IE University_Express Yourself_Kata Korponay

IE University Express Yourself Presentation

1. EXPRESS YOURSELF KATA KORPONAY

2. I was born in Hungary and grew up in Romania where I lived for the most time. I discovered my passion for swimming at a very young age, which later became the biggest part of my life. I had major success at Romanian national level , winning multiple national titles and breaking a national record. When I was 14, I joined the Romanian national team. During this time, I competed at European and Balkan championships. My schedule consisted of 10-12 trainings per week, studying, and resting. The hard work I invested into this sport has taught me a lot of principles that are embedded in me. During my final school year, I decided to focus on my academic targets , thereby ending my athletic career. MY ATHLETIC JOURNEY

3. Sports that I use for meditation and therapy Needless to say, I continue to live a very healthy and conscious lifestyle . Anywhere I travel, I like to try out new gyms, as one of my goals is to start my own fitness studio chain. To achieve this goal, I first want to pursue a corporate career , as gaining valuable leadership insights are crucial for building a strong and reputable brand. Padel for socializing Trying new gyms Spinning to destress Running to explore Taking golf lessons FITNESS, HEALTH, NUTRITION

4. HOBBIES, INTERESTS, ASPIRATIONS To develop managerial skills, I pursued extra-curricular activities in consulting and took on leadership roles PwC NextGen Academy Exclusive training and networking program for the next generation of business-owning families Advisory council for Romania and Hungary, providing insights and guidance on better shaping the academy offered Besides participating in extra-curricular activities, I also enjoy: ShARE Program Co-President Consulting on several ESG related projects within the Netherlands Managing a team of 6 people Ranked 4 th in a global ShARE consulting competition ABS Case Society Educational program to practice consulting and managerial skills Participated in business case competitions Money-Fest Committee Teaching kids the history and relevance of money through workshops Raising financial awareness among high school students Travelling Entrepreneurship Socialising Investing Baking

5. WHY ME? AMBITIOUS INTERNATIONAL TEAMPLAYER PERSEVERANT Lived in Hungary, Romania, the Netherlands, Germany Travelled to Australia on a consulting project (2 Months) Trained for the national swimming team Participated in business case study competitions Easily adapting to new people Collaborating on consulting projects with international teams Engaged in a variety of extra curricular activities Broke the Romanian national record (4x 200m freestyle) I have a strong desire to be successful, and IE University is the place where I can receive the education required to fulfill my potential.

6. After the completion of the master, I want to implement the take-aways of the program into my family business , which is specialised in real estate, agriculture, veterinary products, and investing. Therefore, as a next generation I want to upscale the business . The work-like environment of the master will equip me with skills to manage and lead the successful Romanian-based family business. MY LONG-TERM PLAN Master in Management & Strategy