DBA Testimony

2012 Fall

Donn Pjongluck
Donn Pjongluck Executive DBA student
Baxter Brenton Coaching and Consulting Co., Ltd: Chairperson, Regional ASEAN Economics Community Strategic Consulting
“As a strategic business consultant, executive coach, academic lecturer, and business entrepreneur, I spent a tremendous amount of time researching a degree that would be compatible with my background. My decision was made to join the Executive DBA program at Paris School of Business to complete my doctorate studies. I have been assigned a very responsive, open-minded, culturally dynamic supervisor, who understands the needs and styles to handle working students with a managerial background. It is an excellent program for those knowing what they want and who can work independently. Administrative staff and coordinators are all very polite, responsive, and communicate timely. Executive DBA at Paris School of Business is highly recommendable to motivated working professionals.”
Nneka Ebru Okpe
Nneka Ebru Okpe Executive DBA student
International Investments Consultant, Turkey and Nigeria
“The international environment for a business consultant is one of the most important facts. In PSB DBA program I found answer to many of my professional and personnel questions about business, global understandings and different views at the short time. With the flexible schedule and supportive professors is what makes the program easier and more fascinating. I believe by establishing my goals in the DBA, especially in young age would be the most important thing that differentiates me in my professional life. Being practical is the key for healthier understanding in a short period of time.”
Pierre Samaha
Pierre Samaha Executive DBA student
Chief Executive Officer, Energie Europe Service, France
“I chose the DBA program at Paris school of business because of its enrolment standards, the focus on working experience, and its location. Unlike traditional doctoral programs, the flexibility of the PSB permits the participants to pursue the DBA without sacrificing professional responsibilities.”
Thunayan Bader Al Ghanim
Thunayan Bader Al Ghanim Executive DBA student
Sales Executive, Equate, Kuwait
“Although, many may think that pursuing the DBA while at the same focus on their career might be a very hard task if not impossible, however, Paris School of Business has introduced one of the smartest programs in the region, which is the Executive DBA, that can help those aiming to achieve a high quality DBA degree while at the same time, focus on their career. PSB has effectively and efficiently been able to balance, take the advantage, and blend both of the Academic and Practical world to introduce the Executive DBA. Since the start of the program, I have learned many things that can help add value towards my organization and I'm hoping that my thesis will benefit my organization in the long run.”
Mehdi Sarsar
Mehdi Sarsar Executive DBA student
ICT Functional Consultant and Entrepreneur, Odyssée Conseil
“I've chosen to join the PSB DBA because it's a professional doctorate designed for experienced professionals. This Executive DBA is highly challenging, rigorous and flexible in the same time. This Doctorate program is helping me deepening my academic and professional knowledge in Business administration while developing my research in social Media Impact on Business. In fact, as a Functional ICT Consultant and an Entrepreneur, I've always been convinced that social media and technology is the future of successful and performing Business strategies. So, in order to address this topic and enrich the theory and the best practice, I've decided to take a step further in my professional and academic path through the PSB Executive Doctorate Program.”
Torben Sommer
Torben Sommer Executive DBA student
Equity Research Analyst
“During my professional career (investment banking) my key focus has predominately been on the Renewable Energy sector - Solar/PV and Wind. I firmly believe there will be a global shift in the composition of our energy mix. The shift towards Eco-friendly sources, Wind and Solar combined with Hydro and Natural Gas should see renewed growth over the next two decades. To bring my skills forward the Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program at PSB will help me research the economic benefit of this challenge. This excellent project is organized by a group of entrepreneurial academics at PSB with a best in class tutorial team.”
Belgrad Kenne
Belgrad Kenne Executive DBA student
Consultant at Phase One Associates Ltd
“A top-notch business school at the heart of Paris, with programs taught in English! This in itself is appealing. Adding that to the DBA structure and curriculum, I quickly understood this was the program I had been looking for. I am glad to be in this unique learning environment and I look forward to a rewarding experience.”

2012 Spring

Dina Rady
Dina Rady Executive DBA student
Manager, Blom Bank, Egypt
“Pursuing my DBA is a crucial step in my life. First, it paves the way to investigate more sophisticated problems that need more advanced exploration techniques and skills to reach innovative solutions. Second, by the end of the DBA, I hope to be in the row of scientific developers and innovators instead of only the beneficiary of solutions drafted by others. Finally, going through the Paris School of Business Executive DBA program will affect my personal life, as a result of the improved personal skills in terms of analyzing, criticizing, and decision-making. Those are the reasons why I chose to apply for an Executive DBA program in Paris School of Business, arguably one of the best western Schools in the fields of management and social sciences. The Paris School of Business enjoys a unique position and an unparalleled academic reputation in the western world, with a large number of leading scholars working in their respective fields. Located in Paris, in the heart of France, where one can witness distinctive cultural parallelism, it will not only teach me the most updated professional knowledge but also ample sociological understanding of its cultural diversity.”
Natalija Riabko
Natalija Riabko Executive DBA student
Studies leader, FranceAgrimer, French Ministry of Finance
“I joined PSB's DBA program in order to continue my research in the field of agricultural commodities market analysis. I'm passionate about my work in the agricultural sector and I'm sure the PSB's DBA program would be highly beneficial, providing me with new knowledge. This is a challenging program that shifts one to a new level of expertise through the process of applied scientific research. I was extremely pleased by the series of seminars that gave me a clear understanding of my thesis planning and writing. I must say that I'm very lucky with my thesis advisor. He gives me a lot of support and guidance while I work on my DBA thesis; it's a very rewarding learning experience for me. There's a real team spirit in our collaboration.”
Yves-Boris Indoumou
Yves-Boris Indoumou Executive DBA student
International Consultant in cross-national investment projects
“The Executive DBA Program of the Paris School of Business (PSB) is the opportunity to acquire an expertise in a specific field. It is also the opportunity to share experiences with the rest of the participants of the program. And from the confrontation of those different backgrounds comes a better apprehension of the key subjects of the world.”
Prince Mackay
Prince Mackay Executive DBA student
Marketing & Business Development Manager, Business Development Consult
“My Doctoral course at The Paris School of Business has being quite wonderful and I am grateful for the DBA program and especially appreciated the strong support, creative and critical suggestions so far for my thesis topic. I also cherish meeting my fellow DBA students in the class from other cultures enriching the program with cross-cultural learning, expanded my view of the world. Thank you Paris School of Business.”
Samer Haddara
Samer Haddara Executive DBA student
Branch manager, Bank Med, Lebanon
“I have been looking for the best university that has a program for those who have a strong executive background since 2005. When I checked the PSB (Paris School Of Business) and their classification, I did my best to be one of their students, their DBA program is really what the professionals need as education and experience.I needed to be in this DBA program to develop my research in marketing especially the marketing of banking services.”

