Category: Bayes Business School Alumni Stories

Celebrating Bayes and City Alumni Finalists at The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards!

Our congratulations go to the seven Bayes and City alumni who reached the national finals of their respective countries. The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their former universities.   Now into its tenth…Continue Reading Celebrating Bayes and City Alumni Finalists at The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards!

Reconnecting with City and Bayes alumni at receptions in Beijing and Shanghai

In March, City and Bayes returned to China for the first time in four years for two alumni receptions. Over 300 alumni, prospective students, guests and staff attended events in Beijing and Shanghai hosted by Professors Juliet John, Vice-President (Education), and André Spicer, Executive Dean, Bayes Business School. Both events also featured a talk from…Continue Reading Reconnecting with City and Bayes alumni at receptions in Beijing and Shanghai

Forbes India-listed Bayes alumni siblings launch The Little Farm Co, a community-led organic business venture

Listed by Forbes India in 2020 and 2024 respectively, Niharika Bhargava (MSc Marketing, Strategy and Innovation, 2015) and Aditya Bhargava (MSc Management, 2019) recount their journey through Bayes, their respective accolades and the creation of their family business venture The Little Farm Co. What brought you to Bayes Business School in the first place? Niharika: “Marketing…Continue Reading Forbes India-listed Bayes alumni siblings launch The Little Farm Co, a community-led organic business venture

Congratulations to Bayes and City Alumnae Finalists at UK India Achievers

Launched last year to commemorate 75 years since India’s independence, the India-UK Achievers Honours celebrates the professional and social contributions of Indians who have studied in the UK. The initiative is led by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK (NISAU) in partnership with the British Council. What’s more, the India UK Achievers Honours…Continue Reading Congratulations to Bayes and City Alumnae Finalists at UK India Achievers

In Conversation with Mirna Sleiman (Executive MBA Dubai, 2019)

Mirna’s diverse career has spanned government relations, business strategy, digital communications and journalism. Wishing to further extend her experience and knowledge, Mirna studied an Executive MBA at Bayes Business School’s Dubai centre, graduating in 2019. Mirna is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fintech Galaxy, an open innovation platform that enables open banking and finance…Continue Reading In Conversation with Mirna Sleiman (Executive MBA Dubai, 2019)

In conversation with Ioana Ioanas

Ioana as a student ambassador

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

In conversation with Zainal Mohd Kassim

Zainal Kassim alongside a quote from the blog: I have been fortunate to involve myself in Islamic Insurance from the beginning. As Malaysia was a pioneer in the development of Islamic Insurance, many countries looked at Malaysia as a leader in this field. Being one of the few actuaries with experience in the technical aspects of Islamic Insurance then opened many consulting opportunities globally.

At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating #MuslimStories during November as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We will be sharing the inspirational and interesting journeys some of our Muslim alumni have been on, which we hope will spark meaningful and engaging conversations, through the transformative power of storytelling. In this…Continue Reading In conversation with Zainal Mohd Kassim

In conversation with Aiza Benyamin

Aiza with others at an IFoA conference

At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating #MuslimStories during November as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We will be sharing the inspirational and interesting journeys some of our Muslim alumni have been on, which we hope will spark meaningful and engaging conversations, through the transformative power of storytelling. In this…Continue Reading In conversation with Aiza Benyamin

On the mic with Anand Dattani: Roots to Routes

An image of Anand with a plant to the side.

From Founders and CEOs, to musicians, authors and more, Anand Dattani (BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management, 2011) interviews changemakers on his podcast Roots to Routes to find out more about their backgrounds and to see how their family history has impacted their purpose and drive for change. We discuss how the podcast was born,…Continue Reading On the mic with Anand Dattani: Roots to Routes

Achieve success: Anne Welsh (MSc Investment Management, 2008)

Anne in London

Attending Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) was a wonderful experience. I was challenged by the study programme but most importantly, I felt a great sense of community with the professors and students. The support I received as a sickle cell student was tremendous, and this helped me achieve strong academic results. I made lots of…Continue Reading Achieve success: Anne Welsh (MSc Investment Management, 2008)