EU alumni Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:04:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 EU Alumnus Hidayat Heydarov, Data Scientist and Product Owner at Mercedes-Benz.io https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-hidayat-heydarov-mercedes-benz-io/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:11:39 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28642 EU alumnus Hidayat Heydarov works at Mercedes-Benz.io as a data scientist and product owner. Hidayat graduated with a BA in International Business from EU Business School’s Munich campus in 2015. He then pursued a master’s in economics and politics from the University of Freiburg. Originally from Azerbaijan, Hidayat now lives and works in Berlin, Germany. He speaks Azerbaijani, English, German, Russian and Turkish. During his very-limited free time he likes to play music and write.   Hidayat spoke to us about his career and working with data at Daimler and then Mercedes-Benz.io.  What path did you take to reach your current role?   My time at EU was focused on international business. I then did the dual program with the University of Derby, focusing on […]

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]]> How To Lead In Times Of Crisis – An EU Collaborative Resource https://www.euruni.edu/blog/lead-times-crisis/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:10:27 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28632 We are all living in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) environment and it’s at times like these that leadership quality is tested. Despite the many negative impacts caused by the spread of COVID-19, the virus has also accelerated the pace of positive change. Traditional and old-fashioned businesses have been made to embrace a more modern approach, for example through a new reliance on technology and a need to work remotely. In this way, crisis creates opportunity. Now is a time to step up and demonstrate the type of leader you are or want to be.  Be Prepared  The time to determine your crisis response as a leader is not when the crisis strikes.   It’s incredibly important to be surrounded by committed colleagues who are willing to embrace change with you. Building and […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Artūras Kojala – Partner at COBALT Legal https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-arturas-kojala/ Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:30:30 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28599 Artūras Kojala is an alumnus of EU Business School’s online campus. He studied his MBA with a major in International Business from his hometown of Vilnius in Lithuania.   Artūras is a partner responsible for real estate and infrastructure at COBALT Legal, one of the biggest law firms in the Baltic States. He chose to pursue an MBA because he’s interested in life-long learning and personal development, seeking new knowledge, experiences and challenges.   Artūras shared some advice and encouragement for students studying online. Why did you choose to study online?   I couldn’t leave my job and family in order to study on campus so an online MBA provided the perfect opportunity to continue my studies. And I am glad I did as everything was carried out in a such efficient […]

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]]> EU Alumna Nathaly Eiche, Brand Manager Teens at Coca-Cola Austria https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumna-nathaly-eiche-coca-cola-austria/ Thu, 28 May 2020 09:29:56 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28534 EU alumna Nathaly Eiche is Brand Manager Teens at Coca-Cola Austria. She graduated from EU’s Barcelona campus in 2009 with a BBA. Originally from Estonia, Nathaly was raised and now lives and works in Vienna. She speaks Estonian, German, English and little Spanish from her time with EU. Outside of work she loves to compete in equestrian dressage.   Nathaly shared some reflections with us on her time at EU Business School and her career at Coca-Cola Austria so far.   How was your time at EU Business School?   Studying at EU definitely helped me on my path. I really enjoyed learning from lecturers who would come from work to teach us or who had their own […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Michael Mihut, Evaluation and Programme Management Officer at WHO https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-michael-mihut-who/ Fri, 15 May 2020 09:07:17 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28467 EU alumni Michael Mihut is a Planning, Evaluation and Programme Management Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO). He graduated from EU’s Online campus with an MBA in 2015, having already earned the title of Doctor of Medicine in 1997. Originally from Romania, he has also lived in Canada and now lives and works in Switzerland. He speaks Romanian, French, English, a bit of Spanish and Italian. Outside of work he loves music and is interested in history, photography, continuous improvement and research ethics.   Michael spoke to us candidly about his experiences undertaking his MBA at EU Business School, his career, passions and what it’s like to work for […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Zia Siddiqui – Consultant at Boston Consulting Group https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-boston-consulting-group/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:26:57 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28038 EU alumnus Zia Siddiqui has been working as a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group for five years now. His EU Business School MBA in International Business gave him the skills and experience he needed to progress in his career.   Zia grew up in Uttar Pradesh, India. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Zia worked in a software consultancy and IT services company. After nearly two and a half years he chose EU’s Munich campus to take his MBA, settling in the country after graduation. Zia speaks Hindi, English and German, loves to ski and aside from India, Germany and the US, has also lived in Sweden.   Zia kindly took the time to answer some […]

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]]> Alumnus Lev Mozolev, Wealth Management Team Leader at BNP Paribas on Banking, Books and His Early Beginnings https://www.euruni.edu/blog/lev-mozolev-wealth-management-bnp-paribas/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:35:10 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=26983 International banking knows no borders. At least that’s the case for Vladivostok native, Lev Mozolev, who is now based in Lisbon, Portugal, where he works for BNP Paribas CIB. That’s 11 times zones, a 20-degree temperature difference and almost 10,000 kilometers from home! As a child prodigy in Russia, Lev attended a school for gifted youth and participated in federal business competitions. So it makes sense that he ended up where he is today – at the eighth largest bank in the world, which operates in 77 countries.   A BBA graduate of EU Business School Barcelona Class of 2015, Lev […]

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]]> Catching Up with EU Alumna Tatia https://www.euruni.edu/blog/catching-eu-alumna-tatia-batsikadze/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:44:57 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=26215 Building a successful career in the finance industry takes both dedication and hard work. After looking at ways to complement her education, and to further her already successful career as an economic advisor to the Georgian government, Tatia Batsikadze chose to study an MBA at EU Business School. Since completing her MBA with a major in International Business at EU Business School’s vibrant Barcelona campus, Tatia has been working as a data strategy intern at the Dow Jones in Barcelona. We caught up with our alumna and asked her about her time at EU, how she adapted to life as […]

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]]> Omar Berrada: The Business of Football https://www.euruni.edu/blog/omar-berrada-business-football/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 09:32:28 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=25784 With the FIFA World Cup consistently ranked in the most watched television broadcasts in the world and club football ranging from the highest-level superstars to local teams, there is no doubt that the multi-billion-dollar industry draws in crowds of millions. With the beautiful game being the most participated sport in 59% of countries, the global impact of football is clear. Yet despite its global reach, many fans have little idea as to what goes on off the pitch or how intricate the business of football really is. EU Business School (EU) were lucky enough to host COO of Manchester City […]

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]]> EU Alumni: Oliver Gloe https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-month-oliver-gloe/ Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:54:46 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=24715 Our alumni of the month series looks into the lives of some of EU’s most successful graduates who have gone on to make their mark on the business world. This month, we showcase Oliver Gloe, Vice President Finance for Asia and the Pacific, at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the largest tire companies in the world with annual sales of more than $15 billion. In his role as VP Finance, Oliver focuses on business growth and geographical expansion in the region. From his time at EU and working in finance to the importance of international experience and having a good mentor, Oliver shares his wealth […]

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