The Value of a Chicago Booth Executive MBA: Alumni Insights from Around the Globe

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM until 8:00 AMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

Prospective Executive MBA students often ask whether the experience will truly be worth the required investment of time, resources, and energy.  When evaluating a global program designed for senior professionals, such as the Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA, there is no better way to gain insight than to hear directly from alumni.

In this virtual panel join alumni from our Chicago, London, and Hong Kong campuses as they share their Booth experiences. Attend this session to:

  • Discover how the Booth EMBA has shaped their leadership approach, influenced their careers, and delivered value both professionally and personally.
  • Understand the unique global nature of the Booth EMBA, including the classroom experience across campuses and strength of the worldwide alumni network.
  • Learn how the program supports executives navigating complex, international careers.

Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain candid advice from alumni who have successfully completed the program.

Whether you are early in your exploration or actively preparing an application, this session will provide practical perspective on what it means to earn a Chicago Booth Executive MBA in a global context.

Thursday February 5 | Online via Zoom
7am Chicago | 1pm London | 9pm Hong Kong

Featured Alumni Panelists

Andrew Yang ’24
Executive MBA – Asia
General Manager, Hong Kong Golf and Tennis Academy

Carmen Harabagiu ’25
Executive MBA – Europe
Director, Strategic Finance, Accordion

Farukh Awais ’21
Executive MBA – North America
Senior Director, Corporate Development, M&A, and Strategy, Samsung

Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.