Kenrick Li (DiMBA Intake 2023) from Vancouver, BC, Canada. He currently works as a Regional Manager in the Luxury Automobile Industry, dealing with captive finance and lending, after-sales product planning and sales training.    

Emphasis on Personal Growth and Leadership Development   

Hailing from Japan, our Digital MBA Intake 2023 student Satoshi Nonaka (Justin) is a seasoned professional embarking on an online MBA journey alongside his senior-level leadership role in Silicon Valley. As a senior-level leader, he currently oversees strategic partnerships between insurance and innovative startups, spearheading these initiatives under the venture capital arm of the MS&AD Group.

We had the opportunity to host a sharing session with Nina Pan (DiMBA Intake 2022), currently the Chief Procurement Officer and Greater China Commercial Director at Avolta Group. Soon, she will take on the role of Vice President of Commercial Strategy for North America, managing operations valued at US$5 billion.  

Born and raised in India, Prabhav Gupta (Digital MBA Intake 2024) has cultivated a truly global professional and academic journey. He pursued his bachelor's degree in at HKUST, located in one of the world's foremost financial hubs. His professional experiences span diverse industries, including travel retail, oil and gas chemicals, and the educational sector, with roles based across both Hong Kong and the United States.

We recently connected with DiMBA Intake 2023 student Yennis Ng, whose journey exemplifies how HKUST's Digital MBA program extends far beyond online learning. Fresh from completing the intensive Enhanced Professional Skills (EPS) program, Yennis shared insights into how the program combines digital flexibility with powerful in-person experiences.   

Raised between Beijing and Canada, Alice Zhang (Digital MBA Intake 2024) has developed a global perspective that shapes her approach to business. As a Partner Manager at Tencent, she collaborates with international partners, driving growth through innovative digital solutions.  

The Motivation Behind an MBA Journey  

Inna Kim (Asia-Pacific Part-Time MBA Intake 2024), a Power System Engineer and Deputy Director from Kazakhstan, is balancing complex responsibilities while focusing on sustainable power systems and strategic projects. Recognizing the need to expand her expertise beyond technical knowledge, Inna decided to pursue an MBA.  

Ilias Trachanas (Digital MBA Intake 2024), originally from Athens, Greece, has carved a niche for himself in the technological sector through his extensive background in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a PhD in telecommunications from Germany.