Your network, your legacy
With over 10.000 business professionals in our exclusive alumni network, we encourage our alumni to make the most of our community by taking advantage of the many opportunities to attend and enrich their personal and professional lives as well as benefiting from the rewarding opportunities to contribute and share while building value for us all. Our alumni network is a global hub of expertise, fostering lifelong learning, mentorship, and collaboration. Together, we shape a resilient and innovative community that continues to elevate ESMT Berlin’s impact worldwide.
Alumni chapters
Our key alumni chapters are located in Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Rhein Ruhr, and Stuttgart), India, Russia (Moscow), South East Asia, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom (London) and the United States of America (East coast and West coast).
Alumni awards
Every year, ESMT recognizes exceptional contributions made by alumni in their profession or in the community. Alumni awards are rewarded to extraordinary graduates whose accomplishments serve as an inspiration and elevate the reputation and standing of ESMT and who encourage continued commitment and service to ESMT and its alumni community.
Alumni Leadership Award
This award honors alumni who have exhibited extraordinary leadership in their professional journey, volunteerism, mentorship, or philanthropy. Recipients of this award are individuals who have made significant impacts and inspired others through their leadership qualities and dedication to their communities. They serve as role models for current and future generations of alumni, inspiring them to make positive contributions to society and excel in their chosen paths.
Award winners:
- 2024 - Anke Dassler
- 2019 - Peter Minev
- 2018 - Hiltrud Dorothea Werner
- 2017 - Alexander Kudlich
- 2016 - Oliver Engels
- 2015 - Willibald Meixner
Alumni Award for Service to the School
This award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to the alumni network through their volunteer engagement, mentorship, teaching and overall involvement in the ESMT Community. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a deep commitment to giving back to their school and enriching the experiences of current students and fellow alumni. Their selfless efforts help to strengthen the bond between alumni and their alma mater, ensuring the continued success and growth of the school.
Award winners:
- 2024 - Linde Wang
- 2018 - Alexander Trost and Annette Malmann
- 2017 - Niels Madsen
- 2016 - Claudia Donzelmann
- 2015 - Philipp Dennis Niederhagen
- 2014 - Santiago Remón
Alumni Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
This award honors alumni who have demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence either through founding their own companies or supporting other entrepreneurial endeavors as investors. Recipients of this award have exhibited exceptional vision, creativity, resilience, and leadership in the world of entrepreneurship. Their accomplishments inspire and empower others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation in their communities and beyond.
Award winners:
- 2024 - Baris Efe
Alumni Social Impact Award
This award honors alumni who have displayed profound contributions to the society either through social entrepreneurship or non-profit initiatives. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing pressing social issues and improving the lives of others through innovative and sustainable solutions. Their efforts serve as inspiring examples of how alumni can leverage their skills, resources, and networks to make meaningful contributions to the betterment of society.
Award winners:
- 2024 - Michael Tekabe
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