Category: Bayes Women

Entrepreneur, author, product creator, and trainer… Lisa Newton has a rich track record, one that is defined by the spirit of enterprise coupled with a passion for accounting and people. In founding her own bookkeeping company Boogles in 2004, she committed to helping small and micro-businesses, CIC’s and charities keep their accounts in order or,…Continue Reading Lisa Newton (MSc Investment Management, 2003) – Taking the Fear out of Finance

Namita Dixit has seen Bayes and City St George’s as a student, alumna, intern and full-time member of the University’s Philanthropy team. Since her London days she has forged an impressive corporate career, most recently working in the field of research management. She recounts her time at Bayes, the lessons learned, the skills acquired and…Continue Reading Namita Dixit (MSc Management, 2009) – the philanthropist-turned-data analyst who has seen giving back from both sides of the fence

The September 2025 edition of Bayes Alumni Connect, the regular London-based networking event for Bayes alumni, will feature a masterclass and Q&A session led by Pankti Killawala. Pankti will bring her considerable knowledge as an actuarial professional and now coach and mentor to the table. Pankti takes us along her journey – from budding insurance…Continue Reading Pankti Killawala (BSc Actuarial Science, 2008) – A Bayes journey from Actuarial Science to Leadership Coaching

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

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

As part of the inaugural Bayes Alumni Forum held on 8 June, Dr Simone Krummaker (Associate Dean MSc Programmes and Associate Professor in Insurance, Bayes Business School) ran a breakout session featuring the career paths of two distinguished Bayes alumnae. Kartina Tahir Thomson (BSc Actuarial Science, 1998) and Kalpana Shah (BSc Actuarial Science, 1990) shed…Continue Reading The Actuarial Glass Ceiling – Breaking on Through to the Other Side

From marketing to reporting, volunteering to award-winning, we spoke to Ioana Ioanas (BSc Hons Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2022) about the various roles she has undertaken during her studies and since graduating. Congratulations on your first work anniversary at global professional services firm, Genpact EMEA! Please tell us about your Senior Process Associate…Continue Reading In conversation with Ioana Ioanas