IESE Business School has been honored with two awards from the prestigious Case Centre Awards and Competitions 2025, reinforcing the institution’s excellence in case method teaching and writing.
The Case Centre Awards and Competitions recognizes outstanding case writers and teachers from business schools around the world. Now in their 35th year, the awards are designed to celebrate impactful contributions to business education.
Professor Gaizka Ormazabal, Associate Dean for Research at IESE Business School, received recognition in the Finance, Accounting, and Control category for his case study on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics into compensation strategies. Additionally, former IESE collaborator Rob Johnson was honored in the Entrepreneurship category for his case on financing strategies for startups and early-stage tech companies.
These accolades reflect IESE’s commitment to the case method as a core teaching approach, encouraging participants to think critically and solve complex business challenges effectively. The awards also underscore the school’s dedication to helping leaders navigate complex sustainability and entrepreneurial challenges.
This recognition comes on the heels of IESE’s MBA program recently being ranked third globally in the Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025, further demonstrating the school’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and shaping future business leaders.
About IESE Business School
IESE is the graduate management school of the University of Navarra. With campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York, and São Paulo, it is one of the world’s most international business schools. Since 1958, IESE has trained more than 60,000 executives and entrepreneurs, offering a personalized and transformative education that prepares leaders to make a positive and lasting impact on people, businesses, and society.
IESE’s ties to the United States date back to 1963, when it launched the Harvard-IESE Committee in collaboration with Harvard Business School. In 2010, IESE strengthened its presence in the U.S. by establishing a permanent campus in midtown Manhattan.
IESE’s New York campus serves as a dynamic hub for executives, companies, and alumni, offering a range of programs and fostering strong transatlantic connections between Europe and the United States. More on IESE in New York.
