Alex Foster: From EMBA to Managing Director at Aldi Stores Australia

Alex Foster was aware of the importance of continually updating his skills and challenging himself to keep up with industry changes.  

The EMBA program at UTS stood out to him because it provided exposure to essential topics, models, and ideas and insisted on practical application, facilitated by leading researchers and industry specialists. 

Real-world application 

One of the most valuable aspects of the EMBA program was the opportunity to apply what he learned in the classroom through industry engagement and within his workplace. This approach allowed Alex to maximise both personal and professional benefits.

The program challenged him beyond his day-to-day professional boundaries, building an experience base he continues to draw upon when facing new challenges. 

He learned and applied new skills, persevering through tasks, and achieving demonstrable outcomes. In a tight-knit group of fellow EMBA students, they engaged with an external client, studied a genuine business problem, and worked as a team of “consultants” to provide solutions.

This partnership, supported by an industry mentor, teaching staff, and a world-leading program, resulted in tangible benefits for their client and an invaluable learning experience for them.

 “The EMBA program provided me with the opportunity to really challenge myself beyond my day-to-day professional boundaries. During my time at UTS, I was able to master situations that I would normally avoid in my current workplace.”