A tribute to excellence and global professional reference
This annual awards ceremony recognises the professional excellence and international impact of our alumni's careers over the past year, establishing them as true examples of global reference.
Manel del Castillo
Former General Manager of Sant Joan de Déu Hospital
Gestión Gerencial Hospitalaria Programme 1988–1989
"For me, EADA marked the start of my career in management and the transition period from doctor to manager, which involved a major shift in perspective. Today, I realise that, in some way, I'm bringing this chapter of my life to a close. Along the way, I have learnt two important things: the importance of purpose –providing care from a humanistic approach– and the commitment of professionals. I would like to thank EADA for being there at the beginning and the end of this chapter in my career".
Esther Defren
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Global Experience at Lime. Ex-Google and Amazon
International Master in Management 2009-2010
"At EADA, I gained knowledge, but I also learnt values such as leadership, integrity, responsibility and teamwork, which have stayed with me throughout my career. These values have played a part in every decision I’ve made. Looking back, I’d highlight three main ideas: always pick yourself up, surround yourself with people who believe in you and build strong relationships. In the end, what brings you to this point in your career comes as much from yourself as from those around you".
Eva Dávila
CEO Cluster at Arcelor Mittal. Former Marketing Director Western Europe, NA & Latam at Knauf.
Executive MBA 2009–2011
"EADA was a turning point for me, both professionally and personally, because it forced me to stop and decide where I wanted to go. I came to understand that the real plan was my own personal development. From that experience, I learnt to be and create the multiplier effect in my teams; to learn from constructive criticism and build self-esteem without confusing it with ego. Today, EADA is part of my personal and professional development".
Amancio López
Chairman of Hotusa Group
Dirección General - PDG Programme 1988–1989
"I arrived at EADA seeking a new perspective, some guidance and help with organising the ideas I already had as an entrepreneur. It was here that I was able to consolidate the concepts that I have always followed such as the importance of profit margins and the humanistic approach. Over the years, I have learnt that we have to find our own way, understand reality without distorting it and always maintain a positive attitude. The world will always change around us. Ultimately, it’s about adapting, progressing and leaving a legacy".
Isabel Barros
Executive Board Member at Sonae MC, Chief People & Sustainability Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, Non-Executive Board Member at Bright Pixel and Chair of Grace
International MBA 2005–2006
"Returning to EADA has brought back some very special memories of an experience that helped me grow both professionally and personally. I gained an international outlook, new ways of thinking and a leadership style that has stayed with me ever since. The people and experience at EADA have shaped my career and the person I am today".
Christian Köpp
Senior Vice President High Performance Compute at Bosch and Former Partner & Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), San Francisco (USA)
International MBA 2000–2001
"My time at EADA was a transformative experience, especially as I came from an engineering background. Here I learnt to work as part of a team and analyse complex situations where there is more than one right answer. That way of thinking has formed the basis of my career. I understood that any business is, in reality, a people business and impact stems from how you work with them".
Gregor Bernhart
Senior Vice President | Group Digital | Healthcare & AI | Scaling Platforms, Business Models & Value Creation at Fresenius | Former Head of Innovation at Lufthansa
Master en Marketing 2007–2008
"I remember the effort involved in preparing the case studies, but above all, I remember the value of the discussions and of sharing my views with people from all over the world. My experience at EADA has had a profound impact in the way I think and work as well as my leadership style. It also opened my eyes to the world of academia. I am very grateful to be here today".
Àngel Font
Executive Director at Caixa Research Institute and Associate General Director of Research & Fellowship at Fundació La Caixa
Dirección General - PDG 1995–1996
"I came to EADA with a very clear idea: to do good, you have to do it well. My previous experience was in the third sector and I wanted to learn how to professionalise the way we work and incorporate new ideas of working and organisation. It was here that I realised the power of social commitment. Since then, I have devoted my career to implementing management practices for the common good and integrating the management skills I learnt at EADA to do good".