Student and alumni profiles
The London Business School MBA develops effective global leaders with a sophisticated understanding of business issues.
Student profiles
Gain a first-hand insight into life on the MBA from one of our Student Ambassadors who are currently studying on the programme.
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Alumni profiles
Our alumni chose London Business School to position themselves for future success. Find out how they achieved this...
Hear from alum Amit Mehra (MBA2001) reflect on his time at the School and the impact the programme has had on his career.
"My study group was fantastic. I'd never worked with such diverse people both in terms of backgrounds but also nationalities. I was in a study group of a French bio-tech entrepreneur; a Turkish aviation specialist; an American strategy consultant; a Brazilian banker and an Indian consumer goods marketing specialist."
Lucy Davis (British)
MBA2010
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"I've discovered it's important to listen to opinions that are not like yours and to take the best of what other people can offer you even if they come from completely different perspectives. If you accomplish this you can become an accomplished business leader."
Vlad Gudov (Romanian)
MBA2010
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"The MBA has really transformed how I approach business problems and come up with solutions. It's been an incredible learning experience, not only from the classroom but from the students in the class."
Dennis Valdez (American)
MBA2010
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"I chose the MBA because I wanted to round out my understanding of the core business concepts and position myself well for a job internationally."
Erik Wilterding (American)
MBA2010
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"The key benefits of the programme on a professional level can be summarised in three words - development, opportunity and network. I was able to develop my knowledge in multiple disciplines, including my 'softer' skills such as leadership and people management. The School offers fantastic professional opportunities to get deeply involved in a topic or industry, such as through the student-run conferences, club leadership and global competitions. Finally, London Business School opens up a wide array of networks which will support you in your future career, starting with your fellow classmates, to the alumni community and the companies who are connected to campus.
"On a personal level, I was able to immerse myself in just about anything going! I had the opportunity to pick up my sport again; maximise the opportunity of travelling all over the world; and I made many new friends!"
Kathryn Farmer (British)
MBA2011
"I chose London Business School because of its location, reputation and the opportunity and flexibility to pursue my interests in fashion retail. In terms of key benefits, the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and apply that learning to my own start-up was invaluable. The programme certainly gave me the tools and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career - something I'm not sure I would have done before London Business School. Additionally, the School community has not only been extremely supportive but has also provided a much stronger network than I imagined."
Cheryl Mainland (American)
MBA2011
"I chose London Business School over other schools because of its reputation, close ties and proximity to the financial job market, and its strategic location in one of the most vibrant and international cities in the world. I was able to meet and network with an incredible amount of smart and successful people in the business world, make great friends, and broaden my horizons. On a professional level, and through the networking I was exposed to, I have managed to open doors to industries I was interested in."
Karl Naim (French / Lebanese)
MBA2011
"I did an MBA to further both my professional and personal development. I was really enjoying my job prior to the programme but I wanted to develop my business skills and gain exposure to international business. On a personal level, I was really ready to challenge myself, take a good look within and become a better citizen of the world.
"Having made this decision, I chose London Business School for three main reasons. First being location; London is one of the most vibrant and leading business cities in the world. Second being the diversity of the student body - where else can you study and interact with people from 60 different nationalities? It is just an amazing experience. Third, and the most important for me, was the School community. I really wanted to be somewhere where I could feel like I was a genuine member of a community. London Business School is like a big family - everyone knows everyone and it's a great feeling to be a part of this.
"The programme has really impacted my career in giving me the skills, tools and resources to push beyond my own self-limits. Since graduating, I have started my own consulting company and will be providing development management services for an energy developer focused on emerging markets. London Business School provided me not only with the resources and skill set to achieve this, but also the opportunities to explore new avenues and to ensure that this was the right career choice for me. The School has also provided me with access to an immense network of prominent business professionals and alumni that has helped me to further my career.
"Doing my MBA at London Business School was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. I had extremely high expectations coming into the programme but I had no idea of the extent to which the experience would exceed those expectations."
Marie Lussier (Canadian)
MBA2010
"Prior to joining London Business School, I worked in business consulting, originally with Arthur Andersen and later with Saha International, a boutique energy and infrastructure consultancy. After a number of years consulting in Australia and SE Asia, I was looking for a leading business school to study at, but most importantly I wanted a truly international experience. London Business School was the obvious choice.
"One of the fantastic things about London Business School is the unique environment you find yourself in. With such a wide range of nationalities, group work can be very interesting (we had 57 different nationalities represented in our class!) It is a challenging but very rewarding experience. The diversity also means the opportunities available here are amazing - trips include the annual School ski jaunt to the Alps, the rugby tour to Argentina, sailing trips in the Caribbean and the MBA Olympics in France, to name just a few.
"An important part of the MBA is the opportunity to do a Summer Internship to either test out a new career or to continue working in your current field. I chose to work with BP in Cape Town and spent an incredible ten weeks helping the company develop their sub-Saharan business strategy. It was a great chance to demonstrate the skills I had learnt during the previous year. It is the strength of the School's academics, the network of contacts and friendships that you develop and also the amazing experiences outside of the classroom that make an MBA from London Business School the opportunity of a lifetime."
Matt Judkins (Australian)
MBA2007
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