CBS Global Case Competition 2025
Details
Under intense time pressure, Siddesh and his team developed a strategic response to European Energy’s 2026–2028 expansion, with a strong focus on long-term value creation. They were given just 24 hours to analyse the problem and deliver their presentation. Case company partner: European Energy Denmark
Topic: European Energy Optimisation
Then
Competing against teams from 91 countries, Siddesh advanced triumphantly to the semi-finals. The final contenders included the Netherlands, Canada, and Australia (Brisbane) — a remarkable achievement that reflects exceptional dedication, resilience, and world-class talent.
The organisers arranged all flights, accommodation, and sightseeing, enabling the team to focus fully on their performance. The journey, however, required swift coordination and commitment: permissions had to be secured from universities and government authorities, as Siddesh is an international scholarship holder, and the team had to pack and depart amidst ongoing university final examinations.**
Lastly
True South Consulting, presented their case and were declared as the winners. the winners bring glory home! their first win for the University of Queensland.
Siddesh is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at the University of Queensland, where he is a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Scholar and a member of the Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership. He is also the 2025 New Colombo Scholar (Singapore). He studied as an exchange student at National University of Singapore being one of the 35 students nominated through this scholarship program across Australia.
Winners
Siddesh Karekal, NSU, Singapore Nicholas Egan, NSU, Singapore Joy Yin, UQ, Australia
True South Consulting, Brisbane, Australia University of Queensland
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