A decisive step to gain strategic vision
For Yan Huang, joining the KEDGE full time MBA marked a turning point in her professional life. After several years in the pharmaceutical sector, she felt the need to broaden her perspective, strengthen her strategic capabilities, and position herself for leadership roles with real impact. “I realised that progressing in my career required more than operational experience,” she recalls. “I needed a wider view of organisations and the tools to influence decision-making.”
The KEDGE full time MBA offered the structure, academic excellence, and international exposure she was seeking — essential elements for someone determined to evolve within a rapidly shifting global healthcare landscape.
A learning environment that unlocks purpose
What attracted Yan to KEDGE was not only the reputation of the programme but also its strong emphasis on purpose-driven leadership. Through contact with inspiring professors, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and peers from diverse industries, she found an environment where personal reflection and professional development go hand in hand.
The programme pushes you to question your assumptions, refine your ambitions, and understand what kind of leader you want to be. This experience allowed me to realign my career around values that matter to me, particularly the role of innovation and empathy in healthcare.
Growing confidence to lead change
Beyond technical knowledge, Yan describes the full time MBA as a catalyst for confidence. Through strategic courses, leadership modules, and collaborative projects, she gained the ability to communicate her vision, negotiate complex decisions, and navigate organisational challenges with clarity and assurance.
“These skills immediately shifted the way I approached my role,” she says. “I came out of the programme equipped to contribute at a higher level, with a stronger sense of direction.”
A launchpad for new opportunities
The KEDGE full time MBA acted as a springboard for Yan’s professional evolution. With a renewed sense of purpose and enhanced leadership capabilities, she embraced new responsibilities and broadened her impact within the healthcare sector. For her, the MBA was not simply a qualification — it was an investment in transformation, both personal and professional.
“KEDGE gave me the mindset, the network, and the strategic tools to step forward with confidence,” she concludes.
To explore Yan’s journey in more depth, you can read her complete story.
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