Alumni Spotlight

November 27, 2025
Life Before and After the EMBA: Dickie Soriano on Leveling Up at 52

Life Before and After the EMBA: Dickie Soriano's reflections offer a candid, thoughtful look at how the UCLA-NUS EMBA shaped both his worldview and his work.

November 27, 2025
Crossing Cultures, Expanding Perspective: Paromita Panda’s Story

“True growth comes from stepping out of the familiar, forging friendships across industries and continents, and seeing the bigger picture that drives meaningful transformation.” For Paromita Panda, these words capture the heart of her experience in the UCLA NUS Global Executive MBA.

November 16, 2025
Global Perspectives: Claire Curtis’s Transformative Madrid Exchange Experience

Join us as Claire Curtis, a member of the UCLA-NUS EMBA Class of 2025/2026, shares her enriching journey through the Global Network Week exchange program at IE Business School in Madrid. From exploring innovative leadership concepts to immersing in Spanish culture, Claire’s story highlights how international experiences can expand horizons, foster meaningful connections, and shape future leaders. Discover how stepping outside the classroom can truly transform your career and personal growth.

October 1, 2025
Journey of Growth with an EMBA: Insights from Ben Johnston

UCLA-NUS EMBA alumnus, Benjamin Johnston offers valuable lessons for professionals seeking to pivot, grow, and seize new opportunities.

September 22, 2025
Caroline Mary’s Enriching Nordic Exchange Experience

Discover how Caroline Mary, a member of the UCLA-NUS EMBA Class of 2025/2026, embraced a transformative short-term exchange at the Stockholm School of Economics. From immersive learning on innovation and strategy to exploring the Nordic region’s unique approach to global challenges, her journey highlights the value of stepping outside your comfort zone. Read on to learn how this international experience has broadened her perspectives and enriched her leadership approach.

September 15, 2025
EMBA – A Game Changer to Healthcare (William Hwang)

For healthcare professionals considering this path, I would say: an EMBA is not about leaving medicine behind. It is about expanding your ability to lead within it.

September 3, 2025
Issac Bess’s Road to Reinvention

Isaac Bess’s journey is a compelling story of reinvention, driven by courage, curiosity, and the transformative power of education. As an international professional whose career spans New York, Tokyo, and now a leading role at TikTok, Isaac’s path exemplifies how bold decisions, and continuous learning can open new horizons—both creatively and professionally.

August 27, 2025
From Clinician to Strategic Leader: Dr Toon Wei Lim

How an MBA Transformed a Healthcare Professional’s Perspective by Dr Toon Wei Lim, Class of 2025/2026

August 8, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest Feature

We are thrilled to share some exciting news — our student, Stephen Terzolo, has been featured in Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars in the business education community who are making a significant impact through leadership, innovation, and potential.

July 15, 2025
Unlocking New Perspectives through Overseas Exchanges featuring JP Garry

The UCLA-NUS Executive MBA offers global learning opportunities, including short exchanges in Asia, the US, and Europe. We sat down with JP Garry, our UCLA-NUS EMBA student to reflect on an eye-opening week at Oxford’s Saïd Business School, focusing on the real estate elective — why he chose it, what he learned, and why such exchanges matter.

June 7, 2025
Take Your Career to the Next Level with the UCLA-NUS EMBA – Ayo’s Success Story

Ayo Canlas was promoted not once, but twice! Ayo’s story is just one example of how the UCLA-NUS EMBA can have a real-world impact on your career path, helping you reach new heights alongside a community of driven professionals.

March 30, 2025
Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship

Unlocking Opportunities with Company Sponsorship: Insights from UCLA-NUS EMBA Alumni