IESE Business School was founded half a century ago as the graduate business school of the University of Navarra. In 1957, IESE's first dean, Prof. Antonio Valero, was given the task of establishing a business school that aims to develop leaders with a deep sense of professionalism and strong spirit of service.
Fifty years later, we are proud to renew our commitment to serving the international business community. This is an important moment for IESE, which has already had a remarkable impact on people, companies and societies around the world. As we continue to grow over the next 50 years, we seek to preserve IESE's unique character in all our activities. Above all, we aspire to fuel the desire within managers to serve society.
Our golden anniversary also marks the moment to say thank you
to everyone who has supported the school through the years.
Our most sincere gratitude goes out to all of you who have
contributed to IESE's development. Through your help,
we are able to continue reaching for higher goals.
Jordi CanalsDean
