Nationality: Mexican

Position: Program Manager at Visteon, Germany

MBA Class of 2015

“The MBA gave me the opportunity to meet and learn to work in teams with people from many different countries, which has been an added value to my professional career and current job. The multicultural environment combined with well-prepared professors, the visits to different companies and the possibility to develop projects with them, made the MBA a great life and professional experience.”

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Nationality: American

Position: Sales,Training, and Customer Service Representative at the Advocate Advantage

MBA Class of 2021

"The skills and knowledge I acquired through the MBA enabled me to found a non-profit corporation, as well as a consulting business. My MBA thesis focused on performance measurement metrics frameworks, which is the central focus of my work today. I use the finance, human resources, accounting and economics knowledge base on a daily basis to operate my agencies. As a founder and CEO, I am grateful for the hands-on and applied nature of the MBA program."

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Nationality: Mexican

Position: Advisor and Guide for companies and international professionals in Germany and a Consultant & Project Leader in the circular economy

MBA Class of 2002

“The Pforzheim MBA opened up the opportunity and path for me to work in Germany. And on top of the management skills and networking opportunities that I got from the MBA, the most valuable aspect for me was getting to know the German way and culture through the university. Being a student in Germany, in Pforzheim, gave me access to develop professionally and internationally in one of the most important companies of the automotive industry worldwide."

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Nationality: Uzbek

Position: Private Sector Partnership Specialist at The Palladium International, USAID’s Future Growth Initiative

MBA Class of 2021

"This individual approach helped me greatly in developing my research skills and allowed me to delve deep into a specific area of interest. Furthermore, the program provided me with hands-on experience through various projects and case studies, enabling me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations. Overall, the Pforzheim MBA program has equipped me with a well-rounded skill set that is valuable in today's competitive business environment. I am confident that the knowledge and experience gained from this program will greatly benefit me in my future career endeavors."

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Nationality: Iranian

Position: Product Specialist at SAP (Germany)

MBA Class of 2016

“The international environment allows one to learn and understand new and diverse cultures. The company visits and excursions exposed me to the company I eventually targeted to work at.”

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Nationality: Egyptian

Position: Senior Strategic Market Insight Analyst at Abbott Diagnostic Business /Germany)

MBA Class of 2016

"This MBA gave me many opportunities to network, which then allowed me to apply for jobs in Germany. Many German companies are aware of this AACSB accredited program."

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Nationality: American

Position: Senior Technology Project Manager at EY

MBA Class of 2020

"The base program is a strong foundation, the electives and company project really give you a great opportunity to focus your career in any direction you choose."

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Nationality: Colombian

Position: Product Management | Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master at Deutsche Börse (Germany)

MBA Class of 2020

“My key takeaway were the coaching sessions we had, focused on soft skills, negotiation, and effective presentations. These skills are key for any role, helping MBA Pforzheim graduates to stand out. The main reason why I chose this program was to acquire academic and practical knowledge.”

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Nationality: American

Position: Portfolio Manager at Rabobank (Netherlands)

MBA Class of 2022

"When choosing an MBA programme, I wanted to be certain that my achievements would be recognised internationally regardless of where my career will take me in the future. The AACSB accreditation at Hochschule Pforzheim was one of many reasons I chose to study in the MBA International Management programme. After experiencing the challenging coursework, current case studies, international focus, direct contact with industry professionals & companies, and the diversity of my cohort, it is clear why HSPF has been awarded this prestigious accreditation."

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Nationality: American/German

Position: President and Owner of Blended Collective |

Author of Brand Love

MBA Class of 2016

"The diversity is what first drew me to this MBA program. I´ve been able to experience a diverse environment in the classroom with a mix of international students, but also with the professors, curriculum and company visits."

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Nationality: American

Position: Investor Relations Director at SAP (Germany)

MBA Class of 2004

"Besides an understanding of how to approach, analyse and solve strategic business problems, one key takeaway from the MBA program was the interaction with fellow students from so many different backgrounds. Understanding how to work with different cultures helped prepare me to work in a global company. On a more personal note, long-lasting friendships were formed and I value these today."

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Nationality: Vietnamese

Position: Global Risk and Control Manager at Teya, UK

MBA Class of 2020

''The MBA International Management is a very practical and focused program. The MBA allowed me to significantly strengthen my skills and enhance my knowledge in different business aspects. I enjoyed exciting classes, real-life business cases, group discussions, and very practical and valuable company projects. Diversity was also the highlight of the program. I had opportunities to work with classmates from 8 different countries and cultures and have amazing friends. Our professors, experts in their field, are always enthusiastic about helping students, even now after graduation. Finally, the chance to connect with various companies and professionals from different sectors is also a very positive point of the MBA."

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Nationality: Romanian

Position: Product Lead at SAP, Germany

MBA Class of 2015

“I chose Pforzheim MBA because I was planning a radical change in my career while raising a 3 year old. Pforzheim MBA met all requirements I had for a business school: well rated school in Germany [check], situated in the proximity of large companies [check], family friendly [check], business oriented curricula [check]. Pforzheim MBA was a no brainer.”

