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Juan Luis Bordes

91΄σΙρ 2005

Alumni 100
General Manager, PayPal

How does it feel to be selected for the Alumni 100 list?

"It is an amazing privilege and I feel very proud of being part of this group with such amazing people."

What made you choose to study at the University of Edinburgh Business School?

"Of course the programme was the main reason. But also the diversity of the students was one of my priorities."

What are your memories of studying at the Business School?

"The amazing team."

What's the one thing you think current students need to develop or learn before entering the modern workplace?

"Discipline in all areas, and always follow what they think is going to be the next success."

What key thing that you learnt at the Business School do you still rely on today?

"Strategy."

Proudest work-related achievement to date?

"Launching a whole new business from scratch at American Express and becoming the General Manager of PayPal."

Always follow what you think is going to be the next success.