After nearly a decade at Google, Ulises Ludevig chose to complement his global strategy experience with an Executive MBA at Corvinus University of Budapest. After completing his first semester, he shared with us how the program broadens his perspective and supports his leadership ambitions.

We spoke with Péter Eső, an alumnus of Corvinus and the Rajk College for Advanced Studies, about his journey from Budapest to Harvard, and later, fifteen years ago, to the University of Oxford. While pursuing research in game theory and theoretical microeconomics, he has remained closely connected to his Hungarian roots, regularly returning to Rajk and maintaining professional collaborations with the Institute of Economics and other colleges for advanced studies. In his view, Corvinus has been on a clearly upward trajectory in the international arena in recent years, and the professional standards of some of its institutes can confidently be compared to those of strong Dutch and German universities.

Corvinus alumna Petra Hajdu-Pásztor now leads her own startup in the international cruise industry. Her story demonstrates that with the right background and determination, a well-identified market problem can be turned into a successful business. Recently, an international education platform interviewed Petra, where she also spoke about the challenges of building a startup.

At the Annual Alumni Reunion on June 11, Corvinus University will once again recognize its outstanding alumni, following last year’s tradition. With the Alumni of the Year Award, the university honors former students who, alongside achieving excellence in their professional careers and/or making a significant social impact, have also given back to their alma mater community.