Text by Saumya Ailawadi, MBA ’22

Saumya Ailawadi is an MBA student completing her final term at HEC Paris. A Strategy major, she aspires to combine her Sales Management experience in the Middle East with Business Development and Strategy-building functions in e-commerce. During the summer of 2021, she is interning with Amazon in London and is keen on building her expertise in the sector. Indian by origin, she grew up in 6 countries. She chose the HEC Paris MBA program as it resonated the most with her multi-cultural upbringing. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the HEC Paris MBA Tech Club and is an active advocate for women’s initiatives on campus.