Executive MBA graduates represent a diverse group of working professionals who live and work in the United States and in at least 30 other countries.

Alumni

One thing they share is the understanding that global skills lead to greater personal and professional success, as evidenced by the following profiles.


Karen Czack, United States

Karen Czack, vice president of network management for American Express, expanded not just her knowledge with a Thunderbird Executive MBA, but her professional opportunities as well. She earned one promotion at American Express while completing the degree - and another upon graduation. And her star continues to rise.
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Chris Sheppard

Chris Sheppard is transitioning from F-16 pilot to businessman. He's confident that his view of the business landscape will be well defined. "Thunderbird's international focus and exposure has helped me understand where business is going...and how to approach challenges and opportunities."
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Caroline Michiels

In 2003, Caroline went through one of Thunderbird's Executive Education programs, "Creating Value Through Global Strategy." That gave her a taste for global business. A coworker and Thunderbird alumnus told her that was just a preview of what she'd experience every weekend in the EMBA program. She decided to find out for herself.
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James Cullinan

In 10 years James Cullinan worked his way from sales engineer to vice president of Benshaw, an industry leader in solid-state reduced voltage electric motor controls. Once in the GM position, he realized he was missing a financial skill set to effectively run the company—as well as international experience to achieve sales outside the United States while working with partners across the globe.
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