Your Own Path

Discover the inspiring journey of Paula Faciolince, a dynamic consultant at Dalberg in Copenhagen, and an alumna of IE University's Bachelor in Psychology program. Driven by a passion for innovation and sustainable development, Paula has crafted a career dedicated to bridging the gap between business and social impact. Learn how the holistic skills and international network she gained at IE Univer...

Originally from France, Timothé studied the Dual Degree in Business Administration & International Relations, followed by the Master in Big Data & Business Analytics. He’s now working as coordinator for the AWS/EMEA Alliance at Deloitte in Brussels, where he applies the tools he acquired at IE University to his role. Timothé has ambitions to start his own company one day. As well as volunt...

The benefits of joining IE University’s international community Bachelor in International Relations alum Snorre Qveim-Leikanger is now working at Selmer, a global law firm in Oslo, Norway. We recently spoke to the former student to learn more about his work-life balance and how studying at IE University helped him get into a very competitive industry. For Snorre, joining the international communit...

Kickstarting a career and finding a passion for sustainability at IE University In this episode of our Your Own Path podcast, we’re joined by Pola Nachyla, alum of the Dual Degree in Business Administration & International Relations. Pola shares her journey of moving away from her home in Poland, joining the international IE Community and now living and working in Oslo, Norway. From how COVID-...

A Spanish citizen with Colombian origins, Laura has ambitions to change the world. After studying the Dual Degree in Business Administration and International Relations, she took up a role as content advisor at AmCham EU in Brussels and was swiftly promoted to a senior position. She credits the networking opportunities at IE University with giving her a head start in her career. ----- IE - Your Ow...

Originally from Switzerland, Jade currently works as a supply chain and operations specialist at Toyota in Brussels, where she enjoys the interactive, constantly changing nature of the role. Crisis management is one topic which especially interests her—and she’s fast developing expertise in this area. Outside work, she relaxes by playing volleyball and riding horses. ----- IE - Your Own – Zürich -...

Originally from Spain, Leticia now works in Zürich as an underwriter for credit and surety at Swiss Re. At IE University, she studied the Dual Degree in Business Administration & Laws. In her current role, she needs to understand both the legal and macroeconomic implications of transactions. She says she puts the skills she learned at IE University into practice on a daily basis. ----- IE - Yo...

Ana, a self-described “people person,” studied the Bachelor in International Relations. Originally from Spain, she now works as a sales specialist for Banking and Finance in Zürich, where networking and building client relationships are her favorite aspects of the role. The international nature of IE University, which enabled Ana to connect with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, was an...

Discover the inspiring journey of Gloria Spalek, a young professional in the construction industry. She is part of Hilti's Outperformer Program, where she gains diverse work experiences over two years. From Spain to Paris, witness her international adventures and her fearless expression of ideas. Find out how she balances her daily tasks, collaborates with European units, and pursues personal goal...

After completing her law degree, Anna realized that pursuing a career in legal practice wasn’t her only option. Instead, she decided to follow her passion for the arts and gained as much experience as she could in the cultural sector. Now, Anna combines all the knowledge and skills she gained from the program with her love for creativity and communications in her role as Content Strategist at Glad...

Lucía, a graduate in Psychology from IE University, chose to embark on her professional career in the field of Human Resources. Currently, she has over two years of experience as a Talent Consultant at the renowned company Accenture in Madrid. Beyond her professional life, Lucía also enjoys outdoor sports with friends after work. Her educational journey at IE University, known for its practical ap...

Olivier recognized the value of the opportunities available at IE University early on. He immersed himself fully into the university’s diverse community, finding long-term friends and lasting connections within its vibrant, multicultural student body. He also developed confidence in public speaking, a skill that is essential for his current work. Olivier is now a senior internal auditor at Nestlé,...

Álvaro has been a qualified lawyer in Spain—where he practices technology law, intellectual property law and data protection law at international law firm Bird & Bird—for almost six years. His day-to-day work as a data protection associate sees Álvaro assisting some of the biggest tech firms in the industry while also hosting data protection seminars at IE University. Reflecting on how the ins...

Matteo shares his experience of working in the Madrid office of global credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar. As a credit rating analyst, he creates financial models using various pieces of data in order to assist the lead financial analyst with producing reports. He believes that IE University’s focus on preparing for real-world experiences, as well as its professors’ keen interest in student dev...

A credit ratings analyst at international credit rating agency S&P, Laura is tasked with providing future-focused opinions on the likelihood of default of organizations on their debt. She does this by using various financial tools to analyze the macroeconomic environment, the entity’s competitive strengths and its financial position. For Laura, success means putting a lot of effort into gettin...

When Sofia graduated from IE University, she was eager to find a line of work that brought together the worlds of international relations and tech. However, it was challenging to find a position that would speak to both of these interests. Sofia now works at London-based tech company PUBLIC as part of the startup and government challenges team. Her role revolves around bringing open innovation to...

With work-life balance a top priority, a typical day in the office for the Amazon employee kicks off early and is followed by time spent exercising, socializing with colleagues, reading a good book, playing video games or watching a movie. He explains that his time at IE University ensured that he was prepared for his role, especially as the university’s approach changed his preconceptions about h...

Orhan is an analyst for BNP Paribas Real Estate’s International Investment Group in London. In this podcast, he explains the importance of connecting the right people who have the necessary capital to the right project in the most fluid way possible. His advice to anyone who is or is thinking about attending university is to ensure that you take time to explore the things you enjoy in the world an...

Stefan’s life has been international since he was born—he has lived in Germany, the US, Russia, Spain, China and Brazil. Now, he’s living in London and working as a climate risk and sustainable finance manager at EY. At the same time, he’s also studying for a PhD in climate science and finance with a project on the systemic risks climate change poses to finance, demonstrating his passion for susta...

A graduate of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bart Friese is a Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He says that studying at IE University taught him to face challenges head-on and step outside of his comfort zone. It also made him discover what he wanted to do, inspired by professors who also worked as lawyers at the same time. Since graduating, he’s made the move to Amsterdam. He talks us...

Paulina Samovica is an alum of our Dual Degree in Laws + International Relations. When she graduated, Paulina was looking for a legal role in the tech field. Her role at Corsearch perfectly fit her criteria, as it provides her with the opportunity to work with intellectual property under brand protection. Now living just outside Amsterdam, Paulina has to manage a busy weekly schedule to hit her cl...

An alum of the Bachelor of International Relations, Antoine works in cybersecurity for the French consulting firm, Wavestone, where he helps clients build cybersecurity strategies to protect their data. Always looking for new ways to learn, he found that IE University provided him the perfect environment to do so. Whether working on a project or fine-tuning the necessary techniques to foster a str...

Celia García Virosta graduated from the Bachelor of Business Administration at IE University. She currently lives in London and has been working at Fiduciam since 2019. As an IT Project Manager, Celia works closely with both the technology and business departments within the company. Celia credits IE University for expanding her horizons, opening her mind to different cultures and helping her disc...

Tamara Abusara studied the Bachelor in Business Administration at IE University before working at Mondelez and creating her own company, Baby Pakka. Tamara chose IE University because she felt its open-minded, driven atmosphere represented her perfectly. She first joined Mondelez as an intern after graduating, gaining hands-on experience and being empowered to contribute by her manager, and she th...

Originally from Libya, Ahmed Ashraf studied the Bachelor in Business Administration at IE University and now works as program lead in the digital banking department at Santander. His goal at IE University was to learn about people from different cultures and backgrounds, as well as to gain a thorough understanding of business. He was also eager to avail of the networking opportunities with profess...