Banking veteran emphasizes the lasting value of humanities degrees in the AI era, urging young professionals to focus on critical thinking and communication skills. Bill Winters, the long-serving CEO of Standard Chartered, has sparked conversation across business and academic circles after calling his MBA from the prestigious Wharton School of Business “a waste of time.” Instead, he credits his undergraduate degree in international relations and history from Colgate University as the more valuable foundation for his 40-year career in global finance. In a candid interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua, Winters, 63, reflected on the trajectory of his education and its … Continue reading Wharton MBA Was a ‘Waste of Time,’ Says Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters