Category: Bayes Business School Alumni Stories

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

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