Learn more about the Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics through participant and alumni testimonials, key insights from professors and partners, and helpful information from the Programme Director.

Blue MBA stories

PARTICIPANT STORIES

Leonid Khojayev - A Leader in Maritime Safety Monitoring Solutions

Leonid Khojayev, Managing Director and Co-Owner of MarinTel, has driven his company to the forefront of maritime safety monitoring solutions through innovation and adaptability. With over 12 years of experience in maritime electronics, Khojayev attributes his strategic insight and leadership skills to the Blue MBA programme at Copenhagen Business School. This article explores how his Blue MBA journey has played a pivotal role in shaping MatinTel's growth and his professional development.

PARTICIPANT STORIES

Erle Kristin Wagle's Blue MBA Journey: Driving $50M in Savings and Cutting CO2 Emissions

Erle Kristin Wagle, Director of Maritime Strategy and Business Development at Mintra, shares her transformative journey through the CBS Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics programme at Copenhagen Business School. Through the Blue MBA, Wagle achieved remarkable milestones, including contributing to a $50 million annual fuel saving for her employer and significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Portrait of Jonas Erlandsen, Blue MBA participant

LEADERSHIP

”The Blue MBA: with its pristine reputation there is nothing like it”

Jonas Erlandsen started his career in shipping to broaden his horizon. After managing logistics in Africa for several years, he decided to return to the class room and take part in the Blue MBA programme.

Picture of Alain Pinto on a ship. He is a participant of the Executive MBA in shipping and logistics class of 2023.

CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH

“The Blue MBA inspires us”

Alain Pinto is the Finance Director at Campbell Global Ltd, a dry bulk operator transporting commodities worldwide, and participant in the Blue MBA programme. He shares his view on ship financing and the current developments in the sector.

Portrait of Jacob Heinricy Jensen, Blue MBA class of 2023

SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

Building a global future

Jacob Heinricy Jensen worked in the oil and gas sector for several years before switching to the offshore wind industry. He values the increasing commitment to help building a global future of greatly reduced carbon emissions within Cadeler A/S, where he works as chief operations officer. To expand his knowledge in the shipping and logistics industry, he started the Blue MBA.

Portrait of Kristine Palm, Senior air logistics director, Kuehne+Nagel

LEADERSHIP

PARTICIPANT STORIES

Flying high with the Blue MBA

Kristine Palm has collected a lot of experience in the airfreight business and now works as an airfreight expert for Kuehne+Nagel. To broaden her views of the shipping industry she decided that the Blue MBA was the best next step.

PARTICIPANT STORIES

Passion and persistence were key

Due to passion and persistence Frederik Rye Lytzen became partner in the Baltic Shipping Company A/S at the young age of 26. Three years later he enrolled in the Blue MBA to improve his knowledge and understanding of the shipping industry with the Copenhagen Business School.

Portrait of Alessio La Rosa, Blue MBA participant

SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

Managing risk opens up opportunities

Alessio La Rosa is a strong believer of lifelong learning. Therefore, he decided to take the Blue MBA programme, to challenge himself and become a better version of himself.

Portrait of Ioanna Prassou, Blue MBA participant

DIGITALISATION

PARTICIPANT STORIES

"A profound transformation journey ahead”

Historically the shipping industry has been regarded as highly conservative, but transformation is underway. Changemaker, Ioanna Prassou, is pushing the envelope to keep up with global developments.

Portrait of Captain Kavi Diwan, Blue MBA Participant

SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS

PARTICIPANT STORIES

Safety of life at sea is the priority

Captain Kavi Diwan understands the necessity of safety on vessels. Throughout his career safety on board has always been a central aspect. He shares insights into the industry and his view on the Blue MBA.

DIGITALISATION

PARTICIPANT STORIES

"My industry is 10 years behind in digitalisation"

Danish operations manager Liv Kjaer knows that that the shipping industry is lagging behind other sectors when it comes to digitalisation. Through her senior role at a leading product tanker, she leads from the front with advocacy of modern techniques and through the educational path of the Blue MBA

CAREER & PERSONAL GROWTH

The ideal education for leaders of the maritime industry

The Executive MBA in Shipping and Logistics, also known as the Blue MBA, is developing key professionals that will lead the sector towards a greener and sustainable future.