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Nationality: Pakistani

Position:  Senior Project Management Officer (PMO) at TSCNET (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

“The future holds no promises but rather mysteries and surprises, what we have learned here will prepare us for both. Looking forward to reaping the fruits of this memorable MBA journey. Thank you Pforzheim for introducing me to different cultures, amazing professors, and countless memories.”

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Global Procurement Excellence at KIRCHHOFF Group (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

"In simple terms: two years ago when I saw some products/services, I used to think “How has this been made?”

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Business Development Manager EMEA at TE Connectivity (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

“The MBA helped me to successfully switch my career from purely technical job to business development. Today in my job, I am able to feel the transition in my personality and attitude which wouldn’t have been possible without MBA. I am really grateful to all of my professors and classmates who helped me and motivated me throughout the MBA journey.”

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Nationality: Indian / German

Position: Principal (Partner) at IQVIA (Germany)

MBA Class of 2012

"The MBA led to a 180° transformation of my career thus enabling me to switch from being a backend IT service staff to a strategic top management advisor. The challenging assignments with the professors and my cohorts over the 2 years have made me someone that pays close attention to time, quality and market credibility in everything I do."

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Nationality: Indian

Position: E-Commerce Specialist at MAHLE (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

"The innovative mix of theory and practice in the MBA curriculum prepared me well to not just enter but to rather thrive in the German labor market. The wide variety of courses covered all crucial business areas and played a pivotal role in building a solid foundation for my future professional career. The work experience that I had gathered during the MBA as a working student, the consulting project for a renowned German company done on behalf of HS-PF, and lastly the opportunity to write my master thesis for a company, all enabled me to make a smooth transition from the HS-PF classrooms to the German workforce and start my job the next day after the MBA graduation ceremony!"

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Senior Strategy Consultant at SAP (UK)

MBA Class of 2019

"Taking an MBA course at HS Pforzheim increased my confidence and taught me to accomplish my goals however far they might seem at first. The various individual and group projects prepared me to tackle difficult situations, manage time and prioritise my tasks. I received a job offer from SAP before I graduated."

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Nationality: German

Position: Product Design Engineer at Apple (USA)

MBA Class of 2017

"I spent my 3rd semester abroad at the EGADE Business School, part of the prestigious Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. It was a great experience, the school has much to offer and Mexico is a great country! Some student associations offer affordable trips throughout the country, which makes it easy to make new friends and to get to know new places".

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Nationality: German

Position: Global Innovation Director at Essity

MBA Class of 2007

“The MBA was exactly the field of study and knowledge needed to acquire to be successful in the industry and FMCG environment. Especially the aspect of deeper studies in selected management subjects and the semester abroad, as well as the International network built, were a good basis and booster for my career.”

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Nationality: Ghanaian

Position: Learning Architect within Knowledge and Education at SAP (Germany)

MBA Class of 2013

“My experience at the Hochschule Pforzheim helped to shape who I am professionally today. Our professors engaged us and fostered among us the sharing of information and critical thinking. Because of the small class size, we received individual attention from the professors and their staff. Working in teams on various class assignments allowed us to understand and appreciate each other’s different opinions and values. We learned how to utilize our strengths to be effective and successful in our assignments. This experience has helped me to develop professional skills in cooperation, delegation, and leadership. I also made friends for life.”

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Nationality: Egyptian

Position: Freelance Project/Program Management Consultant (Germany)

MBA Class of 2012

“It was a very important decision in my career to join the MBA program at Pforzheim University. The reputation of the business school encouraged me a lot, as well as the outstanding professional experience of the professors. The international atmosphere and the diversity of students’ backgrounds were very motivating.”

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Nationality: Ecuadorian

Position: Global Category Expert | Marketing | Digital Strategy at Bosch (Germany)

MBA Class of 2018

“I have great passion for innovation and new technologies, as well as bringing together people to reach goals and accepting new challenges.  Doing a MBA in Pforzheim allowed me to gain fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively design and develop services.”

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Nationality: Chinese

Position: Senior Manager of Overseas Financing and Investment at Geely

MBA Class of 2016

“Intercultural teamwork at Pforzheim University was beneficial and enjoyable. Working with colleagues from different countries really helped to develop the creative thinking and enhanced problem-solving skills. Cooperative projects with renowned German companies provided great opportunities to get deep insight into their brilliant management and great cooperation culture.”

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Nationality: Chinese

Position: Business Analytics Manager at Hyundai MOBIS Europe (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

"Our MBA program definitely has broadened my horizon in many perspectives.It not only has fulfilled my expectations of expanding business knowledge but also helped me a lot to improve my communication skills. It was totally worth it!"

