Amr El Meleegy
MBA 10
MBA 10
Previous degree:
BEE, Electronics and Telecommunications
Cairo University, Egypt
Job prior to Haas:
Global Account Manager
Oberthur Technologies
A Haas business case competition challenge to identify a potential partner for a new Facebook platform gave Amr El Meleegy a "practical, not theoretical, project" to work on; one that tapped every aspect of his knowledge and gave him a glimpse of what it will be like in the real world.
Solid Preparation
"Case studies are important because they help you learn how to cope with conflicting or missing data, just like you would face in real life."
General Management Fundamentals
"The core classes teach you skills that are crucial for any managerial role. The core class in Marketing gave me a completely different perspective of marketing strategy. It opened my eyes to a world of brand names and consumer perceptions that I wasn't aware of."
A Powerful Network
"The Haas networks—through alumni, the Career Center, classmates—opened lots of doors. I felt I could tap into any community that I needed. I've already found connections in the country and industry that I'm interested in thanks to the Haas Alumni Network."
Living History
"The number and variety of speakers who come to Haas is astounding: industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business innovators. Listening to them involves us in real-life issues and problems. They bring us the newspaper headlines and the behind-the-scenes insights."
A Diversity of Ideas
"The diversity of experience and background among my classmates is impressive. After all, I don't want to sit next to someone who is just like me in class."
Gourmet Paradise
"I come from a big city, so I love being so close to San Francisco. I especially enjoy going to the ethnic restaurants in Berkeley—Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese—the food options are limitless."
