Asia Pacific/India

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.