Meet the MBA Class of December 2024

Petra Janney
Role prior to joining INSEAD: Co-Founder at Amelia Air and Hatcher
American

Petra holds an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, and Society from Harvard University, and has devoted her career to create a better future.

"After growing up in rural Maine with a deep appreciation of the natural environment, I see climate change as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reinvent the way we do business", she says. 

"Underlying all my work is the belief that compassion is the conduit for improving life on this planet, and I chose INSEAD to learn how to scale my impact."

Bat Zorigt
Role prior to joining INSEAD: Operations Specialist at Oyu Tolgoi LLC
Mongolian

Bat is a trained engineer and worked at a copper-gold mine in the South Gobi Desert of Mongolia prior to INSEAD. 

"After five years working in operations and project management, I decided to broaden my exposure and scope of my work to bridge the gaps", he says. 

"What’s equally important for me is making the MBA experience a transformative one so I can grow personally as an individual and as a global citizen."

Itunnu Awogbade
Role prior to joining INSEAD: Strategy Senior Associate at PwC Nigeria
Nigerian

Itunnu holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Anthropology and joined INSEAD with a diverse set of interests and experiences.

"I am deeply aligned with the INSEAD ethos, and being in a global environment that celebrates the strength of diversity is where the most growth has happened for me", she shares.

"The experience in the first couple of weeks is very high-energy, high-activity and high-excitement, not many places feel that way."

Hector Bagley
Role prior to joining INSEAD: Director at Ashinaga Uganda
British

Hector is of Scottish and South African descent and holds two degrees from Oxford University. Prior to joining INSEAD he worked for non-profit organisations providing educational access to those in need.

"I am pursuing an MBA to enhance my skillset to allow me to have more impact", he shares. 

"Being exposed to so many diverse perspectives at INSEAD will help me tailor my leadership skills so I am better able to work in international settings."

Katrina Yap
Role prior to joining INSEAD: Global Support and Training Specialist at Roche Diagnostics
Filipina

Katrina holds a Master's degree in Engineering and built her career in the healthcare industry, with the last six years working in Germany. 

"Having had several technical roles, I was curious about how products were brought to market, and wanted to take a more strategic role in the future", she says. 

"As I have experience moving from the Philippines to Europe, it was important for me to feel like I belonged. Now that I have been here for a month, my expectations were far exceeded."

Benedikt Kirchgaessler
Role prior to joining INSEAD: CEO / Founder at CyanoGuard AG
German

Benedikt began his career in the finance industry but pivoted into science and entrepreneurship, building on his passion for chemistry. 

"My journey was driven by a deep desire to learn and create meaningful change", he shares. 

"Leading my own venture has been about more than just business; it's been about pushing boundaries, embracing new challenges, and making an impact through our work. This path has shown me the importance of following your curiosity and being open to where it might lead you."