Wharton Stories: EMBA

From the Dugout to the C-Suite: How This Student Expanded His Playbook at Wharton

“If you want to ascend in a sports organization, broad business knowledge is essential,” says Sam Fuld, WG’26, who was promoted from Phillies general manager to president of business operations.

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Image: Philadelphia Phillies President of Business Operations Sam Fuld, WG'26 (Image Credit: Miles Kennedy)
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“When you’re playing, you only have time to invest and pick people and opportunities to bet on. But I wanted to be more active. Wharton gave me confidence to be more active and do things on my own.” — Malcolm Smith, WG’25

From the NFL to Finance: How Wharton Is Shaping Malcolm Smith’s Next Chapter

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“My primary goal is ensuring that every student has an exceptional learning experience.” — Michael Christensen, Deputy Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives

Meet Michael Christensen, Wharton Executive MBA’s Deputy Vice Dean

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“The most successful negotiators aren’t performing. They’re bringing their authentic selves into the conversation.” — Mori Taheripour, WG’03.

Teaching Wharton EMBA Students to Negotiate With Authenticity

Wharton EMBA students at a company visit during the F1 Block Week course in Italy. (Image Credit: Amy Myers)
“The course made me think about how organizations define success. When leaders clearly define what winning looks like, every part of the organization from hiring to performance management can align around that goal.” — Fong Lin, WG’27.

Formula 1 Strategy Lessons for Wharton EMBA Students in Italy’s Motor Valley

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Maj. Nicholas Dockery, WG’27, received the award for acts of gallantry while serving as a platoon leader in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan in 2012.

Wharton EMBA Student Receives Medal of Honor

Vice Dean Kevin Werbach (standing in back center) with his Block Week class on AI in Wharton’s EMBA program. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Kevin Werbach)
“This is a program where leaders come not just to keep up, but to redefine what’s possible,” says Vice Dean Kevin Werbach.

Meet the New Vice Dean of Wharton’s EMBA Program

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“Take time to be thoughtful and be your authentic self. We want to really get to know you throughout the application process.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives

Wharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays

Kenny Sandhu, WG'26, with his family. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Kenny Sandhu)
“The growth, the knowledge, the people — it’s all worth it. Not just for me, but for my family and what we’re building together,” says Kenny Sandhu, WG’26.

Why This EMBA Dad Says the Wharton Journey Is Worth It

Utkars Jain, WG’27 (third from right), with his Learning Team. (Image Credit: Anurag Maken)
“I know I’m the right person to lead this mission, but I didn’t want to be the reason it falls short because I lacked business knowledge,” says Utkars Jain, WG’27.

Building the Skills to Scale: A CEO’s Journey at Wharton

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“If you go back and just become a more efficient machine, then this was all for nothing. The real value is in how you lead differently,” says EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek Hedbany, WG’26.

What It Means to Lead: Insights From EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek Hedbany