Jorge Romero OneMBA Class of 2008, EGADE Instrumentation Business Unit Director Arnecom Instrumentos, Mexico

Career Goal

My goal is to oversee our Mexican manufacturing operations. I entered the OneMBA Program so that I can learn how to make my company more competitive and profitable so that I’ll be prepared for that promotion.

Why OneMBA?

My company is a joint venture between a Japanese and a Mexican company. We compete with manufacturing plants producing automobile parts in Thailand, China, Brazil, Europe and the United States. Because I work closely with Japanese executives, I need to understand and manage our cultural differences. I also want to update my management skills to compete effectively on a global scale. OneMBA gives me the opportunity to work with people around the world, which is very similar to the working conditions at my company. I did not find another school that offers this.

Returning to School

At age 51, I’m probably the oldest student in my OneMBA class. I took MBA courses years ago at another Mexican university, so I thought I was prepared. I didn’t imagine the amount of work OneMBA requires! The first semester was very difficult. But I learned to set an agenda every week. I complete my work day and then study, so I don’t get home most nights until 10 o’clock. I leave time for my family on the weekends – especially my 10-year-old daughter. My sons are 16 and 19. I think I am setting a good example about the importance of an education and good study habits.

Immediate Application

In our global operations course, we studied how the John Deere company controls materials shipped from Europe to the United States to reduce inventory. This case opened my eyes. We are now implementing a similar process at my company.

The corporate finance course is giving me a better understanding of how companies manage cash and working capital. The next time I put together an investment proposal for our board of directors, I will be able to support my request in a way that meets their requirements. I now have more financial knowledge and tools to negotiate.

Greatest Value of OneMBA

I tell my friends that the best thing about OneMBA is the opportunity to meet and work with people around the world. There are other programs were I could learn strategy, finance, and marketing, but I do not know of another program that will help me learn how to do business with other cultures. I am making friends around the world. For me, that’s amazing.

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