The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi welcomed Mr José Antonio de Ory, Ambassador of Spain in Pakistan, and Dr Lucia Egea, Vice Dean of Executive MBA Programs at IE Business School, for a high-level strategic discussion at the IBA Main Campus. The event was organized by the IBA School of Business Studies (IBA-SBS) as part of its commitment to fostering international collaboration in business education.

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The meeting was attended by prominent IBA leadership, including Dr S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA; Dr Abdullah Zafar Sheikh, Dean, IBA-SBS; and key faculty members such as Dr Muhammad Shafique, Program Director of MBA & Executive MBA Programs; Dr Nida Aslam Khan, Chairperson, Marketing Department; Dr Hilal Anwar Butt, Chairperson, Finance Department; Dr Sahar Awan, Chairperson, Management Department; Dr Sharjeel Hasnie, Chairperson, Accounting & Law Department; Dr Kanza Sohail, Lecturer; and Dr Ashar Saleem, Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs at IBA-SBS.

Dr Lucia Egea provided valuable insights into IE Business School’s pioneering educational model, emphasizing its blended learning approach, project-based methodology, and strong corporate partnerships. She highlighted the significance of equipping Executive MBA students with hands-on problem-solving skills and explored the emerging field of sports management education. Additionally, discussions covered undergraduate business education, with a focus on experiential learning opportunities at IBA.

Ambassador José Antonio de Ory reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to strengthening educational and cultural ties with Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of fostering institutional collaborations that promote academic excellence and cross-cultural exchanges between the two nations.

IBA Karachi continues to expand its international partnerships, striving to provide students with global exposure, industry engagement, and leadership development opportunities. The institute remains dedicated to preparing future business leaders for the rapidly evolving economic landscape through strategic dialogues and global collaborations.

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