Leadership in the Era of AI & Poli-Crisis

The IE University DACH office together with Google Zurich and the IE Swiss alumni community are thrilled to extend a special invitation to an exclusive event on Executive Leadership, hosted at the Google headquarters in Zurich on May 16th starting at 18:15.

Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into the theme of "Leadership in the era of AI and Poli-crisis” and explore how leaders can navigate this complexity while upholding ethical standards and fostering adaptability.

You'll have the opportunity to hear insights from a distinguished panel of IE alumni who are prominent executives in the Swiss region, along with IE professor and Vice Dean of our MBA programs, Budimir Sever, gaining valuable perspectives on shaping competencies needed for the workplace of the future. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and exchange with high-calibre leaders in the IE alumni community living in the region, as well as with other prospective students and IE.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of inspiration, learning, and networking!

Our 4 speakers will be engaged in an active round-table dialogue:

Elisabete Ramalho, Google | Industry Leader | Non-Executive Board Member | Professor | Certified Coach (IE EMBA Alumna)

Elisabete has worked for Google since 2007, holding leadership positions across the Business Organization. Former Professor in Technology Management at IE Business School and Independent Board Member at a scale up in the MENA region.

Martin Gutmann, Professor & Accomplished Author. (IE EMBA Alumnus)

Martin Gutmann teaches leadership and management at the Lucerne School of Business and ETH Zurich.  His research probes the contributions of a historical perspective to solving contemporary challenges.

Budimir Sever, Vice Dean & Professor | IE University (IE Alumnus)

Budimir Sever is a prominent figure in the world of business education and Vice Dean of IE Business School, shaping the future of executive education and leadership development. Budimir has held various key positions in corporate sectors in strategy, innovation and leadership.

Mauricio Campos Suarez Digital Transformation Consultant | Certified Integral Coach™ | Co-Founder Swiss IDG Center (IE Alumnus)

Mauricio (Mauri) specializes in catalysing external and internal transformation for individuals and organizations. With over 20 years of executive experience in pharmaceutical companies, he has operated across more than 40 countries, leading large, diverse teams distributed globally within highly complex organizations spanning various countries and continents.