Rogerio de Lorenzo Leal, MBA Attendee 22/23 – Luiss Business School
After more than 15 years of professional experience in Brazil, it was the right time to refresh my knowledge and seek a new perspective on my career. I decided to pursue an MBA abroad and in English — a choice that led me to Luiss Business School in Rome. The experience was transformative: the program offered a holistic approach to business and management, perfectly complementing my background in Communication and Marketing, which began in marketing agencies and evolved within the financial sector at Banco Cooperativo Sicredi.
Taking on a leadership role brought new challenges in strategy, financial management, and people development. Luiss provided both theoretical and practical tools to address these areas, along with international exposure, extracurricular activities, and the opportunity to study at the Amsterdam Hub and partner universities abroad.
Courses such as corporate finance, strategy, and governance were especially relevant, given my work in a cooperative institution that combines retail banking with a mature governance structure. Working alongside international peers and the 360-degree focus of the MBA program enriched my perspective. It strengthened my leadership, making me more ambidextrous in balancing a focus on results with a strong commitment to people and culture.
Currently, I lead the Communication and Marketing department at Sicredi, overseeing a team of over 100 professionals. The Luiss MBA was truly a turning point in my career.