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Saddam Baricha

Where did you live before you joined Ivey?

Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelors Degree

Bachelors of Science in Financial Economics

Pre-MBA employment industry:

Consulting

Why did you decide to do an MBA?

I chose to do an MBA at Ivey because I wanted to sharpen my skills in business and leadership while expanding beyond my background in data, analytics, and consulting. Over the years, I’ve worked in roles that sat between numbers and decision making, and I realized I wanted to be the person driving strategy, not just reporting on it. The case method at Ivey felt like the right fit for me because it mirrors real-world decision-making and forces you to think on your feet, challenge assumptions, and learn from different perspectives. For me, the MBA is not just about career growth but also about building a network of peers who are equally ambitious and curious about solving big problems.

Ivey in a few words: Please share what your Ivey experience is to you!

Ivey, to me, is camaraderie and challenge in equal measure, it’s about meeting people from all over the world, who bring different perspectives, and learning alongside professors, who push you to think deeper through the case method. It’s intense, but also supportive, and the friendships and teamwork make the experience just as valuable as the learning itself.

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Saddam Baricha

Saddam Baricha

Nairobi, Kenya

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