INSEAD Master in Management - Meet the Class of 2026

Alexandre Rey
Previous degree: Master of Engineering, University of Bristol
Mauritian, French

Born and brought up in Mauritius, Alexandre was keen to engage in a field that could address today’s global challenges and decided to enroll in an Engineering degree in the UK. 

"However, I began to realise that achieving technological goals often depends on the resources available, which are governed by demand, returns, and financial sustainability—in short, by business laws", he shares. "I was eager to learn more. Since I was still young and ready to continue my academic momentum, I decided to embark on the MIM journey!" 

Valeria Innocenti
Previous degree: Bachelor in International Relations, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Salvadoran, Italian

Valeria grew up in El Salvador and pursued her undergraduate degree in Milan, Italy. 

"Initially, I thought I wanted to pursue a career in law and spent a year working at a law firm", she says. 

"However, during that time, I realised my true passion lay in entrepreneurship and innovation. This led me to change paths and work for a start-up, an incredibly rewarding experience that shaped my current career aspirations and also why I decided to go to business school".  

Nathan Tops
Previous degree: MSc in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, KU Leuven
Belgian

Nathan comes from a small town near Brussels, Belgium, and pursued a degree in biotechnology. 

"I developed a clear goal of contributing to the biotech investment landscape, with a focus on early- and mid-stage biotech start-ups", he says. 

"However, coming from a scientific background, I lacked financial and managerial education, both of which are crucial in biotech investing. I also want to bridge the gap between Western and Asian biotech/healthcare ecosystems. I aspire to be the person connecting these ecosystems, and INSEAD provides the ideal platform for that."

Polly Ziyue Shen
Previous degree: Bachelor in International Hospitality Management, EHL
Chinese

Polly hails from China and has also lived in Singapore and Switzerland for work and education. 

"My professional experience has been primarily in hospitality, but I’m eager to explore other industries. I believe enrolling in one of the top business schools will allow me to branch out and uncover new interests", she says.

"I want to secure a job after graduation, and I hope building a network here will increase my chances of success."

Hamish Roberts
Previous degree: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Università Bocconi, University of Sydney
Australian

Hamish grew up in Australia in a family involved in agribusiness. After pursuing a degree in the industry and gaining some work experience, he started considering INSEAD at the recommendation of his mentors. 

"I was particularly motivated by the opportunity to shift my career geographically, aiming to work in Europe or Singapore while exploring different career paths within a global context', he says. 

"INSEAD’s strong international presence and reputation for fostering diverse, cross-industry connections made it the ideal place for me to take that next step."