ZEBS International Business School

We are delighted to welcome Dr Marcus Hoffmann, Partner @ IBM | Consulting Automotive | Strategy & Transformation, as a Founding Member of the Global Executive Advisory Board and as Associate Professor of Corporate Governance and Platform & Ecosystem Strategies at ZEBS International Business School.

As part of a carefully selected group of founding members, Marcus will contribute to shaping the strategic direction and international development of ZEBS. Marcus brings extensive experience at the intersection of strategy, corporate governance, and platform-driven business models. He has served as Managing Director and Partner within globally leading management consultancies, advising organisations in complex, evolving environments — experience that will be highly valuable to our academic and strategic ecosystem.

Dr Marcus Hoffmann stated:

“Thank you, ZEBS, for the warm welcome and for this great honour.

I am delighted to join ZEBS as Associate Professor of Corporate Governance and Platform & Ecosystem Strategies, and as a Founding Member of the Global Executive Advisory Board.

What particularly resonates with me is ZEBS’ ambition to build a new kind of business school – one that connects academic rigour with practical relevance, international reach, and innovation in learning.

I look forward to contributing my experience in strategy, corporate governance, and platform-driven business models, and to working with an outstanding network of leaders, faculty, and students.
Excited for the collaboration and the impact we can create together.”

At ZEBS, we have built a new kind of business school — continuously evolving to combine EU-accredited academic excellence with real-world, industry-driven learning and global accessibility.

The appointment of founding members to our Global Executive Advisory Board marks an important step in strengthening our connection to international industry leadership and ensuring that our programmes remain closely aligned with real-world challenges and opportunities.

This appointment reflects our continued commitment to building a globally connected institution supported by experienced leaders from across industries.

We are very much looking forward to working with Marcus and to the contributions he will bring to our students, faculty, and global community.

Welcome to ZEBS, Marcus.

2023 World Economic Forum Skills of the Future Report states: 'Skills training will become a bigger priority. By 2027, 60% of workers will need training, yet only half currently have access to it. However, 82% of companies plan to invest in on-the-job learning and training to address this gap.' 🧐

ZEBS Real-World Skills ONLINE EMBA addresses this gap:

🌐 Global Learning: Experience a world-class curriculum with courses from top industry leaders and prestigious business schools.

🌟 Unconventional Approach: Break the norm and develop leadership skills to navigate business complexities with flair.

🤝 Networking: Connect with over 100 students from 25 countries and engage with global executives and entrepreneurs.

🚀 ZEBS Entrepreneurship Fellowship: Access optional mentorship, industry experts, and seed capital to boost your entrepreneurial journey.

💡 Flexibility Tailored to You: Customize your EMBA experience with traditional or unconventional paths, plus partial global scholarships for affordability.

🌍💸 Global Scholarships: Enjoy top-notch education at reduced tuition rates of CHF 15,000 for European & North American scholars or CHF 5,500 for international scholars, payable in installments.

🚀 Unlock Your Potential: Explore the Online Real-World Skills EMBA at ZEBS and contact us for tailored deals to ensure your leadership is sustainable and thriving.

Take our short quiz to see if this programme is right for you: https://quiz.zebs.ch/real-world-skills-mba-zebs

More more info on the programme visit here:
https://www.zebs.ch/realworldskillsmba/

🎓🌟 Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievement of Pinai Linwong, a top Real-World Skills MBA program graduate at Zurich Elite Business School! 🌟🎓

Huge congratulations to Pinai Linwong for his outstanding accomplishment in completing his MBA with distinction. Hailing from Thailand, Pinai brings a wealth of talent and expertise to the table, holding an undergraduate degree in Telecommunications Engineering and Information Sciences.

During his time at ZEBS, Pinai honed his skills and learned invaluable real-world business strategies, which he seamlessly applied in his professional journey. Previously a researcher at Hitachi, he now excels as a portfolio manager in Japan. He specializes in analyzing fund performance and providing investment advice on a Fund of Funds at Daiwa Fund Consulting.

Pinai's brilliance extends beyond the realm of business, as he is also recognized as a Mathematics whizz. His exceptional talent earned him a silver medal at the 33rd International Mathematical Olympiad and a gold medal at the 4th Asian-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad.

His dedication, intellect, and commitment to excellence inspire us all. We are immensely proud of Pinai's achievements and look forward to witnessing his continued success.

Congratulations to the AI for Leaders Class of 2023 at Zurich Elite Business School! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of this exceptional cohort who have successfully completed our rigorous AI for Leaders program. Your dedication to mastering AI skills and strategies is a testament to your commitment to excellence in leadership.