2011 Fall

Olajumoke Oyekunle
Olajumoke Oyekunle Executive DBA student
Total
“The Executive DBA program at the Paris School of Business is excellently designed to help me achieve one of my life's goal. It is an opportunity of a life time I am happy not to have missed!”
Johan Verschelden
Johan Verschelden Executive DBA student
Marketing Director, EURONEXT
“I had been looking for an opportunity to take my academic path a step further and build upon both my past education and my background as an executive. The challenge was to find a business school with a solid reputation which offered a Doctoral program that was aimed at working professionals. The Executive DBA program at Paris School of Business offers me exactly what I had been looking for: flexible on campus courses given by experienced professors combined with extensive support and supervision during the dissertation process. A thrilling learning experience I can warmly recommend to others.”
Tolulope Ajayi
Tolulope Ajayi Executive DBA student
Nigeria LNG Limited
“The Executive DBA program at the Paris School of Business has the valuable key characteristics of being delivered by a crop of well seasoned professionals with immense knowledge of their respective fields in the multi-cultural environment at is the PSB; this presents me with an incredible opportunity to obtain skills required to conduct advanced research in organizational management and strategy - definitely a rewarding learning experience for my unique practical application.”
Bates Edgar
Bates Edgar Executive DBA student
US NAVY
“With a degree from the Wharton School a few(!) years ago and after searching for an offering that would take advantage of my two doctoral programs that I completed with all but dissertation, the Paris School of Business Executive DBA program was exactly the right answer. Not only does the program build upon my academic achievements, it recognizes the knowledge and experience gained from senior positions in both the government and industry sectors. Bottom line, it is a privilege to take this next step with the prestigious Paris School of Business Executive DBA program and a quality faculty dedicated to academic excellence. I am looking forward to being a worthy graduate.”

2011 Spring

Nathalie Rebe
Nathalie Rebe Executive DBA student
“"I chose the Paris School of Business for many reasons, their knowledgeable professors, their extensive professional and academic networks, but also its rich cultural environment. I see pursuing my DBA as a great opportunity to apply and test the knowledge I have acquired through my academic years to real life situations. This is the next step towards achieving my career goals and gaining competitiveness in the marketplace. I believe I will learn the appropriate research methodology required in my specific field of interest to become a resourceful business leader."”
Stephen Idehen
Stephen Idehen Executive DBA student
““The Executive DBA program is the right place to develop my extensive knowledge, learning how to implement economic strategy, managerial practice and technical know-how in developing small and large scale enterprises according to international standards and best practice. This is why I chose the Paris School of Business. Stephen Idehen is PSB contact person in Nigeria to promote PSB BBA, IMBA, Msc and Executive DBA programs.””
Oluwafemi Philip Adeosun
Oluwafemi Philip Adeosun Executive DBA student
““I chose the Paris School of Business Executive DBA program because I know that I will be equipped with the in-depth knowledge and expertise to serve various sectors of the economy in my country. This program will give me the tools to lead and strengthen the business sector towards international competitiveness by performing industry-based research in specialized fields.””

Executive DBA students, Fall 2012 intake:

  • Nneka Ebru Okpe, International Investments Consultant, Turkey and Nigeria
  • Pierre Samaha, Chief Executive Officer, Energie Europe Service, France
  • Thunayan Bader Al Ghanim, Sales Executive, Equate, Kuwait
  • Mehdi Sarsar, ICT Functional consultant and entrepreneur, Odyssée Conseil
  • Torben Sommer, Equity research analyst
  • Belgrad Kenne, Consultant at Phase One Associates Ltd
  • Donn Pjongluck, Chairperson, Baxter Brenton Corporations Group

Executive DBA students, Spring 2012 intake:

  • Dina Rady, Blom Bank, Egypt
  • Natalija Riabko, France Agrimer, French Ministry of Finance
  • Yves-Boris Indoumou, International Consultant
  • Prince Mackay, Business Development Consult
  • Samer Haddara, Bank Med, Lebanon

Executive DBA students, Fall 2011 intake:

  • Olajumoke Oyekunle, Total
  • Johan Verschelden, Marketing Director, EURONEXT
  • Tolulope Ajayi, Nigeria LNG Limited
  • Beatriz Varela Diaz, Novartis
  • Edgard Bates, US NAVY
  • Roberta Grossi,International Consultant and Coach
  • Kenneth Lei, KLM

Executive DBA students, Spring 2011 intake:

  • Nathalie Rebé
  • Philip Adeosun
  • Stephen Idehen
  • Casandra Prerost
  • Desmond McGetrick