Yvonne Amponsah: Financial Controller in the energy sector

What is your professional and educational background?

I am a chartered accountant and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). I have an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance.

My career spans over 15 years within various accounting and finance roles in industry.

What is the most exciting thing about your work?

To execute my role efficiently, I need to be involved in and understand all aspects of the business. Through this, I am able to tell a story of the performance and future outlook of the business in a way that enables especially non-finance persons to be engaged and implement strategic decisions. It is exciting to see decisions being made and implemented off the information I share.

What attracted you to Cambridge Judge Business School and the Global Executive MBA?

I was attracted to Cambridge Judge Business School as I believe it is one of the best business schools with a world-class faculty. In addition, Cambridge represents many years of excellence and history that is truly inspiring.

The Global EMBA programme provides a flexibility that enables me to combine a hectic work and family life with the programme, giving me the right balance for each.

What are you hoping to get out of the Global Executive MBA?

I am hoping to gain superior leadership and strategic management skills, as well as understand better ways of working and running a business. In addition, I would like to build a strong network of individuals across various industries.

What are your long-term career ambitions?

I want to get to the highest level of my career and look to run businesses from the very top.