Alessandro Piglione

London Business School

“Aerospace materials scientist turned supercar brakes project lead, looking to drive innovation through business strategy.”

Hometown: Turin, Italy

Fun Fact About Yourself: I starred in South Korean TV Show Let’s Go, Man-Soo-Ro, a football-themed show filmed in London and Seoul

Undergraduate School and Major: Politecnico di Torino, Materials Engineering (BEng) / Imperial College London, Materials Science and Engineering (MSc and PhD)

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: AP Racing – Brembo Group, Project Manager

What makes London such a great place to earn an MBA degree? London is Europe’s business capital, offering unmatched access to the heart of the business world. This is especially valuable to me as a career pivoter, as I am looking to build a strong network across a variety of industries.

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? LBS’s highly customisable MBA curriculum was the key factor that drew me to the program. As a technical PhD graduate with a background in Research & Development and program management in the automotive industry, I am now seeking a transformative experience to prepare for senior leadership roles in business strategy. The wide range of elective courses, experiential learning opportunities, and international exchange options within the program will allow me to tailor my MBA journey and develop the skills needed to achieve my goals.

London Business School is one of the most culturally and professionally diverse MBA programs in the world. What will make you unique in this class and how will it enrich the experience of your classmates? I bring a unique blend of deep technical and academic expertise, combined with real-world leadership in innovation within the automotive industry — a journey that has taken me from lab experiments and international conferences to boardroom discussions, bridging science and strategy. This will allow me to contribute a fresh perspective to classroom debates and group projects.

What course, club or activity excites you the most at London Business School? I am most excited about joining the Football Club, the largest sports club within LBS. As a lifelong football fan and avid player (admittedly very stereotypical Italian traits), I have founded, managed, and captained teams over the years. I am especially looking forward to representing LBS at MBA tournaments and contributing to the club’s leadership by joining the Executive Committee.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: In my role as Project Manager at AP Racing, I successfully led the development and delivery of the braking system for the latest hypercar of a world-leading sports car brand – an innovative system generating the highest braking torque in its segment to date. It was a technically complex, high-stakes project where I led a cross-functional team of over 25 members, managed daily communication with the customer, and delivered to specification within an incredibly tight timeline.

Tell us your favorite memory: My favourite memory is the summer school I attended in Cambridge in 2011. It was an unforgettable month filled with fun, international friendships, stimulating courses, and overall personal growth. It was a pivotal experience that sparked my interest in the British education system — and, most memorably, it’s where I met my fiancée.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into London Business School’s MBA program? I would recommend potential applicants connect with as many LBS MBA alumni and current students as possible. There is no better way to understand how the program aligns with their individual goals and needs. In turn, this will help them prepare a focused, consistent and personal application.

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