Meet Leti Valle, Harvard Business School's MBA Class of 2027

The Madrid native has lived and worked around the world before joining HBS

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Leti Valle, originally from Madrid, Spain, is a first-year MBA student at Harvard Business School. She has spent most of her life living abroad in cities like New York, Dubai, Los Angeles, and Miami, where she worked as a Senior Business Analyst and Chief of Staff to the North America Chairman at McKinsey & Company.

Why it matters

Valle's diverse background and global experience provide a unique perspective that she can bring to her MBA studies and future career. Her journey to HBS highlights the school's ability to attract top talent from around the world.

The details

At HBS, Valle is excited about the case method approach to learning, which allows students to put themselves in the shoes of business leaders and strengthen critical thinking skills. She is also looking forward to the FIELD capstone program, where she will work with a team of MBA students to tackle a real-world problem in a foreign country.

  • Valle began her MBA studies at Harvard Business School in 2026.

The players

Leti Valle

A first-year MBA student at Harvard Business School, originally from Madrid, Spain, who has lived and worked around the world.

Harvard Business School

A prestigious business school that Valle chose for its world-renowned reputation, resources, and opportunities like the FIELD capstone program.

McKinsey & Company

The management consulting firm where Valle worked as a Senior Business Analyst and Chief of Staff to the North America Chairman prior to joining HBS.

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What they’re saying

“I'm an HBS first-year student, originally from Madrid, Spain, but have spent most of my life living abroad in New York, Dubai, LA and most recently, Miami where I worked at McKinsey & Company.”

— Leti Valle (poetsandquants.com)

“From the beginning to end of the recruitment journey, HBS offered the most personal and authentic experience – connecting me with several alumni who had similar backgrounds to me and offering a genuine interview experience that went beyond what was written in my application.”

— Leti Valle (poetsandquants.com)

What’s next

Valle will continue her MBA studies at Harvard Business School, with the FIELD capstone program scheduled for the last week of her first year.

The takeaway

Leti Valle's diverse global background and experience make her a valuable addition to Harvard Business School's MBA Class of 2027, as the school continues to attract top talent from around the world.