Students from across the EMEA region have gathered for this three day development event, hosted by Deloitte member firm leaders and IMD faculty, among other business leaders. This innovative international program challenges students to work in diverse team situations, on a professional business case, and present solutions to a panel of client judges. The event hosts 66 students from over 30 countries.

“Deloitte SBF is unique in that the event provides a real-world international business experience for these talented individuals,” explains Kent Kirch, director of global recruiting, Deloitte. “The multi-national, multi-cultural aspect of the event identifies talented individuals who may one day come to work for Deloitte member firms, or may one day be Deloitte clients. This approach is critical to identifying future business leaders.”

Students come from countries throughout the EMEA region including Belgium, CIS, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

“Diversity is an important element of the Deloitte business model,” explains Kirch. “Deloitte member firms recruit at all levels across multiple disciplines and delivers that expertise to our clients around the world. The Deloitte International Student Business Forum introduces member firms to students who aspire to a culturally and professionally diverse business structure.”

Deloitte launched the International Student Business Forum in 2007, inviting 50 students – out of a possible 700 students who applied, to IMD for the three-day residential program.

Students selected to participate in Deloitte SBF are at least one year from graduation and ranked at the top 5-10 percent of their class, have demonstrated leadership ability and are interested in an international career. “The Deloitte International Student Business Forum brings students who are still investigating their options for their future careers,” continues Kirch. “Students are able to get a sense of an international professional services career, and also bring the knowledge they have gained from the experience – both about the profession and Deloitte – back to their Universities and become Deloitte ambassadors to their fellow students.”

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