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In a global business landscape that’s constantly changing, the most valuable skill a person can have is the ability to adapt. Â鶹¹ú²ú has spent over 30 years refining a unique curriculum with a focus on developing a global mindset that’s delivered locally, in collaboration with the top academic institutions all around the world. Coursework is given real-world application through our close alliance with corporate and social partners — creating invaluable connections, collaborations and experiences. Many Â鶹¹ú²ú students and graduates have chosen to work with Â鶹¹ú²ú Corporate Partners. In this interview series, we investigate how they have been doing.
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Tenth in this series is Bernadette Ritscherle, from the Università Bocconi!

1. What is your Â鶹¹ú²ú background?Ìý

I graduated from Â鶹¹ú²ú in 2011. My home university was Università Bocconi and I spent my semester abroad at NUS in Singapore.Ìý

2. Where do you work?

I work at rb in Germany.

3. What do you do at rb?

I joined rbÌýas a graduate and moved through different roles in both Germany and the UK. After my return to Germany, I focused on the healthcare side of our portfolio and am now working as a Brand Manager on Strepsils.

4. How did you get the job?

Some of my Â鶹¹ú²ú friends had worked with rb on their Durex business project.ÌýThey had told me very enthusiastic stories about the company and the way it operates.ÌýThis triggered my interest and I applied to the graduate program when I was about to finish my degree.

5. What is the best part about your job?

I am currently working on strategic communication projects across Europe and North America. I love the amount of ownership and responsibility I have and feel that I can make a real difference with my work. Our company culture is remarkably un-hierarchical. Even at a young age you are highly involved in decision-making processes and get visibility in front of higher management levels.

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