Search Results for: london business school (2889 results found) London Business School (SCHOOL PROFILE) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: October 29, 2024 The London Business School MBA: What You Need To Know Established in 1964, the London Business School MBA is a product of the city it is based in; a thriving capital, cosmopolitan and full of opportunities. Their main campus is situated in the Marylebone neighborhood, close to Regent’s Park, and this is a program packed… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2026 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 They are a class of chameleons…in the best sense of the word. They are team players who can adapt to their peers and bring out their best. They are integrative thinkers who can identify every angle and blend disparate ideas together. They are first adopters who are always asking why and formulating how. They are… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Mahlet Yared, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Mahlet Yared London Business School “Policy leader turned aspiring entrepreneur.” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: A role working for the UK Foreign Office, landed me in the same room as world leaders including Donald Trump and Nahindra Modi! Undergraduate School and Major: University of Manchester, UK; Economics Most Recent Employer and Job Title:… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Verity Evans, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Verity Evans London Business School “Ex- Royal Navy Navigator who is excited to start a new path at LBS!” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: Last year, I decided to solo hike around the Isle of Wight in October, walking 130 kilometers in three days. I ran out of food on day two, and… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Ishan Kapur, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Ishan Kapur London Business School “Masters in business, minor in being the unofficial GOAT of one minute chess – name your stakes and play me!” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: I won a £20 bet against my favorite teacher that I would get into Oxford for my undergrad … and yes, the cheque… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Nay Myo Maung, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 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… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Elizabeth Njenga, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Elizabeth Njenga London Business School “I am a vibrant soul who delights in connecting with new people and uncovering their unique stories.” Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Fun Fact About Yourself: I really love animals, but I’m also afraid of them, which creates a paradox of emotions because this prevents me from being around them comfortably. I… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Jasper Ryan, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Jasper Ryan London Business School “Insatiably curious engineer and entrepreneur, driving impact from high-rise construction to advanced satellite engines.” Hometown: Sydney, NSW, Australia. Fun Fact About Yourself: I love rock-climbing and bouldering and was hugely excited to watch the climbing events in the Paris Olympics! Undergraduate School and Major: Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Susan Ren, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Susan Ren London Business School “British-Chinese corporate litigator turned early-stage startup operator who loves solving problems and learning new things!” Hometown: Brixton, London Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a huge foodie and my family own a restaurant in Chinatown, London Undergraduate School and Major: Law at Cambridge University, UK Most Recent Employer and Job Title:… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Bayo Adelaja, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Bayo Adelaja London Business School “I am a Nigerian-British social entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for social mobility and financial inclusion.” Hometown: Ikoyi, Lagos Fun Fact About Yourself: I was forced into public speaking. In 2016, I was running one of my first events to promote my company and had over 150 attendees packed into a… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Nelson Conteh, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Nelson Conteh London Business School “Innovative energy strategist with a passion for sustainable solutions and a mission to electrify everything.” Hometown: Indianapolis, IN (USA) Fun Fact About Yourself: I have rated over 500 movies and TV shows on IMDb… Undergraduate School and Major: Stanford University, US; BA in Economics Most Recent Employer and Job Title:… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Andrew Young, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Andrew Young London Business School “Trying to be a jack of all trades and a master at all of them!” Hometown: Ashland, Oregon (US) Fun Fact About Yourself: I rehearsed and performed in an Off-Off Broadway show in New York (while working full-time in finance!). Undergraduate School and Major MSc in Political Theory from the… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Charlotte Barnes, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 Charlotte Barnes London Business School “Design obsessed, detail-driven creative. Mother of two small humans and a rescue dog.” Hometown: London, United Kingdom Fun Fact About Yourself: I spent part of my childhood growing up on the sunny island of Barbados. Undergraduate School and Major: University College London (UK); BA Hons Geography Most Recent Employer and… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Prapti Patel, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 20, 2024 London Business School “My discipline is my biggest strength. I’m also resilient, curious, and have a sarcastic sense of humor.” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a lawyer-turned-social impact consultant-turned-venture capitalist. I live by the ethos that there is nothing I can’t do once I set my mind to it. Before I retire,… Breaking The Glass Ceiling: An Indian First-Generation Student’s Path To London Business School (NEWS) By: Divya Chaurasia | Last Updated: October 6, 2024 Recently, on a flight to India, I sat next to a woman on her second flight ever. She was returning home after visiting her son in London. As we spoke, her pride was palpable—her son, a first-generation student like me, had worked hard to earn his place in the UK and was pursuing an MBA.… Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Gabriel Melo, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 9, 2024 Gabriel Melo London Business School “A determined and curious individual who loves connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.” Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Fun Fact About Yourself: Despite working in Private Equity and in Investment Banking, which can be a highly pressurized and stressful environment, people are always surprised by my “easy-going” attitude towards life.… 2024 MBA To Watch: Daniella Lozada Gobelli, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 24, 2024 Daniella Lozada Gobelli London Business School “Driven, analytical and caring tech enthusiast with a passion for customer centricity and change management.” Hometown: Lima, Peru Fun fact about yourself: I am a very passionate dog lover! I have a dog that I consider part of my family and I moved with him from Peru to the… 2024 MBA To Watch: Christian John Rojo, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 24, 2024 Christian John Rojo London Business School “Small-town dreamer turned adventurer, carving a fulfilling journey through life's twists and turns.” Hometown: Bacolod City, Philippines Fun fact about yourself: I attended elementary school at St. Scholastica’s Academy, an all-girls school that was transitioning to co-educational. As you can imagine, our class ratio resembled something out of a… INSEAD vs. London Business School: The Ultimate Smackdown (NEWS) By: Stacy Blackman of Stacy Blackman Consulting | Last Updated: July 3, 2024 Introduction 2024 versus 2021: What has been changing? Admissions: What does INSEAD seek? Admissions: What does LBS seek? Application Essays, Tips & Candidate Evaluation Admissions Stats, Demographics & Class Size Program Type: 1 year or 2 year & Costs Jobs, Pay, and Employment Location Program Features Geography Sustainability Culture Admitted to both LBS and INSEAD:… London Business School Triumphs In The MBA Olympics (NEWS) By: Zhen Ren Teo | Last Updated: May 23, 2024 Pride. That was the prevailing sentiment among the 263 London Business School (LBS) students at the final gala night awards ceremony of this year's MBAT. After nearly a decade of near misses, the 2024 LBS team finally secured the top spot. The MBA Tournament (MBAT), also known as the MBA Olympics, is the pinnacle of… 2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Marcel Olbert, London Business School (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: May 18, 2024 Marcel Olbert London Business School "In my opinion, Prof. Olbert really did justice to discussing highly pertinent and real-world up-to-date issues in accounting, discussing accounting complexities and teaching the basics. He is HANDS DOWN the best accounts teacher I have had in my last 11 years of studying this (otherwise boring) field." "Fantastic at engaging… 2024 Best & Brightest MBA: Priyal Keni, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2024 Priyal Keni London Business School “Impact-driven leader, transforming ideas into actions for community empowerment and sustainable, inclusive change.” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun fact about yourself: I am an ex-international rifle-shooter. At the age of 15 I made my debut in the international sports circuit and represented India for the next 7 years as a member… 2024 Best & Brightest MBA: Alistair Adams, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2024 Alistair Adams London Business School “A passionate and caring leader, dedicated to inclusion, community support, and growth.” Hometown: London, UK Fun fact about yourself: I’m a sucker for Dungeons & Dragons, and today am dungeon master for a 4-year old campaign. Talk to me about your next campaign! Undergraduate School and Degree: BA Physics –… At London Business School, Average MBA Salaries Fell In 3 Top Industries In 2023 (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: February 27, 2024 The downturn in job availability for MBAs graduating in 2023 was not confined to the United States. It was felt in the United Kingdom, too. London Business School, home to the UK's premier MBA program, reports this month that 91% of its MBA Class of 2023 received job offers by three months after graduation, down… 2023 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: Ki Hydrogen, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: February 4, 2024 Ki Hydrogen London Business School Industry: ClimateTech / Energy Founding Student Name(s): Koji Muto Brief Description of Solution: Ki Hydrogen is a deep-tech climate venture producing green hydrogen and green chemicals from waste biomass. The solution uses 75% less energy compared with the next best available technology, offering the potential to significantly disrupt a projected… London Business School, Eyeing New Markets, Launches 1-Year MBA Program (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: January 29, 2024 London Business School is making a lot of news lately. A week after it hired a new dean, the renowned Russian economist Sergei Guriev, LBS has announced the launch of a major new program: a one-year MBA, which will get underway in August 2025. The new program, which will actually take 11 months to complete,… London Business School’s New Dean Was Once Forced To Flee Vladimir Putin’s Russia (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: January 27, 2024 London Business School has chosen a new dean: a world-renowned economist and Russian expatriate who fled his home country more than a decade ago after months of an ominously mounting investigation by Vladimir Putin’s police. Sergei Guriev was named LBS's next dean on Friday, January 26. He will begin his role, as well as a…