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7 years
India
2027
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
Pre-MBA industry: Manufacturing
Post-MBA industry: Manufacturing
INSEAD
January Intake
January Intake
Round 1,
2027
10 months ago
25 Jul 2025 01:07
10 months ago
24 Jul 2025 09:07
I’m an Indian, 28F with the below credentials
-Chartered Accountant (cleared in first attempt). No other undergraduate degree. Did CA directly after 12th grade
-Class X - 10 CGPA Class XII - 96.4%
-5 years and 7months of work experience as on date (excluding articleship)
Work Experience
- Third-generation member of a long-standing family business
- Currently Senior Management role at leading footwear manufacturing (which is my family business) company handling a finance role with focus on product profitability, operations improvement and automation
- Also manages a cross functional cross border team in the organisation involved in product development to manufacturing and supply to international markets
- Partner in Award winning Sustainability Startup which is still in early stages (also extension of family business)
Extra Carriculars
- Executive committee member and pillar lead in regional chapter of a national industrial association
- Founding president of the student association body at leading educational institution group with over 35000 students and 9 branches across the country currently
-Regular participation in public speaking opportunities within the CA/industry organised events.
- Trained classical dancer
- Food blogging as a hobby
Motivation for MBA
- Moving from finance to a strategic cross functional leadership role
- Global expansion of our brand and sustainability startup
Would be interested in working outside my family business post MBA for some time before returning back. Planning for Jan 2027 intake
-Chartered Accountant (cleared in first attempt). No other undergraduate degree. Did CA directly after 12th grade
-Class X - 10 CGPA Class XII - 96.4%
-5 years and 7months of work experience as on date (excluding articleship)
Work Experience
- Third-generation member of a long-standing family business
- Currently Senior Management role at leading footwear manufacturing (which is my family business) company handling a finance role with focus on product profitability, operations improvement and automation
- Also manages a cross functional cross border team in the organisation involved in product development to manufacturing and supply to international markets
- Partner in Award winning Sustainability Startup which is still in early stages (also extension of family business)
Extra Carriculars
- Executive committee member and pillar lead in regional chapter of a national industrial association
- Founding president of the student association body at leading educational institution group with over 35000 students and 9 branches across the country currently
-Regular participation in public speaking opportunities within the CA/industry organised events.
- Trained classical dancer
- Food blogging as a hobby
Motivation for MBA
- Moving from finance to a strategic cross functional leadership role
- Global expansion of our brand and sustainability startup
Would be interested in working outside my family business post MBA for some time before returning back. Planning for Jan 2027 intake
Clearing CA on the first attempt and stepping directly into senior management with P&L and cross-border team oversight gives you executive-level credibility. The sustainability startup and industry association role add strategic and ESG dimensions that align perfectly with INSEAD’s global leadership ethos. Your lack of a formal undergrad is not disqualifying, but the GMAT will carry extra weight, aim for 695+ to mitigate that.
Your motivation transitioning into a strategic, cross-functional leadership role and gaining external experience before scaling the family business is exactly what INSEAD looks for in FB applicants. The extracurriculars (dance, public speaking, association leadership) round you out well.
With strong execution, this can be a top-tier application. Let’s refine the essays to emphasize both scale and succession vision.
Ameer Khatri, Admissions Consultant
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With 6 years in the family business, your profile has potential to showcase a good mix of tangible achievements and functional skillsets such as operations, finance, etc.
The post-MBA goal needs more clarity and specificity (e.g. target sector/ function/ geography), but at this point, aim for a strong GMAT score (ideally 675+).
Feel free to reach out if you need support on the applications.
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Arvind (Founder & Principal Consultant, admitStreet)
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You have a highly credible and leadership-rich profile that aligns well with INSEAD’s focus on international exposure and entrepreneurial mindset. Clearing CA in the first attempt is also impressive and demonstrates strong intellectual capability and discipline. Your nearly 6 years of post-qualification experience in a strategic finance role within your family manufacturing business combined with managing cross-border teams and driving automation positions you well for a move into broader leadership. The co-founding role in a sustainability startup adds innovation and future-facing relevance.
Regarding GMAT, you should aim for a 685+ score to strengthen your application and stay competitive. In your essays should emphasize your leadership journey, transition from finance to strategic, cross-functional leadership role and global ambitions.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] or +91-7780769732.