Search Results for: london business school (3438 results found) Seeking A New Look, Oxford Saïd Partners With Legendary Fashion Designer Jimmy Choo (NEWS) By: Anna Watson | Last Updated: April 10, 2023 To outfit Oxford Saïd Business School’s staff in new uniforms, the school is taking an innovative approach. The Saïd School is partnering with the Jimmy Choo Academy, founded by the legendary fashion designer, to host a competition for the academy's students. The winner of the competition will have their design worn by the B-school's professional staff,… MBA Handicapping: 2+2 Is Hard — Will Low GRE Stop This Spanish Superstar? (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 https://youtu.be/gIGG2spEOM0 Harvard Business School's 2+2 deferred admit program for MBA candidates has unusually high hurdles for applicants. After being admitted, students are expected to spend a minimum of two years, with no more than four years, working in a professional position in the public, private, or nonprofit sector before enrolling at HBS. In 2022, 1,287… MBA Handicapping: Applying From Brazil, Spain & Portugal (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 https://youtu.be/VqdHQAOLrSA Rodrigo certainly has the stats. The 28-year-old Brazilian landed a 760 GMAT on his very first try and graduated first in his class at Universidad de Salamanca in Spain where he earned a degree in civil engineering. After working for the largest fintech company in Latin America in an analyst position, he became the… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Archie Preston, CEIBS (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Archie Preston China Europe International Business School “The China-Europe cross-border banker making the move “in-house” to a Chinese healthcare giant.” Hometown: London, UK Fun fact about yourself: I am a retired/failed child actor. Undergraduate School and Degree: Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge Where was the last place you worked before enrolling in business school? DealGlobe… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Bill (William) Landefeld, Georgia Tech (Scheller) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Bill (William) Landefeld Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology “Positive, hard-working, calm in chaos, always curious, sustainability-minded, and forever plotting outdoor adventures.” Hometown: Kennewick, WA Fun fact about yourself: I lived off-grid in the Daintree Rainforest in Cape Tribulation, Australia, for a year. Experiencing the rainforest and great barrier reef ecosystems firsthand while… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Rebecca Chandler, INSEAD (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Rebecca Chandler INSEAD “Inquisitive, empathetic travel enthusiast passionate about transforming business for positive environmental and social impact.” Hometown: Berkeley, a small countryside town in Gloucestershire, UK Fun fact about yourself: I’ve walked in over 500 fashion shows on 4 continents, when working as a model between high school and graduating from my undergraduate university; I… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Komal Bapna, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: April 30, 2023 Komal Bapna Imperial College Business School “Outgoing, energetic and unapologetically ambitious girl trying to make her mark in the universe!” Hometown: Mumbai, India Fun fact about yourself: As a 7-year trained Indian classical Bharatnatyam dancer, I can never be expressionless! Undergraduate School and Degree: Electronics Engineering, University of Mumbai Where was the last place you… Alumni Thriving on Locust: Alumni Q&A on Private Equity and Sustainable Infrastructure (NEWS) By: Azline Shelby Nelson | Last Updated: April 28, 2023 When I won the Jacobson Global Venture Award in 2021, I reached out to both Lauder and Wharton Alumni and was connected with a wonderful alumni community across West Africa. The Lauder Alumni community is top tier and here is how they differ from their MBA peers: Wharton Alumni will reply to an email and… 2023 Best & Brightest MBA: Benoit Dubief, University of Oxford (Saïd) (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 10, 2023 Benoit Dubief Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford (College: Christ Church) “Driven, forward-looking strategist bringing together consulting, product management and technology towards digital impact at scale.” Hometown: Nice, France Fun fact about yourself: While also being a digital media entrepreneur by age 18, I formed and led a Britpop band as a songwriter… Six Reasons To Choose Cranfield’s Newly Redesigned MBA Program (NEWS) By: Dr. Leila Alinaghian, Director of Full-time MBA | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 Cranfield School of Management has long been regarded as one of the most innovative, forward-thinking business schools. Ranked as a top 10 UK MBA program, the quadruple-accredited school has helped to launch over 2,000 new companies - and counting. Over the years, Cranfield School of Management has created countless C-suite leaders by transforming lives, opening… Best Practice: A Tool For Developing Corporate Partnerships: The 3-E Model (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: May 4, 2023 Unlike Michael Porter’s Five Forces model, Sri Zaheer’s 3-E framework probably will never get taught in a business school. But for any dean, it’s a no-brainer tool to help cultivate and nurture key corporate partnerships. As dean of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management for 10 years until July of this year, Zaheer… 2023 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Caitlin Bristol, Imperial College (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 12, 2023 Caitlin Bristol Imperial College Business School “Long-haul optimist working at the intersection of businesses and social impact.” Age: 39 Hometown: Originally from Portland, Oregon, USA - I have been living in London for nearly 10 years now. Undergraduate School and Degree: Santa Clara University: B.A. in English, minor in Political Science. Jean Donovan Social Justice… Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2023 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: May 14, 2023 Christopher Epps has devoted much of his career to the public sector. After earning a degree in journalism, he led communications efforts for non-profits ranging from America’s Promise Alliance to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. In between, Epps has helped run public affairs offices for the International Trade Association and the U.S. Department of Commerce.