- June 20, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Ali Jahangiri escaped Iran with his parents and earned his pair of business degree from Aalto University School of Business
Name: Ali Jahangiri
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
Place of residence: Vantaa, Finland (in the Greater Helsinki Metropolitan Area of Finland)
Fun fact about yourself: I meditate in cold water and constantly battle iPhone Siri.
BSc and MSc programmes:
Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration; MSc Economics and Business Administration
Can you tell us a little bit about your life and career before studying for a business degree?
I moved to Finland with my parents and brother at the age of 10. Grew up in a poor suburb of Vantaa, Finland. Started working at the age of 13 to help my parents cover living expenses. Played basketball for the local team until 17. Applied for High School and got accepted to the Helsinki English School. It was a private school where I thought break dancing to cover my tuition. After high school went to the army…
