Apourv Pandey

Why did you decide to do an MBA?

To observe and contribute to the resource industries from a global and managerial lens.

What is the most significant thing you've learned at Ivey?

Community and people are what make any firm, organization, or startup, what they are and what they aim to be.

You know why social media has millions of users everyday? Because they give us a sense of community.
Ivey, and Canada, will make you a part of one, without the need to scroll through your screens.

What's been the most surprising aspect of the Ivey MBA journey to date?

Core-1 doesn’t give you the time to be surprised.

Describe the role you play professionally:

I optimize the exploration and production process for different resource industries while ensuring stakeholder management and managing supply-chain if safety items for over 4800 workers.

What is the most challenging aspect of your job?

Living in the jungles, over 20 miles away from the road network and without basic infrastructure of clean drinking water and electricity.

What is your biggest professional accomplishment?

Discovering a coal mine which has created over 700 jobs in last three years and is valued over $250M.

What books are on your bedside table AND/OR what podcast are you listing to right now?

Book: A Man Called Ove
Podcast: Case 63

How do you manage stress (i.e. sports, exercise, meditation etc)?

Cricket, Walking, Talking to friends and peers, writing

Any additional info you might want to share (interesting facts, special hobbies etc.)

Ask me how I managed to get myself kidnapped, twice, during my last job.