Search Results for: london business school (3345 results found) 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!… Student Voices: How London Business School Helped Me See Japan — And Myself — In A New Light (NEWS) By: Chinnapat Sertthin | Last Updated: December 19, 2025 It’s the last day of my LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy, just after my final class, and my nameplate is still lying in its slot in the lecture hall. In a quiet moment of reflection, I think about all I have learned and how the program has helped me find a clearer sense… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Satya Sagar, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Satya Sagar London Business School “Consultant, startup founder, and now a VC investor in pursuit of understanding people, businesses, and happiness.” Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India Fun Fact About Yourself: My most recent landlord was a 1983 Cricket World Cup winner, and I have had the privilege of training with him for 4 years. Ask me… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Denira Coleman, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Denira Coleman London Business School “A South African Greek opera singer turned entrepreneur, who helps artists make an impact.” Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa Fun Fact About Yourself: During my opera career, while playing a young boy in a production of Handel’s Rodelinda, I had to walk across the stage singing while carrying two massive candelabras of… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Tristen Newman, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Tristen Newman London Business School “Strategic thinker and team player who turns bold ideas into big wins.” Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I co-hosted a (short lived) podcast about basketball with a couple of my classmates during college. Undergraduate School and Major: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Grant Soll, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Grant Soll London Business School “Proud South African and ex-consultant with a habit of saying yes to big challenges.” Hometown: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Fun Fact About Yourself: I produced dubstep at the height of my high school awkward phase, and now it forever haunts me on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Alex Hitchens, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Alex Hitchens London Business School “China expert, AI strategist, and school Governor, trying to bring Chinese and Western businesses together.” Hometown: Reading, UK Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m British and fluent in Mandarin Chinese, something that often surprises people! What began as a casual curiosity at the age of 11 grew into a lifelong interest.… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Olanike Salau, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Olanike Salau London Business School “I’m a young, ambitious individual with bold goals of positively impacting Africa’s infrastructure finance landscape.” Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Fun Fact About Yourself: For someone who’s never been to South Korea, I have seen more than 100 K-drama series with each series having an average of 7 episodes per season. Undergraduate… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Emma Hutchinson, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Emma Hutchinson London Business School “Multilingual, ‘Third Culture Kid’ with passion for climate action and thirst for new experiences.” Hometown: Boulder, Colorado, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve been to 35 countries in nearly 30 years and I’m not planning on slowing down any time soon! Undergraduate School and Major: Stanford University, Earth Systems (Environmental… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Abraham Tesfu Firdie, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Abraham Tesfu Firdie London Business School “A private equity professional passionate about jazz, trivia, and making friends in unexpected places.” Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Fun Fact About Yourself: Since childhood, I’ve brewed Tela, a traditional Ethiopian ale. I was taught by the best craftsperson I know: my mother. It’s made by fermenting barley, gesho (a… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Patrick Arbuthnott, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Patrick Arbuthnott London Business School “A history loving Scot, with a passion for travel, technology and early-stage entrepreneurship.” Hometown: Perth, Scotland Fun Fact About Yourself: I played the bagpipes for Pope Benedict XVI during a state visit in 2010. Undergraduate School and Major: The University of Edinburgh, History Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Lenkie… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Alessandro Piglione, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Alessandro Piglione London Business School “Aerospace materials scientist turned supercar brakes project lead, looking to drive innovation through business strategy.” Hometown: Turin, Italy Fun Fact About Yourself: I starred in South Korean TV Show Let’s Go, Man-Soo-Ro, a football-themed show filmed in London and Seoul Undergraduate School and Major: Politecnico di Torino, Materials Engineering (BEng)… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Emily Corrigan, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Emily Corrigan London Business School “Personally and professionally, I am a person who seeks and does hard things.” Hometown: Sisters, Oregon Fun Fact About Yourself: I learned to play the balafon, a West African percussion instrument, while studying abroad in Cameroon, then built one with my instructor to bring home. Undergraduate School and Major: Harvard… Meet the MBA Class of 2027: Jasmine Sanghera, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Jasmine Sanghera London Business School “Bold innovator turning ideas into impact through curiosity, empathy, and a glass half-full mentality.” Hometown: Danville, California, USA Fun Fact About Yourself: I trained for my first triathlon this spring and officially caught the triathlon bug! I am excited to meet fellow LBS enthusiasts who share the same passion and… Meet London