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On Sunday, August 28th, IE Business School Alumni participated for the first time in the 6th annual Dragon Boat rowing race organized by the Swiss Association of MBA’s (SAMBA) competing against Alumni from other top Business schools such as IMD, Kellogg, Insead, Bocconi, St. Gallen, and Stanford, amongst others.

Dragon Boat Racing has ancient Chinese origins. Last Sunday Dragon Boat Racing involved teams of ten paddlers in a 9 metre boat with a drummer and helm. There is no other paddle sport in which 12 people work together to create a Team result rewarded through the efforts of the whole crew, rather than a few individual performances. That is the greatness of Dragon Boating.

During this sunny day at the Zurich Lake, over 200 Alumni, families and friends mingled, networked and enjoyed watching the 120 participants working hard at their rowing skills on ten different boats representing ten business schools.

Previous rowing experience was not required, which forced most of us to be fast learners and cooperate in ways that reminded us of our good old days as IE Business School students! After three elimination rounds, our IE Alumni Team managed to classify for the final round, reaching a well-deserved fourth place! Well done!!!

Approximately 30 IE Alumni attended this fun event coming from all corners of Switzerland (Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Zug, etc) making this day even more special and full of new acquaintances.

A special thanks goes to the hardworking rowing team:  Marc Prager (Captain), Patrick Kramer (Drummer) and Rocio Fernandez,  Kaspar Ernits,  Ambar Rivero, Henry Kalbe, Leonardo Todaro, Tommaso Cacurio, Enrique Melero, Ricardo Novella, Roland Antonopolous, Matthias Eichholz, Helen De Haan, Astrid Wyss, Servane Claudel, all paddlers.

Last but not least, we warmly thank Franka Schaeffler and Servane Claudel for the logistics, coordination, cheering and great support and IE Alumni sponsorship!. Congratulations!!!

They came from far and wide, from Texas, Vevey, Lausanne, Rolle, Nyon, Geneva left and right bank to the Metropôle Hotel in Geneva for the  second “Summer and the city” IE / SAMBA cocktail. In excess of 60 Alumni dined on finger food and had access to the bar on the rooftop, famous location  for his superb views of the lake and jet d’eau, of the  very old hotel built in 1854 and situated in the heart of Geneva and right on the lakeshore. During this networking event, alumni from INSEAD, IMD, HEC Paris, Wharton, Columbia, Stanford, Stern School of Business, IESE Business School, SDA Bocconi and IE Business School laughed, exchanged last business trends, told stories and made more connections. Among the alumni in attendance was Enrique Melero, IE Executive MBA class of 2005, an entrepreneur, founder of the famous www.bebe.ch. The web site was created in 1998 by Enrique Melero and his wife shortly before the birth of the first of their 4 children. “We wanted to use our knowledge of parenting and we developed a community based on exchange. If you have a question, you can find the answers. Last time it took me 4 minutes to get an answer to a very specific question! It is a sort of glocals.com (but created 9 years before) for parents. You can get in touch with other parents, staying at home”.

The web site had become a reference in his field, covering all related with babies, with more than half a million visits per month. “Bebe.ch is a different social network in which parents share their problems and look for advice during the most important period of their lives: conception to pregnancy and first months of life of their babies.”

Enrique gave us 3 of their preferred locations for families in Geneva:

“Parc La Grange on Quai Gustave Ador is Geneva’s largest park encompassing 12000 square meters along the lake. The park contains the largest rose garden in the city and a horticultural center. During the summer, the Verdure Theatre on site hosts free concerts every Wednesday and Friday. “

“Another location of interest for people that are living near jonction is Park Batie Woods “bois de la batie”, a small animal farm in the city, fantastic for children and makes a great afternoon out. It is a refuge of wildlife near the city center, covering some 20 hectares, pretty popular among joggers; you can have relaxing hiking trails through the park.

« Cheetah-Baby Plage » is the beach of Geneva and is one of the top locations for families; strollers; sand shovels swimmers and parents with sunscreen “. He also recommends also pretty villages like Yvoire and Hermance along the lake.

We would like to thank you Antoine Caffin, IE Executive MBA class of 2009 and Servane Claudel, head of IE alumni, MBA class of 2008 and SDA Bocconi alumnus Marc Perut for the organization. SAMBA the swiss association of MBA looks at ways to build bridges between alumni from top business school and supported the event. Join fellow alumni (Photos of this event, Twitter IE alumni Geneva , Linkedin Group) to swap stories and share photos! Please go to SAMBA www.swissamba.ch to get more information or to register.

