Wharton Stories: EMBA

Caption: Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA for Executives (EMBA) program Mauro Guillén at the Wharton Forum in London. (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Wharton School)
“Much of my work has focused on understanding how countries, institutions, and businesses interact across borders, so receiving this recognition from the King of Spain is very special to me,” says Vice Dean of the MBA Program for Executives Mauro Guillén.

Meet the Knighted Professor Shaping Global Business Education

Sam Fuld, WG'26 (Image Credit: Miles Kennedy)
“If you want to ascend in a sports organization, broad business knowledge is essential,” says Sam Fuld, WG’26, who was promoted from Phillies general manager to president of business operations.

From the Dugout to the C-Suite: How This Student Expanded His Playbook at Wharton

Kristen Denzer, WG’26, (middle) in front of a Tierra Encantada location. (Image Credit: Robert Thesing)
“I’m leaving Wharton a stronger operator, leader, and decision maker thanks to what I learned here,” says Kristen Denzer, WG’26.

How Wharton Is Helping This Founder Scale and Lead a Childcare Brand

Mrugesh Desai, WG’25, with Global cohort students during a Block Week in Seoul, Korea. (Image Credit: Erica Laycock)
“Whether virtual or in person, networking is proactive,” says Mrugesh Desai, WG’25. “You need to make the effort, but the effort always pays off.”

How Students in Wharton’s EMBA Global Cohort Build Community

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“Doing this program together elevates the entire experience and the value we take away,” says Rohit Chawla, WG’27.

Sharing the Journey: Why This Couple Chose Wharton’s EMBA Together

Students learning about the Penn Wharton Innovation Fund. (Image Credit: Venture Lab)
“Venture Lab has been the cornerstone of my entrepreneurial evolution. It’s where ideas get pressure-tested and pushed to a higher level,” says Madison Li, WG’26.

Entrepreneurship at Every Stage: How EMBA Students Engage With Venture Lab

Neal Ellsworth, WG'24, with EMBA students in Prof. Kevin Kaiser’s Valuation course. (Image Credit: Kevin Kaiser)
“The Career Management team was there for every stage: job search strategy, resume, interviews, negotiations – everything. And my executive coach helped me think holistically about what I wanted,” says Neal Ellsworth, WG’24.

How Wharton Helped This Marine Accelerate His Career

Dr. Sarah Minasyan, MD, WG’23 and classmates reuniting for an educational session on AI in healthcare
“I now understand how hospitals run from a business perspective. I can speak the language. That changes everything,” says Dr. Sarah Minasyan, MD, WG’23.

How Wharton Is Helping This Heart Surgeon Expand Her Impact Beyond the Operating Room

Prof. Kent Smetters in conversation with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at Perry World House in 2019 (Image Credit: Wharton Alumni Magazine)
“We teach you how to think critically, how to use data effectively, and how to adapt. That way, when your industry shifts — and it will — you’ll have the knowledge and skills required to innovate and lead the way forward,” says Prof. Kent Smetters.

Prof. Kent Smetters Challenges EMBA Students to Think Like Economists

Wharton EMBA students in Milan for GBW. (Image Credit: Meg Chiodo)
“[This class] is a prime example of why I chose Wharton: learning, applying, and connecting on a global scale,” says James Brown III, WG’26.

Wharton’s Global Business Week: Expanding Horizons, Building Connections