Search Results for: london business school (2911 results found) Blazing A Trail: Four Ingredients To London Business School’s Best Classes (NEWS) By: Sharvan Pethe | Last Updated: January 22, 2024 It was the 11th of December and London had just put on the first signs of winter. Most of my friends had already headed home for the holiday break. Only a few hardy souls remained on campus to attend the final block week of the year (a full-term class condensed into 5 days of 8-hour… 2024 MBAs Abroad: Navid Eskandar, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 6, 2024 Navid Eskandar London Business School Home City and Country: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Project Manager at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and Founder of Ladderly, a career coaching and mentorship service. How has studying business in the United Kingdom enriched your learning experience? On my first visit to London after… 2024 MBAs Abroad: Kaveri Doshi, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 6, 2024 Kaveri Doshi London Business School Home City and Country: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Kanaiya Exports Private Limited – Family Business, Business Development & Strategy Manager How has studying business in the United Kingdom enriched your learning experience? Studying at a prestigious business school such as London Business School has greatly enriched… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2025 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 5, 2023 The London Business School is a lot of things. A finance school? Well, a quarter of LBS graduates find work in private equity, investment banking, hedge funds, and venture capital. A consulting school? Hard to argue: over a third of graduates enter consulting – with the MBB being the biggest consumers of LBS talent. An… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Deborah Carey, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Deborah Carey London Business School “U.S.-Africa private sector policy wonk pivoting back into the management of impact-driven companies.” Hometown: Satellite Beach, Florida, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I summited Mt. Kilimanjaro while studying Kiswahili full time in Tanzania! Undergraduate School and Major: American University, International Relations (BA) & International Economic Relations (MA). Most Recent Employer… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Fatema Salim Haveliwalla, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Fatema Salim Haveliwalla London Business School “A curious, ever-evolving adventurer, committed to leaving a positive mark on the world.” Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I adore wildlife and recently got an incredible chance to swim with a majestic blue whale in the Indian Ocean! Undergraduate School and Major: HR College of Commerce… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Chris Town, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Chris Town London Business School “Submarine navigator, charting a new course towards the business world via an MBA.” Hometown: Edinburgh, Scotland Fun Fact About Yourself: I learned to navigate using the stars on a banana boat! Undergraduate School and Major: Britannia Royal Naval College Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Royal Navy, Specialist Navigator What… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Phoebe Joel, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Phoebe Joel London Business School “Lover of Mathematics, follower of Jesus with an interest in everything energy and human capital development.” Hometown: Okitipupa, Ondo state, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: If I was not an engineer, I would have been a medical doctor Undergraduate School and Major: Petroleum Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Most Recent… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Rhydian Harris, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Rhydian Harris London Business School “Emergency medicine doctor turned health tech enthusiast, empathetic & enthusiastic.” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: In March this year, as part of a choir of 80 people, I sang the national anthems for the Wales vs. Ireland Six Nations Rugby International, in front of a crowd of 80,000… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Fernanda Camilo Aguiar, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Fernanda Camilo Aguiar London Business School “Passionate leader driving tech impact, empowering women, exploring the world, and inspiring others through action.” Hometown: Curvelo, Minas Gerais, Brazil Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a Brazilian female leader making waves in the tech world, with a background in chemical engineering. I’ve explored over 30 different countries – most… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Christine Darla Bautista, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Christine Darla Bautista London Business School “Filipina entrepreneur, brand-builder, and public speaker championing gender-inclusive spaces in wellness, beauty, and health.” Hometown: Quezon City, Philippines Fun Fact About Yourself: A staunch advocate of women empowerment, I’ve sought for gender-inclusive spaces in Southeast Asia throughout my career. I have done this through launching scholarships for 40 Filipina… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Ed Vickers-Willis, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Ed Vickers-Willis London Business School “Professional Athlete turned Strategy Consultant; passionate trail runner, meditator, and lover of cereal.” Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a bit of a fiend for live music and last year I managed to fit in ~35 gigs around the world – highlights including Bon Iver in Glasgow,… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Claudia Cecilia Kesala, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Claudia Cecilia Kesala London Business School Cautiously optimistic Limitlessly curious Avidly athletic Utterly resilient Dutifully loyal Immensely diligent Abundantly cheerful Hometown: Helsinki, Finland Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a lifelong tennis player and have always loved all forms of athletic pursuits. However, recently, I’ve discovered a rather unexpected new hobby – chess! Undergraduate School and… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Precious Kilimo, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 1, 2023 Precious Kilimo London Business School “An adrenaline enthusiast who embraces novelty, thrives as a team player and values family.” Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Fun Fact About Yourself: I have an uncanny ability to find lost objects (most of the time). My family always looks for me whenever they lose things. Undergraduate School and Major: Dartmouth College,… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Viktor Hainski, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: December 3, 2023 Viktor Hainski London Business School “Global citizen passionate about diversity, sustainability, and social impact.” Hometown: Zagreb, Croatia Fun Fact About Yourself: I was a published playwright before the age of 10 Undergraduate School and Major: Bocconi University, Economics & Finance Most Recent Employer and Job Title: BlackRock, Financial Markets Advisory What makes London such a… London Business School Dean To Step Down Early; Search Begins For Replacement (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: October 11, 2023 London Business School is looking for a new dean, a year earlier than expected. François Ortalo-Magné, dean of the UK's premier B-school since 2017, announced today (October 9) that he will step down at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year to return to the classroom. LBS' ninth dean since its foundation, Ortalo-Magné will join… Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Nicholas Latifi, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 3, 2023 Nicholas Latifi London Business School “A motivated and data-driven individual with a thrill for competition on and off the track.” Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Fun Fact About Yourself: I failed my first driving test even though I was a racing driver at the time, and I’m not the only racing driver to have done the… 2023 MBA To Watch: Kanika Bhachawat, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Kanika Bhachawat London Business School “Someone who is always ready to try new things!” Hometown: Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh (India) Fun fact about yourself: I played field hockey competitively for 12 years. Undergraduate School and Degree: Economics Honors, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University PGD in Liberal Arts, Young India Fellowship, Ashoka University Where was the… 2023 MBA To Watch: Dezhi Yu, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Dezhi Yu London Business School “Trying to be the best version of myself.” Hometown: Shenyang, China Fun fact about yourself: I once gave Stephen Colbert and his kid a campus tour as a student ambassador at Colgate University. Undergraduate School and Degree: BA, Colgate University (USA) Where was the last place you worked before enrolling… 2023 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Xu Zhang, London Business School (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: June 5, 2023 Xu Zhang London Business School “Xu’s classes were outstanding and made a remarkable impact on my career. She is always looking for new and innovative ways to teach and inspire her students. She constantly explores new go-to-market approaches and tests emerging strategies with us. Xu is an outstanding marketing professor who is passionate, knowledgeable, innovative,… 2023 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Ali Aouad, London Business School (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: June 3, 2023 Ali Aouad London Business School “I am a medical doctor by profession. I was educated at the University of Cambridge and University of London and completed clinical training at the University of Oxford. I have been taught by very eminent professors. Having never done a course in management science and business statistics, Prof Aouad’s teaching… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Julia Hamilton, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Julia Hamilton London Business School “Sarcastic, loving New Yorker focused on uplifting & advocating for LGBTQ+ people to create positive change.” Hometown: New York, NY Fun fact about yourself: So far, I have traveled to 21 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia – 14 of which I have traveled and backpacked… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Cameron Martin, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Cameron Martin London Business School “An equity champion, working to level the playing field and create opportunity.” Hometown: Motherwell, Scotland (United Kingdom) Fun fact about yourself: The greatest job I’ve ever had was as a cheesemonger during my undergrad. I spent years perfecting the optimal combination of cheeses to make the greatest ever mac and… London Business School Jobs Report: Shining In Tough Times (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 MBA salaries and job offer rates stabilized in 2022 at most of the leading business schools in the United States. The pandemic recovery has been slower for European schools, however; the latest evidence is INSEAD's recently released employment report, which last week showed that average salaries actually declined for the newest crop of graduates — a… 2022 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: Little Steps Financing, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 4, 2023 Little Steps Financing London Business School Industry: Fintech Founding Student Name(s): Panos Kyrkopoulos and John Frangis Brief Description of Solution: The firm uses its advanced technological capabilities in risk, operations, and finance to provide parents with interest-free (0%) financing tailored to cover childcare fees. The firm’s financing solutions tackle the issues of childcare affordability in… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2024 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 19, 2022 “What got you here won’t take you there.” Every successful entrepreneur has heard that warning. Call it a speed bump – a reminder to stay humble and curious – and unafraid to deviate or evolve. After all, the real test isn’t turning an idea into a solution. No, legacies are cemented by scaling an operation… Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Spandana Palaypu, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 8, 2022 Spandana Palaypu London Business School “Award-winning entrepreneur with a unique third-culture perspective and a determination to drive impact for underserved communities.” Hometown: Originally from Hyderabad, Telangana (India) but call Dubai, UAE my home. Fun Fact About Yourself: I went on a World Challenge Expedition to Tanzania and did a midnight trek up Mt. Meru (5th-highest…