Student and alumni profiles
Executive MBA students
London Business School's Executive MBA students have a breadth of experience and bring diverse perspectives to the School community. They have a desire to share their knowledge with, and learn from, fellow students of other nationalities, industries and cultures. They aspire to become part of an international network of successful managers and leaders at the forefront of the latest business thinking.
Executive MBA students emerge from 20 months of intensive and rigorous study transformed in outlook, mindset and skills, and ready for the business challenges of the future.
Read what they have to say about the programme…
Heather Baker (South African)
EMBA (London) 2012
Founder / Managing Director, TopLine Communications
"EMBA has been an exceptional experience, both professionally and personally."
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A world-class education
Salman Mankani (Canadian)
EMBA (Dubai) 2009
Client Services Director, ICLP - The Global Loyalty Agency
"The Executive MBA is an unparalleled experience. The education you get makes you infinitely more aware of every aspect of business and the economy. The programme has definitely made me a more desirable candidate for a general management position."
The learning experience
Marion Enander (Swedish)
EMBA (London) 2008
Business Manager, International Private Banking (UK), Credit Suisse
"The learning experience on the Executive MBA at London Business School is very inclusive and collaborative, and exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed the international aspect of the class as it gave me a broader business mindset. It was enlightening, and especially useful for my current position, to gain a better understanding of the way in which business is viewed in different countries."
Madhu Bhabuta (British / Kenyan)
EMBA 2009 (London)
Managing Director, IO Consult
"The theory, practice and exposure to global business leaders on the Executive MBA has given me the confidence and ability to focus on the company I started ten years ago. I have always had an entrepreneurial streak, but needed the business skills to allow my venture to thrive. The cohort and world-class faculty have been a superb support in helping me generate ideas and knowledge for my business."
Margaretha Van Der Schyf (South African)
EMBA (London) 2009
Director and Global Chief Operating Officer, Legal, Barclays Capital
"I was surprised by the immediate impact the programme had on me. There have been subtle and intangible differences to my overall mindset, which I can only credit to the experience I had on the programme."
Athina Kafetsiou (Greek)
EMBA (London) 2007
Director, The Executive Lounge
"I am a completely different person from who I was when I first started the programme. It can be difficult for women to be themselves in the workplace; we often think that success can only be achieved by replicating the male persona. The EMBA teaches you that this is certainly not the case and enables you to achieve leadership and management success by evaluating and developing your individual strengths and management style. I am taking more positive and calculated risks with my career as a result. The EMBA was definitely a life-changing experience for me."
Annie Benitez Pelaez (Mexican)
EMBA (London) 2009
Senior Product Manager, Acme Packet
"Juggling work, school and having a social life is hard at first, but that's part of the learning curve. Once you make it all work, it's one of the best experiences you'll ever have. The friends I have made at the School are some of the best in the world, and each one of them has truly touched my life in many ways. The lifelong friendships we've built are truly priceless."
The dual-campus experience
Dimitrios Delonas (Greek)
EMBA (Dubai) 2009
Manager, Industrial Control, Heracles GCC - Lafarge group
"Studying in two different, yet unique cities is an electrifying experience and a rare opportunity in which to develop a truly global network. Dubai is a city that makes you feel that nothing is impossible. It simply takes courage, determination and a first-class grasp of business fundamentals - which you are guaranteed to acquire through the top-rated teaching faculty - to achieve your goals.
"Dubai is a place of big achievements, big dreams and big collaborations. Having London Business School provide world-class business education in a region and in a city that is a pioneer in many different dimensions is an unbeatable recipe and an unrivalled experience for people who want to chase their wildest dreams and become successful business leaders."
The global experience
Mark Collins (Irish)
EMBA (London) 2004
Vice President, Marketing, Strauss Coffee BV
"Doing the EMBA has given me the freedom of choice in my career and the ability to choose what I want to do and the businesses and places in which I wish to work and live. You can't get this experience, diversity or perspective from schools that don't have the influence of a global city like London. Only London Business School's EMBA is positioned to give you a global perspective, and a network of friends and peers that will help you and guide you throughout your career."
Mahesh Vaswani (British)
EMBA (Dubai) 2009
Group Managing Director, Platinum Corporation / Stallion Group
"I have had the opportunity to interact, network and meet with a strong group of individuals from all over the world with varied experiences and perspectives. I have learnt a great deal from their experiences and enjoyed the interaction, the new friendships and the value to be derived from successful teamwork."
Zubair Hussain (British)
EMBA (London) 2007
Head of Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Compliance (UK, Ireland and Malta)
Pfizer
"While based in central London, I made friends with people from around the world. I've learnt a great deal from my intellectual peers and their diverse backgrounds, and been very impressed by the School's world-class faculty. I had forgotten how large the world is and the endless possibilities within it."
Relevant curriculum
Shawn Murphy (American)
EMBA (London) 2007
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
"During the Executive MBA programme, I was able to identify an area of finance that I may not have otherwise discovered - microfinance. My experience and education on the Executive MBA programme provided me with the necessary skills to take advantage of an internal opportunity to help launch a newly formed division focused exclusively on providing capital markets services to the microfinance industry. This is a unique and exciting career move for me, which I was well positioned to exploit post-London Business School."
Mahesh Vaswani (British)
EMBA (Dubai) 2009
Group Managing Director, Platinum Corporation / Stallion Group
"I was looking for a challenging executive programme that would enhance and renew my technical skills whilst building on my vast practical experience. London Business School's Executive MBA has completely met my expectations and has greatly improved my organisational, strategic management, entrepreneurial and leadership skills and at the same time provided a tangible framework to 'think outside of the box.'"
Dr Zubair Hussain (British)
EMBA (London) 2007
Head of Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Compliance for UK and Ireland, Pfizer
"I certainly feel that the knowledge and learning from the MBA has added immensely to my current experience. Not only can I see so many more opportunities for my career, but I also feel that I have the confidence to decide on which opportunities to seize."
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