I am a supply chain leader from Cleveland, Ohio who has spent the majority of the last decade riding the roller coaster that is the Silicon Valley tech industry, but recently relocated to Auckland, New Zealand. In my free time, I enjoy reading, surfing, and making music. I am forever grateful for my family, friendships, Catholic faith, and my wonderful wife, Veronika.

State Street executive and Lenny Zakim Fund chair sees an essential connection between business goals and critical human needs.

Lauren Henderson’s story of completing an executive MBA degree is a compelling one. From jazz musician to IE Brown Executive MBA graduate, you might find it hard to connect the dots. But Lauren’s is just one of several success stories that prove thinking outside the box is the best way to advance in your career.

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Singapore, Sharon Lee has been a marketer in the beauty industry for more than ten years. With a passion for traveling and diving, she loves staying active and exploring new places—both on land and under the sea—and is always in search of her next adventure. Coffee is her fuel; she could never get through a day without it.

Marketing leader channels new opportunities for founders with the help of the IE Brown Executive MBA program.

Andrés Lopezlena Ernult studied Industrial Engineering in Mexico, and I’m currently serving as a strategic pricing advisor at ExxonMobil. Throughout my career I have navigated diverse roles in sales, marketing and revenue management. Outside of work I enjoy sports and spending time with friends and family. My professional vision is to ascend to a C-suite or senior executive role, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in every project I undertake

Chris Menier, a successful entrepreneur and investor, pursued the IE Brown Executive MBA to strengthen his leadership skills and gain global business expertise. The program’s hybrid format, international network and unique blend of business and humanities helped him scale his impact, apply lessons in real time and advance his career.

Throughout his career and during his time in the IE Brown Executive MBA, Jarvis Sam (he/him/his), the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Nike has been on a journey of self-discovery. But in his pursuit of finding his authentic self — there is no finish line.

"My network has been enriched with smart people with diverse perspectives, job functions and cultural experiences that can champion me and push me forward throughout my career."

The former rocket launcher, military professional, and project manager turned to Brown’s Executive MBA program to help propel her dream of successful—and responsible—leadership.

I’m originally from the city of Chihuahua, in Mexico, but I’ve lived and worked in the US for over 20 years. I am currently the VP of Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) at Leal Therapeutics, a biotech startup focused on developing ultra-precise therapeutics for patients with major disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).

I’ve worked in the oligonucleotide therapeutics field for over 10 years. Apart from my background in organic synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and virology, my doctoral and post-doctoral work included modifying oligonucleotides for nanotechnological, biochemical and therapeutic applications. Now, I oversee a talented group of scientists in the discovery, medicinal chemistry, pre-clinical manufacture and technology innovation of CNS therapeutics.

Seamus is currently acting as the Capital Markets Value Stream Lead at Truist, where he leads a team to deliver strategic initiatives for Corporate & Investment Banking Executive Leadership. His background includes roles as a Tech Strategy & Advisory and Management Consultant with Accenture in the US and Ireland, as well as holding a number of certifications and licenses in management, cloud technology, agile methodologies, analytics, and financial markets.

An active volunteer and public speaker, Seamus is a Division Director within Georgia’s Toastmasters District 44. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Auburn University and is a candidate within the IE Brown Executive MBA program (Cohort 14).

Shailesh Prajapati is a seasoned technology executive with over 28 years of experience in Technology Infrastructure, Data Management, and AI/ML. He currently leads the Data Center of Excellence global teams Solution Design & Development to solve complex operational issues within the Chief Operating Office line of business. He is a current student in the IE Brown Executive MBA, a joint program from Brown University and IE Business School.