Category: Bayes Business School Alumni Stories

Natalie Bayfield (BSc Property Valuation and Finance 1998) – when Bayes provides the building blocks for a career in real estate

Currently Head of Financial Risk Analysis at Bywater Properties and an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, Natalie Bayfield speaks after a breakout session that she co-led at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum about the changing face of the real estate industry. She also offers vital tips to students of the many ways…Continue Reading Natalie Bayfield (BSc Property Valuation and Finance 1998) – when Bayes provides the building blocks for a career in real estate

Alumni and prospective students join Bayes & City Alumni Reception in Dubai

Over 200 alumni, staff, prospective students and regional partners enjoyed an evening of talks, thought-provoking discussion and networking at the Palace Downtown, Dubai in May. Dr Sionade Robinson, Vice-President (Enterprise, Engagement & Employability) at City, University of London, and Professor André Spicer, Executive Dean, Bayes Business School,  welcomed attendees and provided updates from London. They…Continue Reading Alumni and prospective students join Bayes & City Alumni Reception in Dubai

New Bayes Alumni Forum welcomes 200 attendees

The Bayes Alumni Forum was held on 8 June and welcomed alumni, students and guests to enjoy a day of inspiring talks, engaging breakout sessions and networking. Topics covered included remote working and workplace culture, trends and challenges in Real Estate, why credible leaders matter and the intersection between the Arts and Business. The day…Continue Reading New Bayes Alumni Forum welcomes 200 attendees

Donor Celebration Evening 2024

On Tuesday 18 June, we were delighted to welcome 40 handpicked donors to a special ‘thank you’ celebration. This forms a key part of our efforts to build a vibrant donor and scholars’ community at City. Deputy President Elisabeth Hill presided, opening the speeches by sharing updates about the importance of philanthropy to the university,…Continue Reading Donor Celebration Evening 2024

Oliver Light (EMBA 2023) – picking brains and tackling sustainability challenges

Currently Principal Director of Real Estate at Accenture, Oliver shares his thoughts at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum ahead of participating in a breakout session on the theme of “Climate Change, seeing through the hype and the importance of the transition to Net Zero.” He shares his views on the ways sustainability should be approached…Continue Reading Oliver Light (EMBA 2023) – picking brains and tackling sustainability challenges

David Lamb (Actuarial Science 1975) – making sure a business plan comes together

Currently Non-executive Chairman of New Ireland Insurance and Chairman of Polar Capital Holdings plc, David Lamb attended the recent Bayes Alumni Forum to share the fruits of his 45+ years of professional experience. He recounts the circumstances in which he launched his entrepreneurial career and the people and advice on which he drew, and offers…Continue Reading David Lamb (Actuarial Science 1975) – making sure a business plan comes together

Tom Ilube (Finance MBA 1988 and Honorary Doctor of Science 2018) – The Entrepreneurial Journey and how to get there

Recently appointed incoming Chair of the Prince’s Trust UK’s Board of Trustees, Tom Ilube can count an impressive track record of business, philanthropic and educational achievements both past and present. He recounts the journey through Bayes, into the worlds of finance and consulting, and onto the entrepreneurial mission that he had mapped out for himself….Continue Reading Tom Ilube (Finance MBA 1988 and Honorary Doctor of Science 2018) – The Entrepreneurial Journey and how to get there

Annika Israelsson (MSc Actuarial Science, 2018) – when a charitable Bayes alumna takes to the high seas

In December, Annika Israelsson will embark on a gruelling six-week adventure dubbed “The World’s Toughest Row”, from the Canary Islands to the West Indies. She explains the challenges she will face, how she got into rowing, and tells us more about the children’s brain tumour research charity for which she is putting herself through this…Continue Reading Annika Israelsson (MSc Actuarial Science, 2018) – when a charitable Bayes alumna takes to the high seas

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. Saad Zuberi (MA International Journalism,…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