Looking back on your career, what was the most important decision you made (or didn't make) regarding your career path?

The most important decision in my career was taken during ALBA’s career forum in 2003. I was interviewed in search of my first job and chose the one that I felt it was closer to my mentality, culture and personality. That particular choice helped me later understand that what matters mostly in our long career path is ethics, integrity and self-motivation to grow and develop yourself. These principles follow me until today.

What do you believe recent grads should keep in mind as they start out their careers?

My strong advice to recent grads is to first set certain criteria of what they would like to do in their life. Once they discover this, they should work hard with integrity; be persistent and act out of the box. In a tough and competitive world, they should consider themselves global citizens and shouldn’t hesitate to take risks. Hard work and boldness in the long run always pays off.

What made you choose ALBA for your graduate studies?

Having studied Mechanical Engineering and chosen a “tech-economical” direction during my last year at Metsovio National Technical University, I pursued an MBA to help me develop my business skills and enable me to explore my entrepreneurial spirit. I had heard of ALBA and its high standards and reputation, its well established links with the job market and the real economy as well as its competent faculty. So, in the end, it was easy for me to make the decision.

Share with us your fondest memory while studying at ALBA.

Frankly speaking, I cannot distinguish only one. The whole year while studying at ALBA changed my personality. As an Engineer, with a very square way of thinking, I was transformed into an open minded professional. A lot of creativity, fun, team spirit, advanced knowledge mixed with many emotional moments influenced a big part of what I am as a person. Thank you ALBA!