When Tugay joined the GEMBA programme at RSM, he expected to sharpen his business skills, and he has. But what he didn’t anticipate was the depth of personal growth the experience would demand.
When discussing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Tugay speaks candidly about his personal connection to SDG #1 – No Poverty:
“I was born and raised in the Netherlands, and that makes me privileged. But my ancestors weren’t. One grandfather was from Italy, the other from Turkey, and both grew up in poverty. I carry their legacy with me. I have a deep desire to break the cycle and help build a world where everyone has a fair chance at a better life.”
This was just one of many powerful reflections Tugay shares - including his belief in leading by creating a safe environment.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear more from Tugay and the leadership insights he’s gained along the way.
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When Tugay joined the GEMBA programme at RSM, he expected to sharpen his business skills, and he has. But what he didn’t anticipate was the depth of personal growth the experience would demand.
When discussing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Tugay speaks candidly about his personal connection to SDG #1 – No Poverty:
“I was born and raised in the Netherlands, and that makes me privileged. But my ancestors weren’t. One grandfather was from Italy, the other from Turkey, and both grew up in poverty. I carry their legacy with me. I have a deep desire to break the cycle and help build a world where everyone has a fair chance at a better life.”
This was just one of many powerful reflections Tugay shares - including his belief in leading by creating a safe environment.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear more from Tugay and the leadership insights he’s gained along the way.
Advancing beyond technical expertise with a GEMBA - with Serge Duarte Pinto (GEMBA '25)
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Advancing beyond technical expertise with a GEMBA - with Serge Duarte Pinto (GEMBA '25)
The first SDG that comes to mind is quality education,’ says Serge Duarte Pinto. Serge joined the Global Executive MBA Class of ’25 in September last year. ‘As a scientist I have always been close to the education system and now I am the father of two children and I also look at it from another angle,’ he shares when asked about the Sustainable Development Goals.
In this podcast we discuss his GEMBA journey, how he experiences the Strategic Leadership Development course that runs throughout the whole programme and what his advice is, if you want to do an MBA.
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When Tugay joined the GEMBA programme at RSM, he expected to sharpen his business skills, and he has. But what he didn’t anticipate was the depth of personal growth the experience would demand.
When discussing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Tugay speaks candidly about his personal connection to SDG #1 – No Poverty:
“I was born and raised in the Netherlands, and that makes me privileged. But my ancestors weren’t. One grandfather was from Italy, the other from Turkey, and both grew up in poverty. I carry their legacy with me. I have a deep desire to break the cycle and help build a world where everyone has a fair chance at a better life.”
This was just one of many powerful reflections Tugay shares - including his belief in leading by creating a safe environment.
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear more from Tugay and the leadership insights he’s gained along the way.
