Executive MBA Alumni Profiles
Browse through our testimonials to learn why these business and community leaders chose Washington University’s Olin Business School.
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EMBA 2019
Director, Order Management Americas
Refinitiv
“Olin EMBA not only gives you tools, and the knowledge you need to apply them, but it also gives you a lot of wisdom on when, where and why you should apply them.”
EMBA 2017
Senior Director, Transformation Management
Ball Corporation
“What I learned is that I know more than I thought I knew. The program has just given me a new language to use to apply to the knowledge that I had. It's a life-changing experience.”
EMBA 2014
Partner
Louis York Capital
Director
Dynamic Metals Group
“Before, I was leading by reaction. Now I think about my leadership style, and I'm really able to anticipate many of the issues that my business encounters.”
EMBA 2011
General Partner and Head of Inclusion and Diversity
Edward Jones
“The Executive MBA program at Olin is truly a life-changing experience. It helps you to come into your own in a completely different way.”
EMBA 2016
Assistant Vice President
Ameren Missouri
“The experience was so much greater than I thought it would be—in ways that broadened my leadership abilities.”
EMBA 2015
Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer
AirZaar
“I liked Washington University’s reputation for entrepreneurship. The University was a great place to get the confidence and resources to start my own business.”
EMBA 2014
President
Alive and Well STL
St. Louis Regional Health Commission
“Olin gave me a lens to understand my own career management. Now, I’m more comfortable taking risks and pushing for opportunities.”
EMBA 2015
President and CEO
Polaris Solutions
“In addition to knowledge and skills, I gained mentors, customers, and a foundation for growth.”
EMBA 2015
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon
St. Louis Cardinals
Partner
The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis
“I found that my biggest blind spots were in leadership and emotional intelligence.”
EMBA 2015
Owner
District Petroleum, Inc. and Wagner Development, LLC
“The EMBA program helped me find my voice. I acquired the confidence to speak up.”
EMBA 2015
Vice President, Human Resources
Drury Hotels
“The Leadership Residency taught us how to navigate the strong passions, opinions, and personalities that often are present in the C-suite.”
EMBA 2017
Director of North America Marketing
DePuy Synthes Spine - Johnson & Johnson
“The program has allowed me to be a lot more creative in my thinking. It has opened up a new set of lenses that I didn't have prior.”
