From campuses in Fontainebleau and Singapore, we meet some new members of the INSEAD 25J class in this edition of our ongoing Real Humans: MBA Students series.
486 students matriculated to be part of the INSEAD MBA Class of 2025J. Forty-two percent of the class are women and, all together, the class represents 73 different nationalities. During their undergraduate years, 31 percent had majored in business administration while 24 percent had studied engineering. Fifteen percent earned degrees in economics. Eight percent pursued law/political science majors and another seven percent earned degrees in humanities and the arts. After undergrad, INSEAD MBAs accumulated an average of 5.5 years of work experience. Thirty-four percent hailed from the consulting industry and 27 percent from the corporate sector. Nineteen percent each had a background in financial services or tech/media/telecom. New INSEAD students who took the GMAT reported an average score of 700; those who opted to take the GRE landed an average Verbal score of 160 and average Quant score of 163.
Beyond the class profile stats, INSEAD’s MBA Class of 2025J is a testament to the school’s reputation as the “Business School for the World.” With students hailing from every corner of the globe, the class brings together an extraordinary mix of experiences, ambitions, and perspectives. First, we meet Arianna Bisio, a globally-educated consultant from Accenture, who brings a wealth of knowledge in digital marketing and a passion for innovation. She views INSEAD as the ideal platform to refine her leadership skills and expand her network. Fellow classmate, Mohamed Eloudghiri from Morocco, echoes the same global mindset. A former McKinsey consultant and aspiring VC fund founder, Mohamed leverages his multicultural upbringing and investment expertise to enrich conversations in class.
The diversity at INSEAD extends beyond cultural backgrounds and into industries as well. Jin Sol Lee from South Korea transitions from a transformative role in aviation at Qatar Airways to INSEAD, eager to bring her unique insights into logistics and tourism to classroom discussions. Finally, Peter Carvill, a former corporate lawyer from Dublin with a rich background in law, sailing, and startup ecosystems, bridges the gap between legal expertise and business strategy.
The class embodies INSEAD’s values of inclusivity, ambition, and collaboration. Whether it’s debating corporate strategies, exploring sustainability, or bonding over shared passions like food and wine or global travel, these students are united by their drive to grow, learn, and lead. As they navigate the intense 10-month program, read on for more about their aspirations, advice on admissions and more.
