Theme: Flow

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EDHEC Business School
393 Promenade des Anglais
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06000
France

Barbara Basalgete

Global MBA Programme Coordinator

Barbara Awuakye Basalgete is a yogi, mother, and academic and student experience curator for the EDHEC MBA Programme. An award-winning entrepreneur, cybersecurity education innovator, and author and teacher of a plant-based cuisine course, she promotes inclusive learning environments, where the power of listening, communication and collaboration is valued. She attributes her passion for cultivating presence in body and mind as the main tools for enriching the diverse professional and personal learning opportunities that life has thrown her way.

Cristian Varas

Global MBA Candidate & Engineer

Cristian Varas is a Chilean Engineer and EDHEC Global MBA Candidate with a background of 8 years in supply chain and digital transformation in logistics, mining, and forestry companies. In his talk named “Flowing Through Language Barriers”, he wants to explore the challenges and joys of connecting in multiple languages and celebrate the adventure of cross-cultural communication. Beyond mere words, it's about embracing mistakes, demonstrating courage, fostering global connections, and developing unimaginable skills. Join his journey to explore the magic of communication beyond linguistic borders!

Michelle Sisto

Former Associate Dean of Graduate Studies

Michelle Sisto is an academic and Professor of Decision Sciences. After 30 years in higher education, including appointments as Associate Dean, MBA Director, and Advisor to the Dean on Teaching and Learning, she is currently on sabbatical to focus on strategic initiatives involving the impact of artificial intelligence on business schools. Recognized for teaching excellence, Michelle continues to drive pedagogical innovation that evolves with new technologies, expectations of students, and the needs for the future of work. Originally from the Washington DC area, she holds a BS in Mathematics from Georgetown University, a Masters in Mathematics from the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis and a PhD in Finance from EDHEC.

Radhika Kottayam Sundaram

Global MBA Candidate

Radhika Kottayam Sundaram, from the picturesque Kerala in India, blends tradition with modernity through her journey. With 14 years in Bharatnatyam, Carnatic music, and yoga, she honed her discipline and resilience. These skills supported her shift from finance at Goldman Sachs to entrepreneurship. Her experiences reflect a holistic view where art, business, and growth converge, embodying her belief in the interconnected flow of life.

Sarah Mougharbel

Co-Founder of Wyes & Polygot

Sarah Mougharbel, a dynamic social entrepreneur and innovator. As the co-founder of Wyes, Sarah is at the forefront of technology that is changing lives: connected eyewear engineered to empower individuals who are paralyzed. This technology enables the control of smartphones, tablets, and computers for communication through mere eye movements. A polyglot with proficiency in French, English, Arabic, Japanese, Spanish, and Italian, Sarah embodies linguistic diversity. She views each language not just as a method of communication but as a unique way of thinking, a philosophy that accentuates the importance she places on all forms of connection. Sarah's optimistic outlook and empathy resonate in her approach to innovation. For her, entrepreneurship isn't just a career path but a calling—to contribute to a world that's more equitable and sustainable.

Tom Mullee

Senior Strategy Manager & Champion of Sustainability

Tom Mullee is a champion of sustainability and an EDHEC Global MBA Alumni. At delaware France, he serves as a Senior Strategy Manager working on defining the company's global strategy for the next 5 years whilst still exploring his own startup dreams that mirror his commitment to renewable energy and sustainability— a legacy of his career pivot inspired by his education at EDHEC. During his MBA journey, Tom led the Entrepreneurship Club and marked his footprint as a sustainability advocate through a 3rd place finish at the ROSS Business School Renewable Energy Case Competition and through leading his team to the finals of the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge, as well as earning recognition as the recipient of the prestigious EDHEC Environmental Award and concluding his degree by studying Sustainability Design Thinking and Renewable Energy Integration through an academic exchange at Stanford University in California.

Vito Del Cambio

MSc Finance Student & Industrial Engineer

Vito Del Cambio is an EDHEC Msc Finance student with a background as an Industrial Engineer and currently the president of EDHEC’s Finance Club. His journey is marked by entrepreneurial spirit, having laid the foundation for startups with a keen eye on sustainability, social, and technological impacts. Vito brings a unique perspective to the finance world, leveraging his engineering background to innovate and drive forward-thinking initiatives.