ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Enjoying the views in San Francisco.
“In order to move forward and
constantly be challenged, it’s important
to equip yourself with the necessary
knowledge.”
What advice would you offer alumni looking to move up the
management chain at a large company like Sony?
I was promoted from the position of Senior Manager of Process
and Systems to General Manager of Business Solutions for
Europe, while studying at Hult. I manage a bigger team now,
consisting of ten people located across Europe and India, working
with cross-functional teams in the U.S. and Japan. So, from
personal experience, I would say be brave. Challenge yourself
every year and never stop acquiring knowledge. Another vital
element of moving up in any industry is to network as much as you
can. I made sure that I regularly networked with other cohorts and
rotated to almost all campuses at Hult, building up my international
contacts and learning about new cultures that I was previously
unfamiliar with. As a manager, it’s your job to identify the best
qualities in people, so befriend people you work with, regardless
of level. For those gradually working their way up, never burn
any bridges—a happy attitude is undoubtedly the key to career
success, and beyond.
More about Carlo Viray
• Worked and studied across the globe, in Philippines,
Singapore, and Germany, among other countries.
• Started at Sony in Singapore, in 1995, working his way up to
top management roles.
• Completed his EMBA at Hult London, rotating to Dubai,
Shanghai, and San Francisco.
• Currently General Manager at Sony for Business Information
Solutions in Europe.
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