The INSEAD MBA fundamentally reshaped my approach to business challenges by instilling a global mindset and a structured decision-making process.
Jansen Jumino

Jansen Jumino

Jansen Jumino
Nationality/Passport: Indonesian Year of graduation: 2018 Current Role: Chief Business Officer at Mekari - Indonesia's no. 1 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company

What milestones or achievements have defined your career since graduating from INSEAD, and how has the MBA contributed to these successes? 

Since graduating from INSEAD, my career has reached significant milestones, most notably leading the expansion of Southeast Asia's largest software-as-a-service company in my role as Chief Business Officer. 

Spearheading the organisation's growth, my INSEAD MBA proved instrumental, providing the strategic frameworks to optimise business outcomes and the leadership skills to effectively inspire a team of over 1,200 members driving impactful change daily.

How have the skills and knowledge acquired during the MBA programme changed the way you approach business challenges, solve problems and make decisions today?

The INSEAD MBA fundamentally reshaped my approach to business challenges by instilling a global mindset and a structured decision-making process. I now utilise a more data-driven approach, a principle reinforced during my INSEAD education. 

Furthermore, I actively consider diverse perspectives, applying and adapting best practices gleaned from leading global companies within my industry.

Would you agree that the INSEAD MBA helps to build confidence and resilience? If so, how have these qualities been reflected in your personal or professional journey since graduation?

The INSEAD MBA experience undeniably boosted my confidence and resilience. Immersed in a demanding and diverse environment, I developed the ability to navigate ambiguity, overcome setbacks, and lead with conviction. 

This newfound resilience has been crucial in my professional journey, empowering me to embrace challenges and take calculated risks, and in my personal life, giving me the self-assurance to pursue ambitious goals.

How have the connections you made at INSEAD shaped your professional or personal life? 

The INSEAD network has proven invaluable, both professionally and personally. I maintain close connections with many classmates who now serve as a local, regional, and global sounding board and a source of inspiration.

Moreover, active engagement with the broader alumni network has facilitated collaborations and provided diverse perspectives that continue to enrich my career and broaden my horizons.

In one sentence, how would you summarise the value of the INSEAD MBA?

My INSEAD MBA delivered an exceptional ROI by accelerating my career trajectory, sharpening my strategic thinking, bolstering my leadership confidence, and providing an enduring global network, ultimately empowering me to achieve greater impact in both my professional and personal life.