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Chief Executive Officer at Peerbagh (USA)

MBA class of 2014

"The daily multicultural interaction in classroom and courses such as Negotiation Skills allowed me to reflect upon how I could improve as a professional and engage with clients and teams in the real-world scenario. The highly practical application of the MBA lectures like Innovation Management and B2B Marketing was key, not only to make the concepts and my MBA thesis tangible, but also to give me a kickstart on launching my own Startup. Everyday is a realization that my MBA learning was a success."

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Nationality: Turkish

Position: CIO at DHL Supply Chain (France)

MBA class of 2014

"The consulting project with Siemens where we as a team managed the project as well as the main Siemens stakeholder, well structured international management curriculum taught in small classes of diverse students, who brought an array of perspectives into the topics, and one-to-one interaction with the professors who have successful business as well as academic careers in their fields all prepared me well to progressing my career in management consulting. The program also very well supplemented my quantitative skill set, acquired during my bachelor of engineering studies at Cornell and work experience in the finance industry, with core "soft skills". Feel free to reach out to me for questions on the program!"

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Nationality: Romanian

Position: Market Strategy Analyst at TOMRA (Germany)

MBA class of 2016

"Groupwork with colleagues from more than 14 countries and classes on highly relevant topics have made the Pforzheim MBA a great platform for strengthening my leadership capabilities and expanding my business knowledge. Plus, living in Germany helps me improve my German. I am looking forward to respond to your queries about the program."

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Nationality: Phillipinean
Position: Manager and Co-Founder of Jiujitsu Manila

MBA class of 2016

"Pforzheim MBA program builds its strong reputation on its quality of education complemented by the University’s cooperation with renowned German companies. Apart from its focus on sustainability and innovation, the uniqueness lies in the highly effective learning environment of internationally diverse students.

If you are interested to be part of the next MBA batch and have some questions regarding the program, please don't hesitate to contact me."

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Nationality: Mexican

Position: Content Strategy and Product Management at SAP, Germany

MBA class of 2016

“Choosing the Pforzheim MBA Program is definitely a good choice if you want to boost your career. The academic quality of the program is supported by its accreditations and a big plus is the cooperation with Universities around the world, which gave me the great opportunity to study one semester in France.

Please do not hesitate to contact me. Hope to meet you here in Pforzheim!“

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Nationality: Mexican

Position: CEO & Founder - Sell your Products in Mexico

Generación del 2017

"El MBA de la Universidad de Pforzheim fue la mejor decisión que pude haber tomado para impulsar mi carrera laboral;me permitió conocer otras industrias y aceleró mi desarrollo tanto en lo académico como en lo personal.
Pude convivir con gente de todo el mundo, visitar empresas, expandir mi red de contactos profesionales y hasta mejorar mi alemán.
Lo que hace tan especial a este programa es el enfoque dado a cada uno de los alumnos debido al tamaño reducido de los grupos y la estrecha relación entre la Universidad y las empresas regionales con alcance mundial.
Esta fórmula facilita enormemente la transición entre el MBA y tu primer trabajo al graduarte."

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Nationality: Nigerian

Position: Director of Marketing and Communication at bredent group (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

“The MBA in Pforzheim is truly all-encompassing, dealing with issues of today and tomorrow, such as sustainability, international business, innovation and digital transformation, in an era where yesterday´s solutions are no longer tenable. Even more interesting are the students who come from diverse backgrounds. We benefited from each other’s´ experiences in addition to those of the lecturers who have real life expertise in the subjects they teach. Upon all that I have already mentioned, it is very affordable!”

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Cloud Advisory Team Lead/Consultant at Accenture (Germany)

MBA Class of 2019

"I have already lived and studied in Germany before, so I had the first-hand experience of the work and social culture. For me, doing the MBA in Germany was an obvious choice and doing that in one of Germany's top universities, it couldn't be better. Pforzheim MBA has a special focus on marketing and consulting, backed by the best-in-class faculty which through their professional experiences help us learn the ropes of these domains through group works, case studies and class discussions" I would always recommend this MBA program to any prospective student based on my personal satisfaction and growth."

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Nationality: Indian

Position: Assistant Manager - Value Chain Transformation at KPMG (Germany)

Class of 2020

"The MBA, in my opinion, has several advantages. The excellent faculty and the small, diverse class size from 8 countries helped me gain a global perspective. It also allowed me to shift my career from the automotive industry to the consulting industry. The Alumni network is a huge support, as is the Hochschule's credibility in the industry; both of which proved very important during my job search. Overall, the MBA has changed my thinking, introduced me to some great opportunities and has let me make an important career transition."

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Nationality: Brazilian

Position: LATAM/CA Head of Finance at Amazon Music (Spain)

MBA Class of 2020

“I had an incredible experience during my MBA in Pforzheim, where I was able to develop my business acumen, build a business network from zero in Germany, make great friends, and be exposed to different cultures. I have to highlight the outstanding professors of this program, who bring to class their excellent market experience and combine it with the latest business academic know-how. That certainly helped me to get a great job in Germany.”