Michael Alexo

Higher Education Leader | Indefatigable Admissions & Marketing Strategist | Enrollment & Global Recruitment Expert | Tech Innovator

Role
Director of Admissions, Marketing & Financial Aid (Lauder Institute Mba ma) at The Wharton School
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Michael Alexo

Lauder’ is a pioneering degree program which elevates aspiring global leaders. Students earn a Wharton MBA or Penn Carey JD degree with a MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in the same amount of time as the primary degree. The Lauder Institute is the top full-time global joint degree offered in the world, with an emphasis on specific world regions, history, languages and cultural immersions.

Experience

  1. Director of Admissions, Marketing & Financial Aid (Lauder Institute Mba ma)

    The Wharton School

    May 2023 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

    Led strategic marketing, communications, and recruitment planning for a globally recognized joint MBA/MA program. Served as a key collaborator across Wharton MBA, Penn Carey Law, and University of Pennsylvania programs.• Strategic Planning: Developed and launched the 2025 – 2026 strategic marketing plan targeting a highly competitive, global applicant pool across more than 30 countries; achieved a one-point increase in MBA applicant pool share 2024 – 2025.• Student Engagement: Directed multi-channel event marketing campaigns in over 20 cities worldwide and hosted more than 50 on-campus events annually. Elevated the visibility and prestige of top-tier candidates entering a joint degree program by designing and executing targeted recognition initiatives across digital, institutional, and international platforms.• Marketing Communications: Strengthened brand positioning through storytelling and customized communications for prospective students and influencers. Designed CRM campaigns in Salesforce, then transitioned to Slate; in charge of all targeted pipeline enrollment processes with a 20% YOY increase in applications.• Agency and Vendor Management: Oversaw internal Lauder agency agreements and Wharton Marcom team external media buying. Led end-to-end production of a strategic video campaign in collaboration with an external vendor to promote Lauder Institute, enhancing brand visibility and engagement across digital platforms.

Education

  • University of Delaware

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Marketing

    1992 — 1996

  • University of Delaware

    MBA, International Business

    2012 — 2016

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