IE International MBA application

E. Describe the most outstanding leader you have worked with. Indicate some aspects of the

way you work that are similar to the way this leader works and other that are different.

My Father My Boss My

Inspiration My Guide

The most Outstanding leader that I have worked with.

My father, Walter Betancourt

Me, David Betancourt

A True leader

What most people see of a leader is just the tip of the iceberg.

Orphan at age 16. Moved to the city so he could find a job. Started his company at age 21. Leads and owns one of Ecuador’s 150th

biggest companies

A Leader that Inspires

Open door policy. If you feel like you need to talk to the CEO, go for it.

Promotes employees’ healthy lifestyles and nature preservation.

Truly committed to helping employees.

Leader at Work

Walter Betancourt leads quarterly walks through Ecuador’s natural reserves with his employees.

His business intuition has earned the company double digit growth for the past 30 yrs.

Understand his target audience and communicates accordingly.

Positive outlook + sense of humor + results = INSPIRATION

Gives back to the community.

Leader at Work

Speaking at a conference A regular day at the office

Leads with example: constant self improvement.

Motivates us to be curious and critical thinkers.

Leader at Home

Learning how to surf at age 50 Enjoying nature with the family

Demands us to be the best at anything we do.

Has always offered us unconditional support.

Leader at Home

Building houses for the homelessTrophies from our success in racing motorcycles

Inspires us to be ever grateful for all that we have.

Leader at Home

Every Christmas our family goes out to help those who need it the most.

Respect for our natural environment. Constant strive for self betterment.

Shared Leadership Qualities

Morning company walk to promote awareness of our ecosystemI have spent more than 2 years in China to study Chinese culture

Give back to the community. Help others and share your knowledge.

Shared Leadership Qualities

Motorcycle riding school for friends and family. Building a house for a homeless person

Has more developed business intuition from 30 yrs+ of experience in the business world.

Different Leadership Qualities

I have not fully developed my business Intuition. Hence, I’m more eager to learn.

My Father Doing business in ChinaMe, Leading a team during community service

I delegate as much responsibility as possible. This allows me to focus on adding more value to the business.

Different Leadership Qualities

Prefers to get more involved, takes longer time to develop work teams.

Me, implementing new technologies for our customers Walter at a sales convention for the company.

I have learned to appreciate the leadership traits that make my Father a good leader.

My goal is to further develop what he has done. My commitment, ability to inspire, sense of

humor and vision will help me achieve my goal. Team work and learning from professors,

classmates at IE will strengthen my leadership skills by demanding the best of me in every class.

My Leadership, My chosen Leader, and My Goal.

Thank YOU!