Currently Finance Director at AECOM in Dubai, Folly (as he likes to be known) has been on a more-than-challenging journey via Nigeria and the UK to reach his current position as a highly successful professional and active member of the Bayes Alumni network. He recounts the lessons he has learned along the way and why…Continue Reading Folorunsho Olubiyi (Executive MBA Dubai, 2022) – The Roots of Success
When a career covers such diverse sectors as energy, supply chain and logistics, optometry, healthcare and professional training and certification, there’s a lesson in change management to be learned. Marta Kalas tells her wide-ranging story. What brought you to Bayes in the first place? I arrived in England from my native Hungary in 1990 to…Continue Reading Marta Kalas (MBA International Business & Export, 1992) – When a Change is as Good as a Rest
Goldie Putrym (MA TV Journalism, 2010) founded Allecza: The Allergy & Eczema Co in 2023. This year, she was included in the f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 list, published by Small Business Britain. The list celebrates inspirational women who lead dynamic businesses in the UK, often in addition to other responsibilities. Goldie’s ultimate goal is to end food…Continue Reading Fight against food allergies recognised by f:Entrepreneur
A keynote speaker at the September 2024 edition of Bayes Alumni Connect exploring ‘Unlocking Your Personal Brand’, Sonya has forged a career as a neurodivergent award-winning tech entrepreneur, broadcaster and journalist. She recounts the learning curve she faced in successfully building her own business. What drives you to get involved in Bayes alumni events? I…Continue Reading Sonya Barlow (BSc Business Studies, 2015) – the Art of Going Solo
At City St George’s, we get to celebrate our alumni throughout the year, and this International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting some of the many amazing women we have spoken to in the past twelve months. Whether recently graduated or firmly established in their career, these women are achieving great things within their own sectors. Rochelle…Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating strong voices
This International Women’s Day, let’s remind ourselves of the pioneering Bayes alumnae to have featured on the Bayes Alumni Blog over the past 12 months. Bayes Alumni Award winners: Caroline Mitterdorfer (BSc Hons Business Studies, 2013), Patience Mukeli Muvea (MSc in Actuarial Management, 2013) and Salma Seetaroo (Executive MBA, 2011) Oscar-nominated and BAFTA award-winning Palestinian…Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2025 – Celebrating Bayes Alumnae
In 2014, Ernesto Forero married and moved to London to study Maritime Law at The City Law School. Ten years later, Ernesto’s publication Manual of Port Law is the first book in Colombia on port law as an autonomous legal branch within the national legal framework. “I live in Santa Marta, a coastal and port…Continue Reading Ernesto Forero: Trailblazer in the formation of Colombian Port Law Doctrine
AI holds great promise in medicine, but awareness is key, according to Dr Taran Rai (MSc Data Science, 2017) a data scientist and AI/ML Engineer in the healthcare space. Taran lost his father to liver cancer in 2024 and wants to bring people the knowledge they need to protect their liver health. “It was a…Continue Reading Taran Rai: Honouring his father by raising awareness
Mohammad Taqi Yasir (Bar Professional Training Course, 2019), co-founder and vice-president of Footsteps Bangladesh, continues to improve people’s lives through his work. We reconnected with Mohammad after he was recognised at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in November 2024. In 2022, we celebrated Mohammad Taqi Yasir’s inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in the…Continue Reading Mohammad Taqi Yasir: “These awards are milestones, not endpoints”
Held on 14 November 2024 at the Bayes & City St George’s Alumni Reception (Stelios Foundation Conference Hall, Athens), discussions and questions from the audience covered such areas as Harry’s early days in shipping, how the industry creates business opportunities in times of uncertainty, and the impact of technological change. You can also view…Continue Reading A fireside chat between Harry Vafias (BSc Management and Systems, 1999) & Professor Costas Andriopoulos (Associate Dean, MBA Programmes, Bayes Business School)