On March 31th, IE Business School alumni were invited to an inter business school event, co-hosted by INSEAD and SAMBA, the Swiss association of top MBA alumni. Inter business school alumni events are a great way for you to keep your social and professional connections with other alumni and IE alumni network strong.

Following 2010 October 14^th drink success, we continued our collaboration with INSEAD and SAMBA. Drink attendees reached 46 with almost half of INSEAD alumni.

Alumni from Columbia, IE business school, IMD, INSEAD, London Business School, Michigan Ross Business School, St.Gallen, SDA Bocconi, NYU Stern School of Business, Wharton, among other eminent institutions, have attended this event. 

Situated in the center of Lausanne, Hotel de la Paix was opened in 1910. It faces the lake and Alps beyond and has a welcoming bar and restaurant which offers a relaxed atmosphere for networking. 

For more information please visit: www.swissamba.ch. If you have any questions about alumni events, event registration please visit the IE alumni website or the IE Alumni Switzerland Geneva Linkedin group! Our alumni network is growing with even more connections being made thanks to those inter MBA events.

El 31 de Marzo, los antiguos alumnos del IE Business School fueron invitados al evento de inter business school, copatrocinada por INSEAD y SAMBA, la asociación Suiza de los antiguos alumnos de los mejores MBA. El evento de inter business school alumni es una excelente manera para los estudiantes y alumni de continuar las relaciones profesionales y de negocio con otros estudiantes y alumni del IE.  

Después del éxito del coctel hecho el 14 de Octubre del 2010 hemos continuado nuestra colaboración con INSEAD y SAMBA. Se presentaron 46 asistentes al coctel y casi la mitad eran antiguos alumnos de INSEAD.

Antiguos Alumnos de Columbia, IE Business School, IMD, INSEAD, London Business School, Michigan Ross Business School, St. Gallen, SDA Bocconi, NYU Stem School of Business, Wharton entre otras eminentes instituciones atendieron a este evento.

Ubicado en el centro de Lausanne, el Hotel de la Paix abrió sus puertas en 1910. Está al frente de un lago y de los Alpes, posee un bar y restaurante que ofrecen una relajada atmósfera muy grata para realizar networking.

Para más información, por favor visita: www.swissamba.ch. Sí tienes alguna pregunta con respecto a los eventos para antiguos alumnos, inscripción en eventos por favor visita la website de IE Alumni o el sitio en linkedin del grupo de IE Alumni Switzerland Geneva! Nuestra red de alumnos está creciendo cada día gracias a estos eventos entre escuelas de negocios.

IE finance professor Ignacio de la Torre challenged the conventional methods of economic forecasting during two thought-provoking Master Classes in Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland this month. The talks by de la Torre, who is also Academic Director of the Master in Finance programs at IE, served as an introduction to a new Global Master in Finance program that IE is launching in Fall 2011.

During the events, de la Torre offered several fresh perspectives on what factors can help predict global GDP, ranging from changes in geopolitics to education trends. With an audience of over 60 people between the two cities, Professor De La Torre led a thought-provoking and engaging discussion.

The audience included both IE alumni currently working in Switzerland, candidates interested in IE Master and MBA programs, and executives from the Swiss business community. The events were a wonderful opportunity for networking and both events were followed by an informal cocktail where attendees had the chance to mingle and continue the lively debate from the Master Classes. Thanks to everyone who attended and a special thanks to Ignacio de la Torre…. Let’s see if his financial predictions for the year come true!

El profesor de Finanzas Ignacio de la Torre debatió los métodos convencionales de previsión económica durante sus dos Master Classes en Ginebra y Zurich  en  marzo de 2011, provocando polémica.

La conferencia de de la Torre,  Director Académico de los programas Master in Finance en el IE, sirvió como introducción al nuevo Global Master in Finance program qie se lanzará en otoño del 2011.

Durante los eventos, de la Torre ofreció diferentes perspectivas muy frescas cuyos factores pueden llegar a predecir el PIB global, tomando en consideración tanto  los cambios geopolíticos  como las tendencias en educación. Con una audiencia fue de más de 60 personas entre ambas ciudades, el profesor de la Torre guio una efervescente y provocador debate.

Entre la audiencia se encontraban antiguos alumnos del IE que trabajan actualmente en Suiza, candidatos interesados en los programas Master del IE, así como directivos de la comunidad empresarial suiza. Los eventos supusieron una oportunidad única de networking y ambos eventos incluyeron un cocktail informal donde los asistentes tuvieron la oportunidad de intercambiar y continuar la discusión surgida en las Master Classes.