… MBA Handicapping: How To Max Out An Application From An Underrepresented Country (NEWS) By: John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 https://youtu.be/0i5rZQaLdOU Hizbawi has more than three years of experience, with more than a couple of years as general manager of his own liquid detergent company with more than 100 employees until it ceased operations due to the war in Ethiopia. Since then, he has been working as an English interpreter. While he has yet to… 2 New Winners In The Financial Times’ Latest Twin Rankings (NEWS) By: Marc Ethier | Last Updated: May 22, 2023 For the longest time, there was little to no change at the top of The Financial Times' pair of executive education rankings. Those days are over. For the second year in a row after putting its executive education rankings on hiatus in 2021, FT has crowned a new top program in both categories: IESE Business… ‘Guide To Kickstarting Your Career’ Lists Top Jobs, Industries & Cities Of 2023 (NEWS) By: P&Q Staff | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 From LinkedIn: New grads and career starters are entering an uncertain, volatile job market. Amid record inflation, rising interest rates and the possibility of a looming recession, employers have begun to pull back on hiring. The LinkedIn Hiring Rate, which tracks the velocity of LinkedIn members updating their profiles with new jobs each month, was… Kellogg Chronicles: Collaborating For Sustainability And Inclusivity In Our Cities (NEWS) By: Sidharth Ganesh | Last Updated: August 12, 2023 Cities are now home to more than half of the world’s population, and the development they bring has a significant impact on how we tackle social injustice, climate change, congestion, and affordability. As future business leaders, it is imperative that we build more equitable cities for future generations. However, bringing about change in cities is… MBA Handicapping: Fashion Designer To The Metaverse With A 750 GMAT (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 https://youtu.be/p0OiW8w19B0 She's a 24-year-old fashion designer for Meta who graduated first in her class and boasts a 750 GMAT. For sure, those few facts are intriguing enough to get the MBA admissions offices at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and Kellogg to bring Ashwini in for interviews. But when they do, they'll also find an articulate, thoughtful young… 2023 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors: Nilam Kaushik, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: June 5, 2023 Nilam Kaushik Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore “Professor Kaushik is the first female strategy professor at IIM Bangalore, representing a significant achievement in her field. Her dynamic teaching style and ability to inspire students have garnered her a reputation as a highly sought-after instructor, with consistent high ratings from students and peers alike. Combining her… A Unique, First-Mover MSBA Program Celebrates 10 Years (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: June 5, 2023 When Michelle Skaf was helping her family transition their 20-year-old Lebanese restaurant into an e-commerce baklava shop, she realized the crucial role data would play in everything from optimizing product offerings to targeting marketing campaigns, to enhancing overall business performance. But her background was in finance. She worked most recently as the financial operations director… On Tour In Silicon Valley With Esade’s Entrepreneurs (NEWS) By: Kristy Bleizeffer | Last Updated: July 11, 2023 Sitting in a lecture hall at Stanford University, Kaia Lubbers had approximately five seconds to answer the question posed by the lecturer: “Can you tell me the word for a failed entrepreneur?” Talk about being put on the spot! Lubbers was among 57 fellow MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship students from ESADE Business School who’d come… Meet Washington Foster’s MBA Class Of 2024 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2023 There is a certain spirit in the Pacific Northwest: Rugged, Inventive, Majestic. Carved out between the ocean and mountains, the region’s variety and openness convey a sense of possibilities that translates to innovation. Imagine snow-capped mountains and turquoise waters, year-round greenery and refreshing rain, long coastlines and deep gorges – even rainforests and deserts…and trees… Meet Bain & Company’s MBA Class of 2022: Maddison Jacka (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Maddison Jacka Location: Sydney, Australia Hometown: Clare, South Australia MBA program: Full-time MBA at AGSM @ UNSW, Sydney, Australia (Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales) Undergraduate school, major: ICHM, Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) Focus of current case: Financial Services What word best describes Bain and why? Collaborative. Bain has… Meet Bain & Company’s MBA Class of 2022: Bob Winslow (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 7, 2023 Bob Winslow Location: London Hometown: Kirkwhelpington, UK MBA program: Cambridge Judge Business School Undergraduate school, major: University of Cambridge, Architecture Focus of current case: Enterprise Architecture IP What word best describes Bain and why? Fun. The combination fascinating, challenging work with a supportive culture lived throughout the firm makes for an incredibly rewarding professional life.… Meet Bain & Company’s MBA Class Of 2022 (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: September 14, 2023 Picture getting on an airplane. It’s cramped and noisy – stuffy too. Adding to the discomfort, you’re wondering just who’ll be sitting next to you. Sandwiched between a snorer and a complainer, you learn quickly who you want to be around. Audrey Aw, a ‘22 Bain & Company hire from the Singapore office, has clocked… MBA Handicapping: In From Africa — Cracking HBS And Stanford (NEWS) By: Sandy Kreisberg & John A. Byrne | Last Updated: August 25, 2023 https://youtu.be/5nSk9Hhbp58 Nathan is a senior strategy associate for Cellulant, a PayPal-like digital payments platform for businesses across Africa. He has also done stints as an auditor for Deloitte and as an analyst for the foremost investment bank in Nigeria. Now he wants an MBA to shift into strategy consulting with one of the big three… MBA Pay By Region: Here’s How Much You’re Worth (NEWS) By: Jeff Schmitt | Last Updated: July 11, 2023 What do you want to do? Every MBA applicant wrestles with that question. In reality, it includes several facets. ‘What you do’ starts with industry – staking your immediate future in areas like consulting or technology. It includes adopting roles ranging from marketing to management. Of course, most MBAs secretly harbor a dream employer, be…