The world is evolving at an unprecedented speed. This moment calls for greater clarity of purpose in how leaders are developed. IESE is well positioned to become the top business school for enabling leaders to think, act and lead adeptly and responsibly in the age of AI.

A world in fast forward.

We are living in a period of transformation that is reshaping how organizations operate, how work is structured and how leaders make decisions. These shifts are affecting not only business education, but leadership itself.

  • Pervasive artificial intelligence is reshaping infrastructures, ecosystems and the organization of work and society.
  • Geopolitical shifts are intensifying, with growing tensions and fragmentation transforming the global landscape and affecting how organizations operate.
  • Polarization and a crisis of trust are deepening across societies, eroding confidence in institutions and challenging established models of governance and leadership.
  • Sustainability has become a central leadership challenge, requiring long-term environmental and social responsibility in value creation.
  • Changes in the MBA labor market reflect evolving career paths and recruitment models, increasing the importance of leadership competencies, adaptability and real-world problem-solving skills.

What sets IESE apart

At IESE, we develop leaders who seek to make a deep, positive and lasting impact on people, organizations and society through professional excellence, integrity and spirit of service.

IESE’s distinctive positioning connects excellence in leadership with the humanistic values of ethical decision-making and a commitment to serving others.

  • Dedicated to management education: Teaching and research relevant for leaders, entrepreneurs and aspiring managers, producing management ideas and frameworks that lead to real impact.
  • People-centered, rooted in Christian humanism: A management perspective that places people at the center as the final goal of all management actions.
  • Focused on top management and decision-makers: Serving the decision-makers of organizations of today and tomorrow, and their leadership teams.
  • Grounded in a general management perspective and a global vision: A holistic approach to business, considering the impact of decisions on the overall organization.

Strategic priorities.

The Roadmap 2026-28 defines 1+3 strategic priorities that prepare IESE for the future.

Helping companies get AI right

IESE enables leaders to think, act and lead responsibly in the age of AI by strengthening its learning model and reinforcing a people-centered, humanistic approach to transformative learning.

Engaging with AI presents a critical opportunity to return to our core principles, reigniting discussions about how to achieve deep impact on people and profoundly serving society through education.

Building a strong community

In an increasingly polarized and fragmented world, the strong personal relationships between our faculty, staff, participants and alumni foster trust, dialogue and a shared sense of belonging.

Advancing thought leadership

IESE’s intellectual contribution responds to the forces transforming business and leadership, including artificial intelligence, sustainability and geopolitical complexity.

Thriving through responsiveness

IESE is becoming more responsive and leaner by simplifying processes and strengthening decision-making. By maintaining financial discipline and allocating resources wisely, IESE ensures the flexibility to invest in people, innovation and long-term sustainability.

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