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Meet Executive MBA Students and Alumni

Vanderbilt Executive MBAs are global business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs; you’ll find them from coast to coast and around the globe. While no two are alike, you’ll find that they all have one thing in common: an unparalleled experience that has helped them shape their worlds.

Here are just a few.
 

  • Jonathan Osborne

    Jonathan Osborne

    Vanderbilt EMBA 2012

    Director of Programs—Ground Combat Systems, Science and Engineering Services, Inc., Huntsville, AL

    Over the course of half a dozen years in the defense/aerospace industry, Jonathan Osborne came to a realization about his job as a project manager. “I didn’t have the skill set to be doing what I was already being asked to do,” he says.... More of Jonathan Osborne’s Story

  • Sanat Dixit

    Sanat Dixit

    Vanderbilt EMBA 2012

    Neurosurgeon, Partner at Cumberland Brain and Spine PLLC

    When Nashville-based neurosurgeon and small-business owner Sanat Dixit begins talking about his ambitions, you can almost see the globe spinning eagerly between his gesturing hands. Sanat was once just interested in selling medical devices. Now, the phys... More of Sanat Dixit ’s Story

  • Will Brown

    Will Brown

    Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2010

    Compliance Examiner, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    When he was assigned to submarine duty with the U.S. Navy, Will Brown entered a new and exotic world. But for the latest stage in his career, he decided to stay within agreeably familiar territory. ... More of Will Brown’s Story

  • Mary Speciale

    Mary Speciale

    Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2010

    Assistant Vice President, Health Record Implementation, HCA

    Because she knew it would "position me for new challenges and promotions," Mary Speciale had long wanted to pursue an MBA. But responsibilities at home and at work held her back. "Once the children were in college," says Mary, "I... More of Mary Speciale’s Story

  • Sergio Corbo

    Sergio Corbo

    Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2005

    Chief Marketing Officer, GE Energy Industrial Solutions, Plainville, CT

    Sergio Corbo, a dual citizen of the United States and Italy, is also something of a citizen of the world. He has worked as an engineer for Ferrari Formula One Racing, where he was responsible for the wind tunnel. Then, realizing his real passion was sale... More of Sergio Corbo ’s Story

  • Amanda Cox

    Amanda Cox

    Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2011

    Area Sales Leader, Marriott International, Nashville, TN

    Ask award-winning Marriott International sales leader Amanda Cox what surprises her most about her time at Owen, and she’ll laugh: “I’m surprised by how much I already miss being in class.” A recipient of the Dean’s Award fo... More of Amanda Cox’s Story

  • David Stockbower

    David Stockbower

    Vanderbilt EMBA 2011

    Director of Business Development, Fiberweb, Old Hickory, TN

    Every week, it seems, Dave Stockbower recognizes more career dividends from his Vanderbilt Executive MBA. ... More of David Stockbower’s Story

  • Keri Floyd

    Keri Floyd

    Vanderbilt EMBA 2013

    Advanced Planning and Strategy Manager, Nissan North America, Franklin, TN

    Keri Floyd always says she works in the future. It’s her way of explaining her job as manager of the advanced planning and strategy team for Nissan North America. “We’re planning vehicles that will be on the road in five or six years,&r... More of Keri Floyd ’s Story