Diana Gallego Marín
Published: 8 February 2024
Transforming from Supply Chain to Business Analyst, Diana's Glasgow MBA journey reshaped her career, unlocking new opportunities and refining her business leadership skills.
What is your role now?
My current role is Business Analyst in the Sales and Marketing team for Essar Oil UK (EOK). I support the development of strategy for new market related sources of growth for EOUK, develop business cases and assess strategic projects of growing opportunities.
How has the Glasgow MBA helped with your career development?
The Glasgow MBA enhanced my business acumen and opened the door to new career opportunities. Before joining the MBA programme I had a background in Supply Chain and the MBA enabled me to switch careers.
What were your stand out moments from your time on the Glasgow MBA?
Listening to leaders such as Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, has been the most inspiring moment in my professional career. Having listened to his valuable speech about professional aspirations and business strategy, it made me even more aware of the importance to remain curious through finding new ways to widen the scope of knowledge - independent of your background or level of expertise. To me, this was a game changer, as I believe every professional should not only strive to become an expert in their field but also a comprehensive business leader able to evaluate and challenge businesses from different perspectives.
What you would say to someone who is considering studying the Glasgow MBA?
Making the decision to do an MBA is an investment for life because it opens the doors to new opportunities, and the experience itself enriches the born leader within you.
Studying overseas as an international student is challenging, but Glasgow is very welcoming. How we as students adapt to a new country plays an important role not only at an academic level but also at a personal and professional level. The Glasgow MBA provides you with an exceptional diverse environment and enables you to shape the programme by choosing from a range of electives to suit your personal academic and career ambitions.
What did you enjoy most about your time at Glasgow?
Glasgow is best known for the friendliness of its people and its liveliness. The atmosphere will always make you feel at home. The mix between the beautiful sceneries and range of cultural activities you get to experience as an MBA student enables you to take part in the amazing Scottish culture you will never want to leave behind.
First published: 8 February 2024