Search Results for: london business school (2911 results found) Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Shalini Chudasama, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 6, 2020 Shalini Chudasama London Business School “I'm extroverted, introspective, and love to dance I'm energized by ensuring all people can advance.” Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina Fun Fact About Yourself: I taught myself how to juggle using basketballs. Undergraduate School and Major: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BSc in Business Administration Most Recent Employer and… Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Akhil Pawar, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 6, 2020 Akhil Pawar London Business School “Applying my talents, though meager, to transform finance into a force for good.” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun Fact About Yourself: I am quite accident-prone and have so far broken eight bones in my body. Even more, unfortunately, I have no epic backstories for what caused these fractures. Undergraduate School and… CentreCourt 2020 Spring: MBA Careers At London Business School, HEC Paris, IESE & IMD (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 14, 2023 https://youtu.be/y2ugCNYEtPc How is COVID-19 impacting the recruitment and hiring of MBA graduates this year? What impact will the health crisis have for next summer's MBA internship market? And finally how long will the recession last and dampen the demand for MBA graduates over the long haul? Those are some of the questions answered by our… CentreCourt 2020 Spring: MBA Admissions At London Business School, IESE, HEC Paris & IMD (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: July 14, 2023 https://youtu.be/5ayUUTbyVec Want the inside story on MBA applications at four world-class business schools in Europe? Then, you'll want to hear what the top MBA gatekeepers at the London Business School, HEC Paris, IESE Business School in Barcelona and IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland have to say. In this hour-long CentreCourt 2020 Spring conversation with host John… 2020 MBAs To Watch: Nasi Rwigema, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: June 1, 2020 Nasi Rwigema London Business School Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa Fun fact about yourself: One of my goals in life is to become world-class at making pancakes. I practice regularly and take it very seriously. Undergraduate School and Degree: University of The Witwatersrand, BSc Engineering (Aeronautical) and MSc Engineering (Mechanical) Where was the last place you… Why London Business School Should Be On Your MBA Shortlist (NEWS) By: Emma Bond, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 It is hard to imagine that until the mid-1980s, middle management from the Commonwealth had a free ride for their business education at London Business School (LBS). “It's been a long time since it’s been a British school for British candidates – long before my time, many deans ago,” remarked LBS Admissions Director David Simpson in… London Business School To Open Campus Sept. 7 (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: May 20, 2020 London Business School today (May 19) announced that it plans to open its campus to students on Sept. 7 with online classes for a brief period of time until moving to a hybrid model of teaching two weeks later on Sept. 21. “The hybrid model of delivery will give us the flexibility to adjust to… 2020 Best & Brightest MBAs: Sid Singh, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 2, 2020 Sid Singh London Business School “Team-player. Inquisitive. Strategist. Musician. Passionate about thought diversity and societal impact.” Hometown: Ranchi, India Fun fact about yourself: Answering “Where exactly are you from?” is always tricky considering I grew up across eight different towns and cities and lived in three countries. Undergraduate School and Degree: Manipal University, Bachelor of… 2020 Best & Brightest MBAs: Joy Yang, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 2, 2020 Joy Yang London Business School “Inquisitive - I enjoy learning and looking for shortcuts to make my life (and work) better.” Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Fun fact about yourself: I was once “zonked” on ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ (game show). Undergraduate School and Degree: University of California, Santa Barbara; BA in Global Studies Where was… 2020 Best & Brightest MBAs: Francisco Milán, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2020 Francisco Milán London Business School “Positive European who has lived in eight countries and has a passion for the luxury industry and social impact.” Hometown: Valencia, Spain & Brussels, Belgium Fun fact about yourself: Almost everyone I meet thinks that I am Italian. It might be my first name; it might be my last name.… 2020 Best 40 Under 40 Professors: Gah-Yi Ban, London Business School (NEWS) By: Nathan Allen | Last Updated: May 2, 2020 Gah-Yi Ban is a true child of the globe. Born in Korea, Ban moved to Australia with her family when her father got a job there. She spent five years in Berkeley, California, earning her master's degree and Ph.D. And now, Ban is an assistant professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School.… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2021 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 26, 2023 In business school, FOMO takes on a mythical dimension. The acronym for “Fear of Missing Out,” FOMO describes the dizzying sensory overload that first-year MBAs experience when they return to campus. Everything is fresh and fascinating. There are waves of opportunities and something is always happening. Some call it “drinking from the firehose,” with all… 5 Insider Tips For Applying To London Business School (NEWS) By: Emma Bond, Fortuna Admissions | Last Updated: August 26, 2023 With applications in full swing, it’s time to narrow down your choice of MBA programs. If London Business School (LBS) isn’t on your shortlist, it should be. London Business School touts itself as offering a highly flexible and applied MBA program that will challenge your perspectives. The most recent class profile includes a student body… 2019 MBAs To Watch: Robbie Wiedenmann, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 12, 2019 Robbie