Nay Myo Maung

London Business School

“Medical doctor transitioning to healthcare private equity.”

Hometown: Yangon, Myanmar

Fun Fact About Yourself: I starred in two episodes of Silent Witness, a BBC television series.

Undergraduate School and Major: University of Medicine-1, Myanmar; Medicine

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: UK National Health Service (NHS), Doctor

What makes London such a great place to earn an MBA degree? London is not only the biggest financial hub in Europe offering great career opportunities, but also the most dynamic and diverse city in the world. So, there is no better place to work hard AND play hard.

London Business School is one of the most culturally and professionally diverse MBA programs in the world. How do you see these global perspectives enhancing the value of your business education over the next two years?  The global perspectives will help me to understand different cultures from around the world. I believe this is crucial in learning new ways of problem solving and in making valuable connections over the next two years and beyond.

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of London Business School’s MBA curriculum and programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? I chose LBS’s MBA because it offers various practical opportunities, such as London CAP (an experiential program which provides students with the opportunity to work with London-based companies on live projects), as well as rigorous coursework for theoretical background.

What course, club or activity excites you the most at London Business School? For a career-orientated club, I’m excited to be a part of Private Equity and Venture Capital Club. where I hope to find networks and meet professionals working in the industry. I would love to play a part in the ongoing discussions of how the UK healthcare landscape is changing and how private investments are playing a part in it.

Personally, I can’t wait to join the Southeast Asia Club. The region, and Myanmar in particular, is underrepresented on the world stage and I am very excited to be part of the equation to give the Southeast Asian culture more exposure to the rest of the school. Also, as a recipient of a scholarship from LBS’s Out in Business (OiB) Club, I’m really excited about attending OiB’s annual EUROUT conference. It is Europe’s largest student-led LGBTQI+ conference and always has amazing speakers to learn from.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: My biggest accomplishment so far is having founded and run a medical education company for over a decade. This gave me the financial and professional independence to be able to pursue my dream further.

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2026? I grew up and practiced medicine in one of the least developed, war-torn countries in the world. Moving to London to have access to one of the best business schools in the world, I have acquired various perspectives of the world. I hope this quality will both enrich conversations in the classroom and will prove useful in the personal connections in the class of 2026.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into London Business School’s MBA program? Know yourself, know your narrative, take time to prepare, and craft your story well.

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