Faculty Members
Faculty
Catherine E.F. Beauchaine
Catherine Beauchaine is a seasoned expert in business communication, public relations, and event management, with over 30 years of experience across international markets. She has led successful communication strategies, managed high-profile projects, and founded CBC Languages, a company providing tailored language training and cross-cultural workshops to global clients.
Dr. Togzhan Jumagulova
Dr. Togzhan Jumagulova holds a Ph.D. in Education from Nazarbayev University, where her research focused on equity and efficiency in student financial aid policy. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Jumagulova has served in various roles, including Research Coordinator and Academic Advisor at Geneva Business School. Her professional journey includes developing education strategies, overseeing international cooperation projects, and managing research initiatives. Dr. Jumagulova brings her analytical acumen and expertise in software tools like SPSS, Qualtrics, and Python to her role as an instructor, equipping students with practical skills to excel in business research.
Baptiste Tricoire
Baptiste Tricoire is a global marketing, branding, and growth expert with 18 years of experience across SaaS, AI, finance, retail, and technology sectors. He has held senior leadership roles at Xerox, Antalis, ZenLedger, and Atlas Technology, where he successfully managed multimillion-dollar budgets and international teams. As a lecturer and consultant, Baptiste has delivered over 500 lectures for MBA and Bachelor programs in more than five countries, equipping students with strategic and digital innovation skills. He is also the founder of the AI Global Frontier Summit, bringing together international experts to advance dialogue on artificial intelligence and global business transformation.
Regional Finance Manager with deep expertise in the oil & energy industry and a proven ability to lead global teams across diverse cultural contexts. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a focus on Business and Managerial Economics, bringing strong skills in business planning, international accounting, and operations management. Fluent in five languages — English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Catalan — and passionate about driving performance and creating value in complex international environments.
Héctor J. Martín Sampedro
is a Quantic EMBA graduate with over 8 years of leadership experience in higher education. He specializes in turning institutional strategy into execution by aligning programs with clear goals, streamlined processes, and data-driven decision-making. He has led cross-functional teams in designing and launching new courses, preparing for international accreditations, and building learner-centred systems that enhance completion, satisfaction, and operational excellence.
He thrives in dynamic, multicultural environments where clarity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued. His working style is writing-first, calm under pressure, and remote by default — ensuring focus, consistency, and impact across global teams.
He thrives in dynamic, multicultural environments where clarity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued. His working style is writing-first, calm under pressure, and remote by default — ensuring focus, consistency, and impact across global teams.
Alexey De La Loma, CFA, FRM, CAIA
Alexey De La Loma is a financial expert with over 30 years of experience in quantitative trading strategies, money management, and financial education. As the Founder and Manager of Financer Training, he has specialized in preparing candidates for top financial certifications such as CFA, CFTe, EFA, and CMT. Alexey’s professional focus includes quantitative finance, technical analysis, and financial risk management, utilizing advanced tools like Bloomberg and programming languages like R.
Alberto Ibarz
Alberto Ibarz is an experienced professional with a background in leadership, marketing, and business development across key markets like the USA, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and has received additional training from institutions in the UK, France, Switzerland, and the US. Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese, Alberto leverages his global experience to connect markets and build strategic relationships. As CEO and Founder of FullTeam Networks, Alberto has successfully led projects in international management, luxury concierge services, and innovative marketing. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, travel, and spending quality time with his three children, to whom he is a dedicated father and their favorite cook.
Erick Manzanares
Erick Manzanares has an Electrical Engineering degree with experience in sales, brand promotion and workforce training. US Department of State Fellow Alumnus, Google IT support and Project Management certified, TESOL certified and Entrepreneur. Erick is Business Development Manager and English Coach with 9 years of experience in Astana, Kazakhstan. Built West League's client base from scratch, organized corporate English training for various industries (finance, construction, oil & gas, investments). Handles negotiations, contracts, client project management, and collaborates with top executives of major national companies.
Isabel María Moreno Cuadrado
is currently pursuing a Master's in Advanced Mathematics at Complutense University of Madrid. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Granada, both with distinction. Isabel's academic interests include mathematical analysis, applied mathematics, and artificial intelligence. She has gained experience in research projects, particularly in distribution theory and neural networks, as well as in developing applications for analyzing the electronic structure of nanographene. Isabel has received several scholarships, including from Banco Santander and the Blas Cabrera Summer School, and has presented her work at international conferences on Fourier analysis and machine learning. Additionally, she is actively developing her programming skills, working on projects in computer vision and fraud detection in financial transactions.
Karen Oldhoven
Karen Oldhoven is a Master of Ceremonies, Personal Brand Enthusiast, and advocate for women and the deaf community. With over 16 years of experience in Marketing & Communications, she has worked with global organizations such as the United Nations, Google, the European Commission, TEDxAmsterdam Women, and many more. Karen dedicated herself to helping professionals articulate their skills and confidently communicate their value. She has been leading workshops and private coaching sessions for teams and individuals, guiding them in crafting compelling personal brands
Stephen Lin
Stephen Lin is a founder of Swift Launch (www.swiftlaunch.co), a 0-day accelerator designed for emerging markets for Sturgeon Capital in partnership with DOMiNO, Big Sky Capital, Aloqa Ventures, and local businesses such as CSpace, Express24, VRonica, and many others. Stephen is an advisor to Big Sky Capital, and board member of Globalart.ai, a startup connecting Central Asian artists to the global market.
Faculty
Israel Leite
Israel Leite is an expert in organizational management and strategic development, with extensive experience in leading international companies. Throughout his career, he has contributed to the improvement of various organizations, specializing in market intelligence, strategy management, business process optimization, and organizational structure design. With a strong analytical approach and hands-on experience, Israel helps organizations implement effective management solutions and strategic initiatives. He is currently the Founder and Consultant at IL Consultoria and an External Consultant at Euromonitor International.
erickmanzanares@gmail.com