Business School’s MBA Class Of 2027 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Go to LinkedIn and scan an incoming class’s profiles. Bullet-by-bullet, these students leave an unforgettable impression: products launched, markets opened, and systems fixed. Thing is, these are just their results. What they bring is far deeper. Think skills, habits, and mentalities – ones that guide each individual’s track record. These intangibles are exactly what makes… London Business School’s John Mullins Named Outstanding Case Teacher For 2026 (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: February 11, 2026 The Case Centre has named John Mullins of London Business School as its Outstanding Case Teacher for 2026, honoring the entrepreneurship professor for what the organization described as a sustained contribution to case-based learning. The award was announced Wednesday as part of World Case Teaching Day and recognizes business school faculty who demonstrate innovation and excellence… 2026 MBAs Abroad: Emma Hutchinson, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Emma Hutchinson London Business School Hometown: Boulder, Colorado, USA Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Deputy Director for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, The White House (Biden-Harris Administration) How has studying business in the United Kingdom enriched your learning experience? After eight years working on climate policy in the U.S., I wanted to pursue an… MBA Voices: Balancing Motherhood And An MBA At London Business School (NEWS) By: Astha Kalbag | Last Updated: March 9, 2026 Two years ago, my odds of pursuing an MBA while being a mother were a resounding zero. I have always believed that life is like my favorite sport, windsurfing. You catch the sail by your hands, ride the wave, and enjoy the rush out in the open sea. Somehow, while at London Business School, I… 2025 Most Disruptive MBA Startups: AcouBatt, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: March 15, 2026 AcouBatt LTD London Business School Industry: Battery Manufacturing, AI, Energy, Green Tech, Deep Tech MBA Founding Student Name(s): Chris Haoxin Xu Brief Description of Solution: We listen to batteries using acoustic technology and our proprietary AI model, to optimize battery formation process, making manufacturing more scalable and sustainable. Funding Dollars: N/A What led you to… How London Business School Gave Me The Motivation & Tools To Reimagine My Career (NEWS) By: Juan David Alduncin, LBS MBA1Y 2026 | Last Updated: April 26, 2026 Arriving at London Business School to join its inaugural One-year MBA cohort, I was considering some important questions about my future career path. After four years at the World Bank’s Private Sector Window, I had a strong track record in development finance, but a growing feeling that I might have outgrown my largely behind-the-scenes role.… 2026 Best & Brightest MBA: Max Taylor, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2026 Max Taylor London Business School “LBS MBA scholar; former strategy consultant; community-builder; recognised DEI leader.” Hometown: Nottingham, England Fun fact about yourself: I’m a trained classical and jazz pianist! Undergraduate School and Degree: BA Politics and International Relations, SOAS (University of London) Where was the last place you worked before enrolling in business school? Associate… 2026 Best & Brightest MBA: Maggie McNamara, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2026 Maggie McNamara London Business School “Rhode Island native and asset management strategist, passionate about delivering value through trusting, purpose-driven teams.” Hometown: Rumford, Rhode Island Fun fact about yourself: Last summer, I reached a goal to visit 30 countries before my 30th year! Growing up, I didn’t travel much internationally, but when I moved to London… 2026 Best & Brightest MBA: Tania F. Davila Masciopinto, London Business School (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 3, 2026 Tania F. Davila Masciopinto London Business School “Energetic, deeply caring person who is relentlessly determined to make things happen.” Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Fun fact about yourself: I’m a coffee aficionado who doesn’t drink coffee! Last summer I spent nine weeks working on a coffee project with Tim Hortons International, and can explain everything about coffee… London Business School Tops 2026 Financial Times Open-Enrollment Exec Ed Ranking, SDA Bocconi Best For Custom Programs (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: May 18, 2026 London Business School continues its winning streak in the The Financial Times Executive Education Rankings for 2026, released today (May 18). The UK school secured the top spot in the Open Enrollment category while finishing second for Custom Programs. Those are the same placements LBS achieved in the 2025 ranking when it was the only… London Business School Lands £15M Gift From Alumni Couple (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: June 8, 2026 London Business School has received a £15 million ($20 million) gift from Masters in Finance alumni Anjuli and Raj Rao – one of the largest donations in the school's history – to fund scholarships, a named academic chair and a new endowed research fund. The gift, announced Monday (June 8), will establish three named initiatives:… London Business School Lands £25M Gift, Matching Its Largest Since 2013 (NEWS) By: Pola Lem | Last Updated: July 13, 2026 The London Business School announced today a £25 million gift, one of the largest in school history, to rename its North Building at Sussex Place and fund scholarships to attract top MBA talent from around the world. The gift from the David and Molly Pyott Foundation and David and Molly Pyott matches Idan Ofer’s landmark gift in 2013. It is the second £25 million gift LBS has received since Sergei Guriev became dean in… MBA Voices: From London Business School To The World Fencing League: Why I Chose To Launch A Sports Venture (NEWS) By: Zhen Ren Teo | Last Updated: July 10, 2026 A few months ago, I stood on the floor of a sold-out Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, watching fencers compete in front of a live crowd. It was the debut event of World Fencing League (WFL), something my team and I had spent months building from scratch. I do not think I fully processed…