ESADE is a modern, outward-looking academic institution, which contributes to the development of competent, critically minded individuals from its two educational areas: the ESADE Business School and the ESADE Law School. Through its historical links with the corporate world and society, it has become a lively platform for debate and social involvement.

"If ESADE were a person, this man or woman would be a highly competent professional, with an extensive knowledge of his or her working field or disciplines. They would have strong civic values, having developed a sensitivity to their environment. They would not turn away from human problems, but would look for an opportunity to tackle and solve these through their work. They would be committed to achieving their professional, personal and team objectives, demonstrating and international outlook and the courage to meet everyday challenges and conflicts head on. They would have a clear perspective of success and failure in their working lives and they would be capable of growing both as professionals and as people. All these qualities would be rounded off by a keen sense of humour."
Carlos Losada
Director General de ESADE