2025 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Neeraj Govil, National University of Singapore
August 12, 2025
EMBA Life

Recognising Leadership & Impact: Poets & Quants 2025 Best & Brightest

We’re delighted to announce that our student, Neeraj Govil, has been named among Poets & Quants’ 2025 Best & Brightest. This prestigious honour celebrates outstanding individuals in business education who are driving impact through leadership, innovation, and remarkable potential.

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As Chief Operations Officer for APEC at Marriott International, Neeraj leads operations across 24 brands and 22 markets. Balancing this demanding role with EMBA studies, he exemplifies discipline, curiosity, and purpose-driven leadership.From Singapore to China, India, Japan, Indonesia, and more, Neeraj embraced the diversity of our program – building deep bonds and learning through cross-cultural collaboration. His passion for mentorship, innovation, and creating meaningful impact continues to inspire those around him.

Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest is an annual showcase of the most exceptional and promising MBA students across the globe. Chosen through a rigorous selection process, these rising stars embody excellence in academics, leadership, and community impact — inspiring peers and shaping the future of business.

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