guest speakers Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:43:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 “You cannot run a multinational company if you have not been multiculturally exposed” – Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Chairman and CEO of Nestle https://www.euruni.edu/blog/peter-brabeck-letmathe-chairman-and-ceo-of-nestle/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:30:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=32306 The chairman emeritus and former chairman and CEO of Nestle, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, has an astonishing record of success with branding, marketing and expanding into previously unexplored markets. As part of the Learning From Leaders lecture series at EU Business School with Peter Vanham, author of “Before I Was CEO,” Mr. Brabeck-Letmathe shared his experience and insight on the importance of multicultural tolerance in the workplace, how being prepared can save money in the long run and spoke of the knowledge business leaders need to indefinitely maintain a brand while accommodating rapidly changing social pressures.  Reconstruction: An Experienced Eye Towards the Future Peter Brabeck-Letmathe was […]

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]]> Tackling Global Challenges Through Social Business and Impact Investing https://www.euruni.edu/blog/social-business-impact-investing/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:52:58 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30318 EU Business School students received a presentation from Luise Ammerschuber, the Director and Founder of YESS Impact and AMCO – Ammerschuber Consulting. Luise is also a published author and an in-demand public speaker. She has a BA in International Relations and Development as well as a LLM Master in International Human Rights Law. She is most known for her work with social businesses and impact investing. Her professional interests include empowering women in business and supporting the creation of employment opportunities in developing countries. She is originally from Berlin, Germany; however, her work and studies have taken her to diverse […]

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]]> How to Prepare for Future Opportunities: Practical Tips for Finding a Meaningful Career https://www.euruni.edu/blog/future-opportunities-practical-tips-career/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:51:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29913 Many graduates and job hunters are understandably pessimistic about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has detrimentally impacted vast swathes of the global economy. Unemployment is rising in many countries. Most forecasts about the speed of the recovery once things return to normal are equally bleak.   But does that mean there aren’t any opportunities at all? What about sectors of the job market which have shown growth? How should people prepare to find a fulfilling career in a post-COVID-19 world, and what role will digital skills play?   To discuss these points, we invited Vijay Pravin Maharajan to come and talk to EU students. After graduating […]

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]]> Adjusting to Remote Work in Difficult Times: Case Study and 4 Productivity-Boosting Tips https://www.euruni.edu/blog/remote-work-productivity-boosting-tips/ Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:11:10 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28059 If you usually work in a corporate environment, you’re likely reading this post from the comfort of your own home. You’re probably in your pyjamas too, but we won’t mention that.   Coronavirus has dramatically affected the way we work. The changes will last for at least the next several weeks, and possibly beyond.  Perhaps the widespread shift to remote working due to coronavirus is simply temporary. Or perhaps it will remain, symptomatic of a broader change in the employment landscape. Indeed, the number of people working remotely has increased year-on-year, with a 150% rise from 2005 to 2017. In either case, it’s vital for everybody to be […]

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]]> Leading in Digital Business Innovation https://www.euruni.edu/blog/leading-digital-business-innovation/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:00:44 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=27183 Entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital age. These were the key concepts behind the inspiring round table held by EU Business School Barcelona in partnership with the Belgian-Luxembourg, Danish and Swedish Chambers of Commerce in Barcelona on October 21, 2019. Three successful entrepreneurs led by EU lecturer and expert in blockchain, Mr. Carlos B. Steinblock, joined us to share insights and learnings with students, faculty and invited guests. The topic of discussion was how they became successful and how they are leading the way in their respective sectors by using digitalization and technology.   Yuki Software: Flying With Numbers in the […]

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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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]]> CEO of La Mobilière Inspires EU Students in Montreux https://www.euruni.edu/blog/markus-hongler-guest-speaker-eu-montreux/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 08:00:37 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=24524 On Friday, February 23, EU welcomed Markus Hongler, CEO of the Swiss insurance giant La Mobilière, for an insightful guest speaker conference at the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. This exciting event formed part of EU’s series of inspiring guest speaker sessions, with previous speakers such as Paul Bulcke, chairman of Nestlé, and Mathieu Jaton, CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, that aims to expose students to the world’s most successful business leaders. Learning from leaders Established in 1826, La Mobilière is the oldest private insurer in Switzerland. Today it is the the market leader in the property and casual insurance business, as well as the largest termlife and SME insurer in […]

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]]> EU Welcomes Back Alumni Who Now Run Their Own Businesses https://www.euruni.edu/blog/entrepreneurial-spirit-eu-welcomes-back-alumni-who-now-run-their-own-businesses/ Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:28:37 +0000 http://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=9378 It’s no secret that at EU Business School we really get a kick out of entrepreneurship and innovation, so it’s not surprising that a huge number of our students have gone on to create their own companies upon graduating. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve welcomed back various alumni as guest speakers. These alumni have thrived in the international entrepreneurship environment that we endeavor to create across all of our campuses. We take innovation very seriously, and couldn’t be prouder of some of the wonderful things some of our alumni have managed to start up. It’s been fantastic to welcome these […]

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