Ivana Modena, Ph.D.
Founder & President
Ph.D. Sociology, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
M.A. Intercultural Communication, University of Surrey
Our Impact
Message from
the President
“We teach business as it should be: a purpose-driven vehicle designed to generate long-term value for all stakeholders.”
SUMAS is a pioneer in sustainable business education, integrating eco-innovation, responsible leadership, and AI-driven solutions across all core business disciplines. Today, global market leaders are proving that the most successful enterprises are those that build sustainability directly into their corporate strategy and operations.
We teach business as it should be: a purpose-driven vehicle designed to generate long-term value for all stakeholders. Here, your passion and talent are channeled into transforming innovative ideas into high-impact, ethical realities.
Join our inclusive, culturally diverse global community at SUMAS. Surround yourself with changemakers and future leaders who will challenge, support, and inspire you to redefine success on your own terms.
Ivana Modena, Ph.D.
Founder & President, SUMAS
The foundation of SUMAS
Responsibility
We integrate environmental and social responsibility into every aspect of business education — from core curriculum to applied projects with leading organisations.
Innovation
We stimulate personal creativity through critical thinking, preparing students to drive green economy innovation and lead transformational change.
Diversity
We celebrate gender and ethnic diversity, building teams that reflect the global complexity of sustainable development challenges.
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Discover how our programs can shape your path toward responsible leadership.