Asia Pacific/India

ARIYA CHIRAVARA

Citizenship(s): Thailand
Geographic Areas of Expertise: Asia
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Custom: Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Industry Experiences/interests: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassador Program, Thunderbird Thai Smile Club, Thunderbird Marketing Association, Thunderbird Family Business Club
Languages: Thai, English, Mandarin

Why Thunderbird?
Simply put, Thunderbird is the world’s #1 school in international business with the most diverse students and alumni network around the world.

KINJAL GANDHI

Citizenship(s): India
Geographic Areas of Expertise:  Middle East, China, South Africa, India
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Custom - Global Supply Chain and Marketing
Industry Experiences/interests: Industry: Energy - Oil and Gas; Logistics & Warehousing; Function: Manufacturing, Sales, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Strategy, Consulting
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Thunderbird Student Government (TSG Student Activities Chair), Foundations Leader, Leadership EDGE, Campus Ambassador, Honor Council, Thunderbird Management and Consulting Association, Global Supply Chain Club, Net Impact, Thunderbird Entrepreneurship Network, Global Investment Group, Thunderbird Marketing Association, Indian Sub-continental Club, Clean Tech Winterim to Germany and overseas module in Beijing, China

Why Thunderbird?
Having experienced International Marketing, I was looking for a course which would allow me to learn about various cultures and business environments in geographical regions outside the areas I had worked in. Thunderbird's diverse student body as well as international opportunities were the main reason I chose to come here. The best thing about this place is the collaborative environment in which we learn from our colleagues / other students as much as we gain from faculty and classes.

VAMSI KOTHAPALLI

Citizenship(s): India
Geographic Areas of Expertise: India, China, Thailand, USA
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Custom - Global Management and Supply Chain
Industry Experiences/interests: Manufacturing and Retail/Business Process Reengineering, Global Supply Chain Management and Consulting
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassador Program, Global Supply Chain Club, Thunderbird Management and Consulting Association, Toastmasters Club, Volley Ball Club, Honor Council, Module Abroad in China and internship in Thailand.

Why Thunderbird?
I was always intrigued by the diversity in the way business is conducted in various parts of the world and the role culture plays in shaping it. A firm believer in continuous learning, I chose Thunderbird to better understand the dynamics of international business and to enhance my skills to enable me to work in any part of the world. The curriculum designed to provide numerous opportunities enables me to study in multiple countries and enhance my cultural intelligence.

SHAZHOU LIU

Citizenship(s): China
Geographic Areas of Expertise: China, USA
Academic Program: Master of Science in Global Management
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Global Marketing
Industry Experiences/interests: Education management industry, interested in airline industry
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassador Program, Toastmaster Club, Marketing Association, Photography Club, Tennis Club, Golf Club, Annual Giving Ambassador, Spanish Winterim in Peru.
Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English, Spanish

Why Thunderbird?
I am mostly impressed by the academic curriculum at Thunderbird, which focuses on giving students a well-rounded grasp of global issues. The knowledge and cognitive ability I will gain at Thunderbird are what I will need to deal with the complexities of global business in the future.

KAORU NEGISHI

Citizenship(s): Japan
Geographic Areas of Expertise: Japan, Philippines
Academic Program: Accelerated MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Custom: Global Finance and Management
Industry Experiences/interests: Corporate Finance, International Development, Corporate Social Responsibility
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassador Program, Thunderbird Student Government, Thunderbird Finance Association, Japan Club, Net Impact
Languages: Japanese, English

Why Thunderbird?
I chose Thunderbird to become a global leader by learning how to effectively work with people from various nationalities and different backgrounds as team.

JADE TANTIDILOKKUL

Citizenship(s): Thailand
Geographic Areas of Expertise: Asia Pacific
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Global Management
Industry Experiences/interests: Insurance: corporate strategy, internal consulting, business transformation, and project management
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassador Program, National Association of Women MBAs, Thunderbird Student Government, Thunderbird Management Consulting Association, Thunderbird Finance Association, and Thai Smile Club
Languages: Thai, English, Mandarin Chinese

Why Thunderbird?
I chose Thunderbird because of its truly global experience, culturally diverse environment, and collaborative learning approach. Also, Thunderbird has one of the strongest and powerful alumni networks in the world.