CIM Executive MBA Profile

Guy Chaleunsinh

Expected Date of Graduation: May 2019

“If you are ever wondering how decisions are made at a management and leadership level, then this is the right program for you. The CIM MBA program will expose you to concepts and strategies utilized in global business, tailored for the concrete and construction industries, making complex theories relevant and easy to understand.”

Where are you currently working, what is your position and what are your job responsibilities?
I am currently working in Saudi Arabia as a program director, managing mining capital projects for a tier 1 client. In this role, I am primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of business functions or projects. I perform all project management responsibilities on large to mega-sized and high-risk engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management projects. This includes management of technical and commercial proposals, project planning, means and methods of project execution and strategy, schedule preparation, cost estimating, and more.

Why did you choose to enroll in the CIM Executive MBA program?
The MBA program had the right balance of theoretical and practical knowledge that I felt was relevant to the industry I am currently involved in. The hybrid program also worked well with my busy schedule.

How has the CIM Executive MBA program allowed you to impact your business and your current job responsibilities?
Moving into a leadership role, the program provided me with the theoretical knowledge and an understanding of business principles, which allowed me to analyze and evaluate complex business issues objectively, hence more informed decisions.

How did the CIM Executive MBA program allow you to advance your role in the concrete industry?
The program applies theoretical concepts to real-world situations, so the knowledge learned during the MBA program was quickly adopted into my day-to-day activities.