A Warm and Historic Celebration in Brazil
The 2025 CEMS Master in International Management Graduation Ceremony brought a special sense of energy and togetherness as the community came together in Rio de Janeiro. Beautifully hosted by FGV EAESP (Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio Vargas), a trusted CEMS partner since 2012, this milestone edition highlighted the alliance’s commitment to global collaboration and its growing engagement in Latin America. From the energy of the bateria echoing through the venue to the contagious joy of celebration à la brasileira, the atmosphere was pure Rio — warm, colorful, and full of rhythm.
Once a CEMSie, always a CEMSie!
Students and academics from our 33 leading business schools across all inhabited continents took part in the CEMS Annual Events (3-6 December), marking the 35th edition of the global Graduation Ceremony and reaffirming the alliance’s mission to build connections across cultures and borders.
This year, 1,200 students from 67 nationalities successfully completed the CEMS MIM. Whether they were Whether they were celebrating in Rio or cheering from afar, all graduates were part of this milestone moment for the community. They now join a global network of 22,850+ CEMS alumni - a community shaped by curiosity, collaboration and shared values.
Voices From Across the Alliance
Dean Luiz Brito, FGV EAESP (FGV São Paulo School of Business Administration) said:
CEMS is a testament to the strength of global collaboration- where excellence, curiosity, and a shared commitment to positive impact converge. At FGV EAESP, this mission deeply resonates with our tradition of academic rigor, innovation, and international engagement. We remain dedicated to preparing leaders who are intellectually agile and capable of navigating the complexities of an ever-evolving world. Our graduates embody the spirit of FGV EAESP and CEMS: collaborating across borders, cultures, and sectors, and drawing on diverse perspectives to address global challenges with clarity, creativity, and responsibility.
Professor Lars Strannegard, Chair of CEMS and President of the Stockholm School of Economics, said:
CEMS is a tribute to the power of global collaboration, where excellence, curiosity, and a shared vision for a better world come together. We remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering leaders who are not only intellectually agile but also attuned to the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Our graduates embody the spirit of collaboration across borders, cultures, and industries, leveraging diverse perspectives to tackle global challenges with clarity, creativity, and compassion.
Supported by Long-Standing Partners
The 2025 Annual Events are supported by Joint Sponsors L’Oréal and Sanofi, whose long-standing engagement with the CEMS community continues to strengthen the alliance. Additional support is provided by Event Sponsors Sanofi (Programme Manager Dinner) and ABB (Annual Meeting Dinner).
Next stop: Seoul, where Korea University Business School (KUBS) will host the CEMS Annual Events 2026.
