MSM Executive MBA alumnus Executive Director and Head of Strategy at Interbrand

You can find an MSM alumnus almost everywhere. Mr. Dominik Prinz relocated to New York after graduating with distinction at the Maastricht School of Management Executive MBA program in 2009 to pursue his career at Interbrand.

Mr. Prinz explains that the experience at Maastricht School of Management contributed to his career mostly for two reasons. “Firstly, New York is a city that is a melting pot of cultures. Having studied with peers from all over the world has given me a lot of insight into different opinions, different backgrounds – and most of all – an appreciation of the value different people bring to the table. Secondly, New York is a city that never sleeps. And learning to do with little sleep has certainly been a part of the Executive MBA program as I was still ‘on the job’ at that time.”

Currently, Mr. Prinz is the Executive Director and Head of Strategy of Interbrand. Interbrand is the world’s leading brand consultancy firm, with a network of 29 offices in 22 countries. He has led the strategic direction for a broad range of projects and initiatives, often for clients among the Fortune 100. He is widely recognized as a thought leader on the integration of business, brand and purpose, and he speaks extensively on the subject at conferences and workshops. He also publishes blogs on his personal LinkedIn profile.

As an MSM alumnus he would like to give the following tip to the current MBA and Executive MBA students. “One of my favorite quotes is from Billy Holiday. She once said: “If am going to sing like somebody else, I don’t need to sing at all.” So take the time at MSM to really explore what you are passionate about, what you think your purpose is and how you can use it to make a difference in the world. And when you find that purpose – hold on to it and build a career on top of it. You’ll never find yourself more content and feeling more fulfilled once you do!”

Dominik also holds an honors degree in International Business from the Cologne Business School and a degree in Journalism, cum laude.