Wiedenmann London Business School “I’m a German-American, positive and approachable, love sharing stories and building long-lasting relationships.” Hometown: Berlin, Germany Fun fact about yourself: One of only a few Germans that loves US country music Undergraduate School and Degree: American University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and International Studies Where was the last… 2019 Best & Brightest MBAs: Allie Fleder, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 28, 2019 Allie Fleder London Business School “Colorful New Yorker with a passion for Haribo candy and Latin America.” Hometown: Westfield, NJ Fun fact about yourself: I can solve a Rubik’s cube in 1 minute, 27 seconds. Undergraduate School and Degree: Columbia University – BA in Latin American Studies Where was the last place you worked before… 2019 Best & Brightest MBAs: Brady Dearden, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 27, 2019 Brady Dearden London Business School “On a mission to serve others.” Hometown: Princeton Junction, NJ, USA Fun fact about yourself: I grew up close to the beach when I was young and have some expert skills in sandcastle building! Undergraduate School and Degree: West Point ‘09, Bachelor of Science, majored in law University of Cambridge… 2019 Best 40 Under 40 Professors: Nicos Savva, London Business School (NEWS) By: Nathan Allen | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 Nicos Savva Professor of Management Science and Operations London Business School For the past few years, Nicos Savva has dedicated his research to understanding hospital operations. Savva marries big data and healthcare to figure out best ways in which hospitals can care for and host their patients. "Hospitals are generating troves of data which, if… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2020 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: October 11, 2019 “Diversity” has emerged as a contentious concept in society. That’s because it means so many different things to people. At the surface, diversity covers the usual variables: nationality, gender, background, religion, and economic status. However, it is far more than affiliation or aspiration. Diversity is also a strategy – a code of conduct, even –… No Brexit Impact On MBA Pay At London Business School (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: June 15, 2018 It still may be too soon to judge how Brexit will impact MBA employment at the United Kingdom’s premier business schools but so far the facts show no impact at all. Nearly a year after the British public voted in a referendum to exit the European Union, London Business School grads landed record average salaries… 2018 Best MBAs: Smruti Sriram, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 6, 2018 Smruti Sriram London Business School “Passionate believer in young people as agents of positive change. Love working on creative and sustainable projects.” Age: 31 Hometown: London, UK Fun fact about yourself: Big house/ dance music fan Undergraduate School and Degree: University of Oxford, Philosophy, Politics, Economics Where did you work before enrolling in business school? Supreme Creations/… 2018 Best 40 Under 40 Professors: Tahoun Ahmed, London Business School (NEWS) By: Andrea Carter | Last Updated: September 13, 2023 Tahoun Ahmed Associate Professor of Accounting London Business School You might say that London Business School’s Tahoun Ahmed is interested in the dark side of business. Corporate scandals, crony capitalism, and questionable behaviors by lawmakers to protect their business interests are a few of the critical topics he explores as an award-winning and highly respected… 2018 Best 40 Under 40 Professors: Daniel Effron, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 23, 2018 Daniel Effron Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour London Business School Honesty is the best policy. That’s Daniel Effron’s motto. Of course, the greatest distance is often the one between how people think and how they act. This gap is Effron’s passion. A social psychologist, Effron studies the impulses that lead to shortcuts that ultimately produce… Meet London Business School’s Class of 2019 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 18, 2017 For many, mastering global markets and cultural etiquette means bouncing from one nation to the next – a jumbled, costly, and time-consuming path. At the London Business School, students can immerse themselves in 60 nations without ever leaving campus. Here, 90% of the class hails from outside the United Kingdom, making it a melting pot… 2017 MBAs To Watch: Michael Dan Vardi, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: August 7, 2017 Michael Dan Vardi London Business School “Just one word: Caring. I care for what I do and the people around me.” Age: 31 Hometown: Tel Aviv, Israel / Sydney, Australia Fun fact about yourself: Danced ballet before LBS. Undergraduate School and Degree: (Philosophy and Economics from Tel Aviv University Where did you work before enrolling… 2017 Best MBAs: Alana Digby, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 6, 2017 Alana Digby London Business School “A warm and smiley, moderately introverted individual who’d share a pot of tea with anyone.” Age: 29 Hometown: Sydney, Australia Fun fact about yourself: Before starting in consulting, I worked as a Research Assistance in a Mycology (Fungus) laboratory where I worked on everything from using fungus to rehabilitate mine… 2017 Best MBAs: Dr. Nick Deakin, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 6, 2017 Dr. Nick Deakin London Business School “British medical doctor, banker and FT LGBT Future Leader.” Age: 28 Hometown: Staffordshire, United Kingdom Fun fact about yourself: I know lots about what my classmates get up to, as I’m their go-to doctor - and I’m actually the first person in my family to ever go to university… 2017 Best MBAs: Julia Paykin, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 6, 2017 Julia Paykin London Business School “Russian-Canadian engineer, restless world explorer, passionate female empowerment advocate, with a strong appetite for innovation.” Age: 29 Hometown: Montreal, Canada Fun fact about yourself: I am helicopter-crash certified after escaping a simulated submerged helicopter four times, despite my strong fear of drowning. Undergraduate School and Degree: McGill University, Bachelor of…