Gracias a todos los que vinieron y en especial a Ignacio de la Torre. Vamos a ver si sus predicciones financieras para el año se cumplen!

Last December 9th, the IE Switzerland Club Geneva chapter hosted a Christmas Dinner at the 5-star Swissôtel Métropole Geneva. The hotel was built in 1854 on the city’s ancient and is located in the heart of Geneva’s, offering panoramic lake views and the Famous Geneva Jet d’eau.

Drawing in over 40 members, the dinner welcomed this year alumni of top Business Schools thanks to a partnership with SAMBA, the Swiss Association of MBAs (www.swissamba.ch).

Among the attendees at the dinner were Deise Leobet, Director of International Development Europe & CIS for IE Business School (europeandcis.blogs.ie.edu) and Daniel Corsten, Professor at IE Business School (bio).

This was the second edition of the IE Christmas Dinner in Geneva.

El pasado 9 de diciembre el IE Switzerland Club Geneva Chapter oganizó una cena de navidad en el Swissôtel Métropole Geneva. Este hotel de 5 estrellas fue construido en el año 1854 en la ciudad antigua y está localizado en el corazón de Ginebra, ofreciendo unas vistas panorámicas del lago y del famoso Jet d’eau de Ginebra.

Con unos 40 comensales, la cena contó con la presencia de otros alumni de escuelas de negocios tops gracias a la colaboración de SAMBA, la asociación suiza de MBAs (www.swissamba.ch).

Junto con los comensales durante la cena estubieron también Deise Leobet, Directora del International Development Europe & CIS para el IE Business School (europeandcis.blogs.ie.edu) y Daniel Corsten, Profesor del IE Business School (bio).

Esta ha sido la segunda edicion de la  cena de navidad de este club en Ginebra.

On November 9th, the IE Business School co-hosted an after-work drink at Brasserie de l’île in Geneva together with the Swiss MBA alumni association called SAMBA.  SAMBA groups alumni from leading business schools in the world.

Brasserie des Halles de L île is overlooking the Rhône river, this site hosts a bar, dining area and is also a place of entertainment. It was a great location to network; make new friends and exchange ideas and experiences about living on the borders of Lake Geneva.

This was the 2nd SAMBA After-Work drink in Geneva and it was again a great success. For more information please visit: www.swissamba.ch

El 9 de noviembre, el IE Business School  co-organizó una copa después del trabajo en el Brasserie de l’île en Ginebra, junto con la MBA alumni association de suiza llamado SAMBA. Participaron los grupos de alumni de SAMBA de escuelas de negocios líderes en el mundo.

Brasserie des Halles de L’île tiene una magnífica panorámica del río Ródano, este lugar alberga un bar, un comedor y es también un lugar de entretenimiento. Fue una gran ubicación para el network, hacer nuevos amigos e intercambiar ideas y experiencias acerca de la vida en la frontera del lago de Ginebra.

Esta fue la segunda SAMBA bebida después del trabajo en Ginebra y fue de nuevo un gran éxito. Para obtener más información, por favor visite: www.swissamba.ch

On July 8th, alumni of IE Switzerland Club Geneva Chapter held their last “after work drink” before the holiday season. For this occasion they also invited local members of the Swiss Association of MBA (SAMBA – regrouping alumni from first tier business schools worldwide). Around 25 people attended the event with more than half from IE. They enjoyed great wines & cheeses in a trendy Italian bar downtown Geneva, which was a great opportunity to network with people from the local industry or to discuss holiday plans.

The alumni activities in the region will start again in September for a busy end of year with: the next “after work drink” in Lausanne early September, an IE conference in October/November, the SAMBA yearly ball shortly after, and the Geneva Chapter Christmas diner early December to close 2010 activities.

El pasado 8 de julio, los antiguos alumnos del Switzerland Club Geneva Chapter organizaron su últimos “bebidas después del trabajo” antes de las vacaciones. En esta ocasión también invitaron a miembros de la Swiss Association of MBA (SAMBA – que agrupa alumni de escuelas de negocios de primer nivel a través del mundo)Cerca de 25 personas fueron al evento de las cuales más de la mitad eran antiguos alumnos del IE. Disfrutaron de vinos y quesos en bar italiano de moda en el centro de Ginebra, siendo una gran oportunidad para encontrarse con gente de la industria de la zona o para charlar sobre las futuras vacaciones.

