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Shape Your Career Development
GEMBA participants have diverse needs for career support. You may be part of an organisation where you are already on your way to building a successful career, or you may be looking to progress your career in a new organisation or a new field. Our Career Development team is dedicated to Executive MBA careers and addresses both your “internal-career” needs (making the most of your career within your present organisation) and your “external-career” needs (making a change outside your organisation). In both cases, INSEAD is recognised by companies worldwide as a key source of talent and career development, providing graduates with more opportunities in terms of professional advancement in their job, or a career change.
Support in Your Job Search and Career Opportunities
During the Global Executive MBA programme, INSEAD provide bespoke career services to support participants in their career development. These include
- Individual career coaching
- Resources to plan out your career roadmap
- Job search on INSEAD career platform
- Networking events and peer-to-peer connections
- Career skills development webinars and workshops
Hear from Larry Medina, our director of Career and Education, on how INSEAD constantly enhance the career development support we give to the participants:
Employment and Career Statistics
Career progression outcomes 18 months after EMBA graduation
Get insights on salary trends, job locations and opportunities from the GEMBA classes of 2024.
We share our latest findings to help you understand the potential career outlooks of INSEAD Executive MBA graduates, 18 months post-graduation. These key findings of our EMBA’24 graduates highlights the impact the INSEAD Executive MBA and dedicated career development curriculum have on maximising candidates desired career outcomes, from growth within a current organisation, exploring new career paths, and embarking on new ventures.
There is a significant upward shift in seniority after INSEAD Executive MBA, with a notable increase in graduates progressing into C-suite roles. Many pursued new opportunities across functions, industries, or countries. More graduates joined the Financial Services and Consulting sectors post-graduation, while nearly two-thirds remained in the Corporate sector. The proportion of entrepreneurs doubled over the course of the programme, with graduates launching or returning to their own ventures.
10-point
increase in seniority towards C-suite roles (17% to 27%)66%
changed sector, function or geography16%
created or returned to their own company45%
General Management20%
Consulting8%
Finance7%
Sales & Marketing7%
Engineering4%
Information TechnologyExecutive MBA Career Development Activities
Open to all participants throughout the programme, a series of activities, including workshops and career advice sessions, is designed to help you bring into focus your individual goals for professional development. Whether you are internal-career or external-career focused, we encourage you take this opportunity to reflect on your career trajectory.
Using a variety of effective tools and frameworks, we support you in the process of self-assessment and discovery, in conjunction with the Leadership Development Programme. INSEAD’s Career Development professionals are here to help you engineer not just greater success but also personal fulfilment in your career.
Watch our Head of Employment Engagement, Henrik Jonson discusses the various tools and activities available to INSEAD Executive MBA participants and what to expect from the Career Development Centre during the programme.
Attend an Event
Master Programmes
Afterwork Drinks with Alumni | San Francisco
You are warmly invited to join us for an afterwork networking event at the Hub in San Francisco to learn more about INSEAD’s MBA, Master in Management (MIM), and Executive MBA programmes.
During the evening, Lauren and Claudine, Assistant Directors of Recruitment and Business Development, will share insights into the programmes, admissions process, and the unique opportunities offered by the INSEAD experience. You will also have the chance to connect with INSEAD alumni, ask questions in an informal setting, and expand your network over drinks and light refreshments.
We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and inspiring evening. Please register to confirm your participation.
Joining us at the event:
- Alex Heilman, EMBA'24, Co-Founder at Mad Markets
- Gemma Garriga, EMBA’21, VP of Engineering at GitHub
- Renata Camera, EMBA’26, Head of Wallet Business, Monetization and Innovation at eBay
- Vanessa Adams, EMBA’15, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Level4International
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Forte Forum | Chicago
Master Programmes
Alumni Panel Discussion & Networking Brunch | New York City
Join us in New York City for an informal Alumni Panel Discussion & Networking Brunch. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the alumni community, exchange experiences, expand your professional network, and discover new perspectives on career development and industry trends.
Moderated by Lauren Anderson and Claudine Frossard , Assistant Directors, Recruitment and Business Development, the panel discussion will feature alumni sharing their career journeys, professional insights, and reflections on the value of staying connected with the school and its global network.
Following the panel, continue the conversation over brunch in a relaxed setting designed to foster meaningful connections, professional opportunities, and lasting relationships within the alumni community.
Whether you are looking to engage with fellow alumni, learn from diverse career paths, or strengthen your place within the network, we look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring and convivial morning in New York City.
Joining us at the event:
- Alican Ulke, MBA'14J, senior Manager at Deloitte
- Angela Zhou, MBA'25D, Consultant at Bain & Company
- Cassandra Voss, EMBA'19, Head of LatAm and Strategic Partnerships at Velox
- Ellen Beldner, EMBA'21, Head of Product Management at SmugMug
- Manna Ozawa, MBA'17D, Portfolio Optimization at U.S. Bank
- Sara Cao, MBA'15J, Senior Manager, Supply Chain, at Inspiren
- Tom Bihun, EMBA'25, Consultant at Alton Aviation Consultancy
What C-Suite Executives Said About INSEAD Executive MBA
The INSEAD Global Executive MBA has a strong track record of supporting professionals in advancing into senior leadership roles. Alumni include leaders such as Claudius Steinhoff, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, and Sandra Ong, COO at SingHealth (watch their interviews here).
Riyas Vengasseri
The Career Development Centre can help you navigate and steer through an ocean full of opportunities. But, always remember that you are the captain of your ship.
Fon Phusitkanchana
The benefit of attending INSEAD whilst still working on live projects is that I’ve been able to immediately apply some of the frameworks we’ve been taught in class.
Luidi Maia
My EMBA allowed me to transition and apply my newly acquired set of skills right away at work, thus making the learning curve substantially smoother.
Stay Inspired
Maximising Your Career Potential with the INSEAD Global Executive MBA
An Executive MBA opens doors to new and exciting career opportunities. At INSEAD, the Career Development Centre (CDC) offers a wealth of resources and practical help to support you in the process of self-discovery and exploration.
Developing Your Career With the INSEAD Executive MBA
Executive MBA (EMBA) participants have diverse needs for career support, whether they are already on their way to building a successful career in their current organisation, or looking to progress in a new organisation or a new field.
Achieving Career Change with the INSEAD Executive MBA
Most Executive MBA (EMBA) participants are looking for some kind of career change, either during the programme or after graduation. However, individual professional development needs and goals tend to differ widely amongst participants, and the INSEAD Career Development Centre for Working Professionals (CDWP) is in place to support you in the process of self-assessment and discovery, as well as execution of your individual career plan.
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