Search Results for: london business school (3236 results found) Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Christine Livet, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 6, 2020 Christine Livet London Business School “Status-quo challenger passionate about using business as a force for social and environmental impact.” Hometown: Toronto, Canada Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a bit of an adventure nut and don’t have the best awareness of safety, including trying to cross Victoria Falls during rainy season, wandering too close around the… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Alex Parker, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 6, 2020 Alex Parker London Business School “Engineer by day, entrepreneurial chef by night.” Hometown: Winchester, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: I was lucky enough to compete on BBC’s MasterChef in 2017, eventually reaching the quarter finals of the competition. I built on this experience to grow a catering company with my wife, Hatty. We started off… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Sijia Hao, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2020 Sijia Hao London Business School “Passionately committed to sustainability and a lifetime of learning. Cooking is my love language.” Hometown: Canton, Michigan, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: In this past year, I’ve worked as a line cook in a Michelin-starred restaurant, a yoga teacher to an inner-city high school’s track team, and a cricket farmer… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Katie Stolp, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 6, 2020 Katie Stolp London Business School “Curious activist, hard-headed pragmatist, ready to learn, eager to play.” Hometown: Washington, DC Fun Fact About Yourself: One of my all-time favorite trips was a two-week solo adventure through Patagonia, which included the W circuit of the Torres del Paine National Park and hiking Mount Fitz Roy in El Chalten.… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2022 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 7, 2020 “Flexibility” is a term you’ll hear often on London Business School’s Regent’s Park campus. For some, flexibility is the ability to adjust quickly. To others, it signifies access and opportunity: sampling a wide range of options and moving at their pace – and according to their interests. Call it what you will: fluid, versatile, or… Swamped With New Apps, London Business School Delays MBA Interview Decisions (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: October 7, 2020 The rich are getting richer, but the choices aren't getting easier. Having just seated an MBA class chosen from a school-record trove of applications, the UK's premier business school now is looking at an even bigger admissions cycle for next fall's Class of 2023. But with next fall's instruction more likely to be in-person, that… Tech Surges, Overall Job Rate Slips At London Business School (NEWS) By: Nathan Allen | Last Updated: January 28, 2021 Employment rates at London Business School slipped slightly for 2020 MBAs compared to 2019 alumni, according to the just-released LBS Class of 2020 employment report. After reporting 92% of graduates accepted job offers within three months of graduation in 2019, LBS is reporting 90% of 2020 graduates accepted an offer within four months of graduation… 2021 CentreCourt MBA Alumni: Ayo Gabriel, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: February 12, 2021 Ayo Gabriel MBA Program: London Business School Class: 2018 Current Location: London, United Kingdom Current Company and Title: Goldman Sachs, Executive Director Why did you choose to earn your MBA at this business school? The London Business School MBA is highly respected globally. After attending some of the MBA information events, it became clear to… Master’s In Finance: Shruti Iyengar, London Business School (NEWS) By: rileywebster | Last Updated: March 21, 2021 Student Name: Shruti Iyengar Graduate Business School: London Business School Describe Yourself In 15 Words: Math geek, footballer, self-professed comic. Passionate about measurable social impact and catalyzing women investing in women. Master’s Graduation Class: 2020. Undergraduate School and Major: Nanyang Technological University, Mathematics and Economics. Current Employer and Job Title: Sustainable Ventures, Investment Associate. Describe your… Master’s in Management: Emily Norcliffe, London Business School (NEWS) By: rileywebster | Last Updated: April 21, 2021 Student Name: Emily Norcliffe Graduate Business School: London Business School Describe Yourself In 15 Words: Polymath, dancer, foodie, intellectually curious, fiercely ambitious, and loves to laugh. Master’s Graduation Class: 2019. Undergraduate School and Major: University of Oxford, English Literature. Current Employer and Job Title: Strategy&, Associate Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: My… 2021 Best & Brightest MBAs: Adekolapo Agbede, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 9, 2021 Adekolapo Agbede London Business School “Ambitious British-Nigerian who loves finance and is committed to building a society with equal opportunities.” Hometown: London, UK Fun fact about yourself: I have once played football on the same pitch as Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard Undergraduate School and Degree: University of Bath, Economics Where was the last place you… London Business School’s MBA: ‘A Deeper, Transformational Journey’ (NEWS) By: Jeremy Hazlehurst | Last Updated: May 13, 2021 It is not often that a business school dean hits the pages of one of Britain’s feverish tabloid newspapers. Yet, when François Ortalo-Magné became dean of the London Business School in 2017, the Daily Mail ran a story about his salary, which at a fraction over half a million pounds made him one of the… 2021 MBAs To Watch: Tabria Lenard, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 3, 2021 Tabria Lenard London Business School “African-American woman and global leader rooted in culture, community and commerce.” Hometown: Teaneck, New Jersey Fun fact about yourself: My maternal grandparents and mother were each born on a different island in the Caribbean. Outside of food, carnival is one of my favorite ways to stay close to my culture.… 2021 MBAs To Watch: Giri Kesavan, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 3, 2021 Giri Kesavan London Business School “Creative and energetic – I love connecting people to opportunities!” Hometown: London, UK Fun fact about yourself: I’m an avid climber and love anything to do with hiking/trekking! Undergraduate School and Degree: Imperial College London, MEng Electronic Engineering Where was the last place you worked before enrolling in business school?… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Julia Hamilton, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 29, 2021 Julia Hamilton London Business School “l love kids, super passionate about LGBTQ+ issues & I think I’m hilarious (but you decide).” Hometown: New York City, NY Fun Fact About Yourself: I failed my road test five times before finally passing — I think my family was more proud when I actually got my license than… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Lien Le, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Lien Le London Business School “Reader and amateur chef with a passion for decision analysis and data-driven design.” Hometown: Palm Springs, California Fun Fact About Yourself: I was “unschooled” as a kid and didn’t attend a real school until I was 12 — this is where I think my interest in decision-making comes from, since… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Sonia Kuguru, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Sonia Kuguru London Business School “A singing, farming, lover of Jesus and good wine passionate about African livelihoods and outcomes.” Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Fun Fact About Yourself: I have eight siblings! Undergraduate School and Major: BA in Politics, International Affairs and Religion; Wake Forest University Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Senior Associate and Climate… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Opeoluwa Onigbinde, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Opeoluwa Onigbinde London Business School “Alternative music enthusiast with a passion for social impact and technology.” Hometown: Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: I play several musical instruments and enjoy making digital music. Undergraduate School and Major: Economics, Bowen University, Iwo Nigeria. Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Senior Associate, Busara Center for… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Keegan Flynn, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Keegan Flynn London Business School “Aspiring social entrepreneur with a love for different cultures, food, and languages.” Hometown: Scituate, MA, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve surfed on five continents (just missing Europe and Antarctica…) Undergraduate School and Major: University of Virginia, Economics Most Recent Employer and Job Title: ECMC Group; Associate, Corporate Development and… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Gina Mirow, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Gina Mirow London Business School “Pan-European sports lover with a passion for systems change and an interest in responsible business.” Hometown: Multiple across Europe, but London feels like home at the moment. Fun Fact About Yourself: I lived in a vegan commune for a year in Berkeley, California. Undergraduate School and Major: Philosophy and Psychology,… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Hugo Winn, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Hugo Winn London Business School “A strategic thinker with a passion for system change in traditionally underserved markets.” Hometown: London, United Kingdom Fun Fact About Yourself: During a university summer vacation, I cycled a tandem bicycle with a friend across Europe. The experience taught me how to deal with blood, sweat and tears, often at… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Seun Akingbogun, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Seun Akingbogun London Business School “Energetic, friendly, curious and adventurous London-based Nigerian who loves working with numbers and meeting people.” Hometown: London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: I bumped into ASAP Rocky on my 21st birthday in London Undergraduate School and Major: MEng Chemical Engineering with year abroad from UCL Most Recent… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Ken Lee, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Ken Lee London Business School “Ex-consultant turned strategist from Facebook and Alibaba, with a strong experience in APAC Markets.” Hometown: Singapore Fun Fact About Yourself: I used to serve in the Singapore Air Force as a Medic (Sergeant) Undergraduate School and Major: National University of Singapore, Majored in Physics Most Recent Employer and Job Title:… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Thomas Pearson-Jones, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Thomas Pearson-Jones London Business School “Welsh army doctor forever trying to escape London to explore the wilds of the UK.” Hometown: Mold, North Wales Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve played cricket at Lords (and won!) Undergraduate School and Major: New College, Oxford University. MA Medical Sciences & BMBCh Medicine Most Recent Employer and Job Title:… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Hugh Anderson-Elliott, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Hugh Anderson-Elliott London Business School “Hoping to make the world a better place, not sure how yet.” Hometown: London, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a former secondary school Math teacher. Undergraduate School and Major: Durham University, English Literature Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Head of Strategic Operations, Century Tech What makes London such… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Noam Kan, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Noam Kan London Business School “Regardless of the winds, I always know which port I'm aiming for.” Hometown: Haifa, Israel Fun Fact About Yourself: I play the piano but still can’t type with more than one finger! Undergraduate School and Major: University of Haifa School of Political Sciences, Political Science Most Recent Employer and Job… Meet the MBA Class of 2023: Damilola Olagunju, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: November 15, 2021 Damilola Olagunju London Business School “An African with a passion for improving the livelihoods of micro-small business owners in Africa.” Hometown: Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: I have something in common with five of the last eight US Presidents Undergraduate School and Major: The University of Manchester, MEng Mechanical Engineering Most Recent…