Special commendation goes to the top 3 students who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency and leadership in AI:

🥇 [Suzane Yeap 9,9/10]: Your exemplary performance and dedication have set a benchmark for excellence in AI leadership. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

🥈 [Kenneth Yeap 9,8/10]: Your exceptional grasp of AI concepts and innovative thinking have truly set you apart. Well done on your outstanding achievement!

🥉 [Venetia Maragaki 9,7/10]: Your determination and passion for learning have been truly inspiring. Congratulations on your remarkable accomplishment!

Throughout the program, you have delved into cutting-edge AI concepts, mastered practical strategies, and honed your leadership skills to navigate the AI-driven future of business successfully.

As you embark on your journey as AI leaders, we are confident that you will continue to make a profound impact in your organizations and beyond. Your ability to leverage AI to drive innovation, growth, and competitive advantage will undoubtedly shape the future of business.

Once again, congratulations!

How do you Unlock the Power of AI Leadership?

In today's business landscape, AI isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical driver of economic growth and competitive advantage.

As AI reshapes industries and economies, leaders, executives, and board members must equip themselves with the necessary skills to thrive in this AI-powered world.

🚀 Introducing AI for Leaders: a comprehensive course designed to arm you with the knowledge, strategies, and tactics needed to harness the full potential of AI for your organization's success and career advancement.

Through engaging video lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on practice sessions, you'll delve into:

🔹 Crafting AI-powered business models with platform and network effects
🔹 Understanding AI's impact on customers, employees, investors, and operations
🔹 Leveraging AI to enhance customer offerings, employee engagement, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning
🔹 Cultivating the 7 attributes of AI-centered leadership
🔹 Implementing the PIVOT framework to modernize your business model for AI integration

Gain invaluable insights into:

*Why AI-powered platforms dominate markets
*Strategies to boost revenue and profitability through AI adoption
*Practical steps to pivot your business and investment activities
*Essential team-building strategies for short and long-term success

Don't let the AI revolution pass you by.

Elevate your leadership capabilities and future-proof your organization with AI for Leaders.

Enroll now with www.zebs.ch/realworldskillsMBA/ for your Executive MBA and lead confidently in the age of AI!

For more information email [email protected] or WhatsApp +41 79 299 3322.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to share that Zurich Elite Business School hosted within its Real-World Skills MBA https://www.zebs.ch/realworldskillsmba/ a highly informative and enlightening session on March 20th, 2023, with Ingenics AG: International Management Consultancy, a top-ranked management consulting firm by Forbes for the year 2022.

Ingenics is a multinational corporate consulting firm specializing in the transformation and digitization of business models, products, and processes.

The session focused on one of the most modern management models in the world, OKR - Objectives and Key Results, which was first introduced to the business landscape by Google and which found later applications at other global Tech companies including Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, UBER and many more.

Over 100 MBA students from 4 continents gained invaluable insights into the importance of the OKR model and its implementation details. The OKR-Roadbook guideline for implementation was discussed in depth, and students were able to learn about the key elements that are required for successful implementation.

We are extremely proud to have hosted such a valuable lecture and grateful to Ingenics AG and Mr. Dieter Scharl, Partner, Director of Business Unit for sharing their expertise with our students. We look forward to hosting more such sessions in the future and providing our students with the best possible opportunities to enhance their global network, business knowledge and skills.

Zurich Elite Business School’s MBA was ranked 8th in Europe among the top 20 European Business Schools in the European MBA ranking 2021!
puls Market Research has compiled a ranking of 20 reputable European Business Schools and Universities. The ranking focused on the success of the respective institutions' graduates based on average salary of graduates after completing their course of studies and employment rate after graduation. The survey exclusively considered European universities: 20 institutions from nine different countries.

The ranking resulted in the London Business School from the UK taking first place – especially due to its top placement with a view to graduates' salaries. Second position is also occupied by an institution from the United Kingdom: the University of Cambridge (Judge) with graduates' salaries almost equally as high. Iese Business School from Spain manages to secure third place on the podium for itself.
Slightly behind, IE Business School, also from Spain, takes fourth place. HEC Paris from France follows fifth. Behind it, IMD Business School from Switzerland claims a very close sixth position which is followed by the United Kingdom's University of Oxford (Saïd) in place number seven.
Zurich Elite Business School from Switzerland boasts top values with regard to employability and thus manages to claim eighth position. Cranfield School of Management from the UK follows in rank number nine. Last but not least, the SDA Bocconi School of Management from Italy can also secure itself a place within the Top 10.