An Ivey MBA team won the NIBC Case Competition in Vancouver, distinguishing themselves amongst over 382 teams worldwide. The team, composed of John O’Sullivan, Ryan Nelson, Karim Mashnuk and Josh Axler, began at 5:00 AM on a foggy Wednesday morning.
They were handed a case that presented Electronic Arts Inc. with an opportunity to pursue the acquisition of a smaller but well known competitor, Take Two Interactive.
L to R: John O’Sullivan, Ryan Nelson, Robert Herjavac, Josh Axler and Karim Mashnuk
After six gruelling hours of financial analysis and creative brainstorming, Team Ivey MBA had a solution that they were set to impress upon the judges. After two rounds of presentations in front of increasingly senior investment bankers, 24 MBA teams were reduced to just two. On the final day, Team Ivey MBA presented in front of more than 300 students and 150 professionals and prevailed as the 2015 NIBC Case Competition winners.
The Ivey team receiving the 1st place prize.
About Ryan Nelson:
Ryan Nelson is an Ivey MBA candidate from the 2015 graduating class. He has experience in Investment and Asset Management with DREAM Corp., and is intent on returning to the real estate industry upon graduation. He has also been fortunate enough to have traveled around the world, with work experiences ranging from Europe to India to Australia.