Category: Bayes Business School Alumni Stories

In conversation with Ioana Ioanas

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

In conversation with Andia Chakava (MBA, 2011)

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At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating Black Futures Month, a reimagining of Black History Month, focused on the future of Black excellence, liberation and collective Black joy! As the theme this year is #SalutingOurSisters, we’re highlighting some of our Black alumnae, who have made a huge difference to their…Continue Reading In conversation with Andia Chakava (MBA, 2011)

In conversation with Elizabeth Masiyiwa (BSc Hons Banking and International Finance, 2014)

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At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating Black Futures Month, a reimagining of Black History Month, focused on the future of Black excellence, liberation and collective Black joy! As the theme this year is #SalutingOurSisters, we’re highlighting some of our Black alumnae, who have made a huge difference to their…Continue Reading In conversation with Elizabeth Masiyiwa (BSc Hons Banking and International Finance, 2014)

Supporting Food Security and Livelihoods through strategic foresight

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As the Global Lead for Strategic Foresight at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Ben Holt (MSc Innovation, Creativity and Leadership (MICL), 2018) works on numerous humanitarian challenges and supports teams around the world who are facing different types of crises. We recently spoke to Ben about one particular project…Continue Reading Supporting Food Security and Livelihoods through strategic foresight

Wealth management thesis wins prestigious Worshipful Company of International Bankers Prize

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After researching and writing a compelling thesis which considered whether digital assets should form part of a modern-day investment portfolio, Gemma Samworth (MBA, 2021) has been awarded the prestigious Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB) Prize 2022, for the best dissertation. Given the emergence of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, Gemma’s award-winning…Continue Reading Wealth management thesis wins prestigious Worshipful Company of International Bankers Prize

Mujtaba Shaikhani wins CEO of the Year Award

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Within just three years of taking on the CEO role at his family’s manufacturing insulation business Gulf-O-Flex, Mujtaba Shaikhani (MSc Entrepreneurship, 2020 and BSc Management, 2019) has been awarded Construction Business Magazine Middle East’s MEP CEO of the Year Award! “It feels amazing, being only 25 years old and just three years into the business;…Continue Reading Mujtaba Shaikhani wins CEO of the Year Award