Category: Bayes Business School Alumni Stories

Eric Lawrence Andratchnikov (BSc Business Management & Digital Innovation, 2023) and Daniel Lvov (BSc Business Management & Digital Innovation 2024) – Feeding an Appetite for Business Creation

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When Eric and Daniel reunited at Bayes Business School after their early days back in the USA, they identified a niche market: bringing diverse street food to student campuses. Together, they founded Dévorer, a business now partnering with one of the world’s largest catering operators and with leading universities. Dévorer aims to revolutionize campus dining…Continue Reading Eric Lawrence Andratchnikov (BSc Business Management & Digital Innovation, 2023) and Daniel Lvov (BSc Business Management & Digital Innovation 2024) – Feeding an Appetite for Business Creation

Bayes Alumni Bytes – The Benefits of Staying in Touch

Bayes Alumni Connect, September 2024

At the September 2024 edition of the recently launched Bayes Alumni Connect series of networking events, four Bayes alumni shared what drives them to stay in touch with the School and its alumni network, and what they derive from such socio-professional opportunities. Maria Alexandrou (MSc Management and Economics, 2006) – Communications Officer, National Crime Agency…Continue Reading Bayes Alumni Bytes – The Benefits of Staying in Touch

Sally Hayns, CEO – Championing the environment and those caring for it

A photo of Sally Hayns and her quote "It is incredibly rewarding, the roles are diverse, and you can definitely make a difference to the environment, the economy and society.”

The environment is facing increasingly complex challenges. Sally Hayns, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), has dedicated 14 years to strengthening the professional body so its members and their work will be taken seriously. “As a profession it is generally under-valued by the public and by politicians. There is a…Continue Reading Sally Hayns, CEO – Championing the environment and those caring for it

Richard Demeny (BSc Investment & Financial Risk Management, 2017) – Helping Students Break into Investment Banking

Richard Demeny

Currently a senior full stack developer with many years of commercial experience behind him, Richard Demeny last year decided to revive a business venture that he began back in his Bayes student days. Keen to scratch the entrepreneurial itch, he relaunched Canary Wharfian, a platform which provides an online finance community dedicated to investment banking…Continue Reading Richard Demeny (BSc Investment & Financial Risk Management, 2017) – Helping Students Break into Investment Banking

The Boyle-Rodney Scholarship: A Testament to Educational Excellence and Community Spirit

Set up in 2022 by James Boyle (MSc Real Estate Investment, 1997) to pay tribute to his lead tutor Bill Rodney, the Boyle-Rodney Scholarship encapsulates the many ways Bayes Business School helps students achieve their ambitions. By supporting students financially in their studies, it also exemplifies the long-lasting bond that exists between our institution and…Continue Reading The Boyle-Rodney Scholarship: A Testament to Educational Excellence and Community Spirit

The 2024 Bayes Alumni Survey – Gaining insights and ideas

Launched via the April issue of Bayes Alumni Newsletter, the 2024 Bayes Alumni Survey was conducted in order to gain insight and input from the Bayes alumni community of 50,000+ graduates living and working in 170 countries. Of particular interest was to establish the needs of alumni and how Bayes can add value to the…Continue Reading The 2024 Bayes Alumni Survey – Gaining insights and ideas

Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) – treading the boards to tackle mental health and well-being

Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) is the proud recipient of the 2024 Churchill Fellowship. This prestigious accolade will enable her to embark on fact-finding and research missions to the US, Africa and the Caribbean in order to further develop the business she launched in 2019, named Actively SeeK.I.N.G… CIC. Aimed at young…Continue Reading Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) – treading the boards to tackle mental health and well-being

King’s Birthday Honours 2024

The Union Jack flying outside a row of houses.

The King’s Birthday Honours list recognises the achievements and services of people across the UK, from all walks of life. We are delighted to announce and congratulate our City St George’s and Bayes alumni and staff who have been recognised for their commitment to various services in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Knights Grand Cross…Continue Reading King’s Birthday Honours 2024

Alberto Rizzoli (BSc Management, 2014) – a serial entrepreneur on an AI-driven mission

A creator of businesses since his teens, Alberto Rizzoli founded V7 in 2018, providing companies with an online platform that turns data into reliable AI models and Generative AI-fuelled automation workflows. He recounts his formative years before and at Bayes, shares his thoughts on what makes entrepreneurs tick, and offers a positive take on the role…Continue Reading Alberto Rizzoli (BSc Management, 2014) – a serial entrepreneur on an AI-driven mission

Ben Rose (MSc Real Estate 2015) – embracing AI and technological innovation

CEO of ExpertAI Advisory, his own consulting business enabling corporates and investment firms to benefit from expert consulting and transactional advisory, Ben Rose spoke at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum about his hopes for the event, the benefits for all involved, his career trajectory, and shifts in the real estate industry over the past 10…Continue Reading Ben Rose (MSc Real Estate 2015) – embracing AI and technological innovation