Las actividades de los alumni en la región se retomaran en septiembre con un fin de año cargado de actividades con: el próximo “bebidas después del trabajo” in Lausana a comienzos de septiembre, una conferencia del IE en octubre/noviembre, la reunión anual de Samba poco después, y la cena de navidad del Genova Chapter a principios de diciembre para finalizar las actividades del 2010.

On June 9th, the IE business school co-hosted an after-work drink at Chateau d’Ouchy in Lausanne together with the joint Swiss MBA alumni association called SAMBA.  SAMBA groups alumni from leading business schools in Europe and the US.

The charming and relaxing atmosphere of the bar at Chateau d’Ouchy was a great location to network; make new friends and exchange ideas and experiences about living on the borders of Lake Geneva.

This was the 2nd SAMBA After-Work drink in Lausanne and it was again a great success. The date and location of the next drink (open to members and their friends) will be announced in the coming weeks.  For more information please visit: www.swissamba.ch

El pasado 9 de junio, el IE business school organizó, con la colaboración de la Swiss MBA alumni association ( SAMBA), en Lausanne en Chateau d’Ouchy una copa después del trabajo. SAMBA agrupa a escuelas líderes de Europa y Estados Unidos de  América.

Se creó una atmósfera muy apropiada en el bar de Chateau d’Ouchy para hacer networking, nuevos amigos e intercambiar ideas y experiencias para todos los que viven a las orillas del lago de Ginebra.

Este fue el segundo After-Work drink organizado por SAMBA en Lausanne y tuvo, de nuevo, mucho éxito. El día y la localización del próximo evento (abierto para miembros y sus amigos) se anunciará en las próximas semanas. Para más información visita: www.swissamba.ch

On the evening of March 24th approximately 25 alumni met at the Spanish-themed “Almodo-bar” for a cocktail party welcoming 2010′s spring season. Throughout this very enjoyable spring evening they were all able to catch up with old friends from IE and meet new joiners while also increasing their networks.

The event was organized by Franka Schäffler (IMBA 2005) and Rocio Fernández (MIAS 2009) from the Zurich Chapter of IE Switzerland Club.

Aproximadamente 25 antiguos alumnos se reunieron en la noche del 24 de Marzo en el local español Almodo-bar, para una fiesta coctel que le dio la bienvenida a la primavera. Durante esta amena noche de primavera, los antiguos alumnos tuvieron la oportunidad de ponerse al día con viejos amigos del IE, y de conocer a nuevos miembros para incrementar su network.

El evento fue organizado por Franka Schäffler (IMBA 2005) y Rocio Fernández (MIAS 2009) del Zurich Chapter de IE Switzerland Club.

On 5 March 2009,
Zurich IE Alumni Club got the opportunity to meet Professor David Bach, Professor
of Strategy and Economic Environment, and Associate Dean of MBA programmes at
IE Business School.

At this meeting,
Professor Bach gave a session titled HOW AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF
BUREAUCRATS SHAPES FINANCIAL MARKETS AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR THE FUTURE OF
BUSINESS. The presentation given by Professor Bach at this session is
available at http://alumni.ie.edu/usr/lista.asp?club=Zurich&pastilla=club&seccion=DOCUMENTOS
(accessible with alumni username and password).

After the
session, the alumni got together for a cocktail and got a chance to talk to
Professor Bach, increase their network and catch up with old friends from IE.

The event was organized by Franka Schaffler (IMBA
2005) and Gregor Minder (IMBA 2005) from the Zurich IE Alumni Club.

El día 5 de marzo de 2009, el Club de Antiguos Alumnos del IE en Zúrich
tuvo la oportunidad de conocer a la Profesor David Bach, Profesor de Estratégica
y Entorno Económico y Associate Dean de programas MBA del IE Business School.

En esta reunión,
la profesor Bach impartió una sesión titulada HOW AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
OF BUREAUCRATS SHAPES FINANCIAL MARKETS AND WHY IT MATTERS FOR THE FUTURE OF
BUSINESS. La presentación expuesta por profesor Bach está disponible http://alumni.ie.edu/usr/lista.asp?club=Zurich&pastilla=club&seccion=DOCUMENTOS
(puedes acceder con tu clave y usuario de antiguo alumno).

Después de la sesión los antiguos alumnos fueron a un cocktail y tuvieron
la oportunidad de comunicarse con la profesora Bach,
aumentar su network y ponerse al día con sus compañeros del IE. 

La
conferencia estuvo organizada por Franka Schaffler (IMBA 2005) y Gregor Minder (IMBA 2005) del Club
de Antiguos Alumnos del IE en Zurich.