I have always been very proud of having gone to INSEAD, and always support and encourage others who are interested in going.
Tidjane Thiam
“I had been educated in a very French context and was heading for a career in teaching and research. But I wanted to be more open to the world. INSEAD offered me a unique opportunity to get to know people from different cultures and backgrounds and it was INSEAD’s reputation for excellence that appealed to me - I wanted to learn from what I considered to be the best.
My fondest memories are of the intellectual stimulation and the very strong friendships I made with people from around the world - many of whom I have stayed friends with and who I am in regular contact with more than 20 years later.
My time at INSEAD broadened my horizons enormously. I knew I would benefit from doing an MBA. The international nature of INSEAD was also important - there was huge diversity in my class with more than 30 nationalities represented and I believe it is still the most international business school in the world. My experiences at INSEAD still influence my career and the choices I make to this day.”
