Search Results for: london business school (3183 results found) 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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… Job Offers, Accepts & Salary Average All Fell For London Business School’s MBAs In 2024 (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: February 12, 2025 2024 was a historically tough year for newly graduated MBAs on the job hunt — that much is well established. (See the links at the bottom of this page to Poets&Quants' coverage of 2024 employment reports at the M7 B-schools and INSEAD in France.) London Business School, one of the world's premier B-schools, did not… The P&Q Interview: London Business School Dean Sergei Guriev (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: February 20, 2025 It has been a busy few months for Sergei Guriev. Since taking over as dean of London Business School in fall 2024, the renowned Russian economist has spent much of his time on the road, meeting alumni, recruiters and corporate partners in Hong Kong, Dubai, New York City. Soon he'll be in Saudi Arabia, India,… Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Hacking Campus Life & Fostering Friendship At London Business School (NEWS) By: Divya Chaurasia | Last Updated: February 19, 2025 With the spring term at London Business School nearing an end, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible experiences that have shaped my time here. If I were to summarize my MBA journey in one sentence, I would borrow the quote from The Intern. Here, Robert De Niro’s character says, "Experience is the key… 2024 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: Kiro, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 5, 2025 Kiro London Business School Website Link: https://www.joinkiro.com/ Industry: Fintech / Edtech MBA Founding Student Name(s): Alisha Chowdhury Brief Description of Solution: Kiro is the first-ever AI-powered financial coach, connecting Gen Z and young adults to personalized financial resources. Kiro partners with credit unions, building societies, and pension providers as distribution partners to support millions of… 2025 MBAs Abroad: Michal Pyka, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 10, 2025 Michal Pyka London Business School Home City and Country: Warsaw, Poland Most Recent Employer and Job Title: McKinsey & Company, Associate How has studying business in the United Kingdom enriched your learning experience? I graduated with a Law degree from LSE in 2020 and acquired most of my business knowledge through hands-on experience as a… 2025 MBAs Abroad: Mariana Rocca, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 10, 2025 Mariana Rocca London Business School Home City and Country: Lima, Peru Most Recent Employer and Job Title: McKinsey & Company, Business Analyst How has studying business in the United Kingdom enriched your learning experience? An MBA challenges you from the very start, but pursuing my MBA in the UK has opened up learning opportunities that… Behind The Magic Of Tattoo 2025: Shaping The Soul Of London Business School (NEWS) By: Sagarika Biswas | Last Updated: April 16, 2025 When I reflect on my MBA journey at London Business School, what stands out isn’t a single class or lecture — it’s the moments of collective joy, pride, and connection we created outside the classroom. In every MBA cohort, there exists a rhythm — an invisible pulse that binds individuals from disparate cultures, industries, and… 2025 Best & Brightest MBA: Fernanda Camilo Aguiar, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 1, 2025 Fernanda Camilo Aguiar London Business School “FinTech Female Product Leader and UK Global Talent Visa Holder, driving innovation and growth globally.” Hometown: Curvelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil Fun fact about yourself: For my 30th this year, I’m walking the Santiago de Compostela trail —hoping for enlightenment as I close my MBA chapter, or at least good… 2025 Best & Brightest MBA: Zhen Ren Teo, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 1, 2025 Zhen Ren Teo London Business School “Former national athlete and consultant, driven by a passion for community impact.” Hometown: Singapore Fun fact about yourself: I love learning random and mostly impractical skills like juggling, reciting digits of pi, or loud whistling. I enjoy the challenge of starting from scratch and the satisfaction of finally mastering… How London Business School’s New 1-Year MBA Is A Testing Ground For AI-First Business Education (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Generative AI isn’t just transforming the business world — it’s reshaping how business schools train future leaders. At London Business School, that transformation is happening fast. “We’re embedding AI in three dimensions,” says Professor Nicos Savva, who teaches Management Science and Operations and helped lead the design of LBS’s new one-year MBA program, which welcomes… Spotlight On London Business School’s One-Year MBA (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Looking to build on your existing education and experience to elevate your career? In this insightful webinar, Helen Foley (MBA Programme Director) and Emily Carney (One-year MBA Launch Director), will introduce you to London Business School's new One-year MBA programme, designed for ambitious professionals with a Masters in Management or equivalent. Emily and Helen dive… 2025 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Jean Pauphilet, London Business School (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Jean Pauphilet London Business School "Jean Pauphilet is a standout educator in the LBS’s MBA, MiM, and PhD programs. He teaches the MBA tailored core course in Business Analytics. In a world increasingly shaped by data and uncertainty, Dr Pauphilet equips students with the quantitative mindset and tools to make smarter decisions. His MBA course is… 2025 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Arianna Marchetti, London Business School (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Arianna Marchetti London Business School “Arianna Marchetti co-developed and teaches LBS’s ‘Strategy Analytics’ elective – the first data-driven and AI-based Strategy elective course at LBS. This popular elective teaches students how to enhance their strategic decision-making capabilities using big data and AI tools. She also excels in teaching LBS’s ‘Understanding General Management’ core course, which… From Myanmar To McKinsey Via London Business School: A Doctor’s Journey (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: May 26, 2025 In the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Prarthana Venkatesh stepped into the wards of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London — and straight into a storm. The newly trained doctor had not yet begun her career when Covid-19 overwhelmed the UK’s healthcare system, leaving exhausted senior physicians and untested juniors to confront a crisis… London Business School Tops 2025 Financial Times Open-Enrollment Exec Ed Ranking, IMD Claims Custom Program Crown (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: June 4, 2025 The Financial Times released its 2025 Executive Education Rankings today (June 1), and London Business School is making headlines with a rare double distinction. The school earned the top spot in the Open Enrollment category, rising from second place in 2024, and the No. 2 position globally in Custom programs, up from seventh — the… 2025 MBA To Watch: Meg Mathile, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Meg Mathile London Business School “Self-proclaimed art nerd turned corporate girlie who loves a gig as well a good book.” Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio / New York City, NY Fun fact about yourself: I can crochet metal Undergraduate School and Degree: Yale University, Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (concentration in Sculpture) Where was the last… 2025 MBA To Watch: Snehal, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Snehal London Business School “A globetrotter, writer, and dancer who is in a constant state of curiosity.” Hometown: Delhi, India Fun fact about yourself: I do not have a last name. The last name field on my passport is blank, a rarity that always sparks curiosity. The two most common questions I get are: why… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Freya Twigden, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 9, 2025 Freya Twigden London Business School “Intrepid, creative, effervescent founder obsessed with fermentation, vitality, discovery, female firepower, and soulful storytelling.” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: I lived in Shanghai for a year, where I accidentally discovered the fermented tea drink kombucha through Traditional Chinese Medicine - it ultimately led to my first business venture!…