AlumniNews
November 2025
After almost 20 years in London as an expat, I am still adamant about celebrating Thanksgiving today. It is a wonderful day to practice gratitude and acknowledge the good fortune and kindness that has come our way. I had the privilege of listening to Halla Tómasdóttir, President of Iceland, on campus last week. Her comments about the responsibilities we have as Companies, Governments and Citizens, and the need for systemic change really resonated with me.
Looking ahead, I’m excited to share that our Alumni Reunion in Dubai returns on Saturday 31 January 2026, with a full day of learning, connection and celebration. The day before, 30 January, we’ll also host our Middle East Conference, exploring the region’s rapidly evolving global role. I’m delighted to be joining both events, along with Dean Sergei Guriev, Associate Dean of Advancement Emily A. Robin and assorted faculty, and I hope to see many of you there.
In London, we’ll soon be welcoming alumni for our joint LBS–Wharton event, the role of human capital in the age of genAI, on 11 December. This won’t be about whether AI is transformative; it will be about what will remain distinctly, irreplaceably human.
And as we edge into the festive season, the School’s 17th annual Toy Drive is underway, a much-loved tradition that supports children and families near campus. This year, we’re aiming for 500 toys, and every single donation helps make the season a little brighter. Find out more here.
There is much more to read below. Thank you all for taking the time and for each of your unique contributions to our LBS community.
Warm wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
P.S. Your feedback is always appreciated. You can share any thoughts by emailing us at alumnirelations@london.edu
School updates
TEDxLondonBusinessSchool 2026 alumni speaker application
Got an idea worth spreading? Submit your application to become the alumni speaker at TEDxLondonBusinessSchool 2026.
FT and LBS launch new AI Masterclass for business leaders
Designed for senior executives seeking to understand and harness the potential of generative AI for their organisations.
EUROUT 2025: more than a conference, a community
LBS’s Out in Business conference leads the way in LGBTQ+ inclusion and leadership.
Emeritus and LBS Executive Education launch global C-suite leadership programme
Through a blend of in-person, online and live online learning modules, this programme empowers C-suite leaders to drive sustainable growth at their organisations.
Meet members of LBS’s MBA Class of 2027
Clear Admit talks to six MBA students about their reasons for joining LBS, their career plans and advice for prospective applicants.
LBS Riyadh office opening: a landmark evening for leadership in the Kingdom
LBS opens Riyadh Exec Ed office, strengthening Saudi partnership and leadership.
COP has just come to a close, but our focus on sustainability continues
To understand more about the state of our world read a library book. Reduce, re-use, recycle.
Share your community benefits
We’re developing an opportunity for you to share your service or product with your LBS peers, helping strengthen our alumni community benefits. Share your suggestions by completing this form.
Alumni Discovery Circles
Join the new wave of Alumni Discovery Circles designed to gain different perspectives and develop new connections with peer led learning groups this January! Also explore our current curated content for Alumni Discovery Circles on Technology, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship.
Global Executive Programme
LBS is bringing its FT #1 executive programmes to Singapore, 23–27 March 2026. Exclusively for senior executive alumni, this 5-day experience with Herminia Ibarra and industry leaders deepens leadership, strategy and impact. Explore the programme in action by watching the video here.
Community
Giving to the School
2024/25 donor roll and impact report
More than 1,000 alumni, faculty, staff and friends made gifts to LBS in the last academic year. Thank you to everyone who gave. You can see how those gifts are shaping business for the better in the impact report, and view the names of our generous donors on the donor roll.
LBS announces inaugural Dawson Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship following £3m gift
LBS names Sendil Ethiraj as inaugural Dawson Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Congratulations
Professors Herminia Ibarra and Michael G Jacobides have been recognised as two of the world’s greatest management thinkers in 2025 Thinkers50 Ranking.
LBS Digital Learning team secured two silver Learning Technologies 2025 awards at this year’s Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference.
Upcoming Events
London
Business school alumni wine tasting competition
Now in its 21st year, this much loved event sponsored by Pol Roger, invites alumni from leading business schools to enjoy an evening of fine wine, friendly competition and great company, all hosted at LBS.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Tuesday 9 December
The role of human capital in the age of generative AI
Join the LBS DSAI Initiative and the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative as we explore why human capital remains central to knowledge work.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Thursday 11 December
Save the date: Reunion at Festival of Minds
Location: London Business School
Date: Friday 12–Sunday 14 June 2026
Online
AI powered growth in uncertain times
This Think Ahead event explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are reshaping the strategic landscape for businesses navigating complexity.
Date: Thursday 27 November
Everyone’s asking... What's the future of active asset management?
Join us for this Business Breakfast to explore how AI and geographical trends are reshaping asset management.
Date: Friday 28 November
Executive coach and management professor Monique Valcour will show how you can both respond to the immediate challenges of an intolerable work situation and start to construct a more positive future.
Date: Thursday 4 December
Events around the globe
Cambridge, Oxford & LBS alumni pre-Christmas function, hosted by the British High Commissioner
Join us for our annual pre-Christmas celebration, kindly hosted by the British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Ms. Iona Thomas, OBE, at Homewood in Karori. Alumni of Cambridge, Oxford and London Business School are invited to enjoy drinks, canapés and festive cheer. Cost: $55 per person, please RSVP to derekmcc@xtra.co.nz.
Location: Homewood, Wellington NZ
Date: Tuesday 9 December
Professor Sendil Ethiraj, Dawson Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship in Mumbai
Join an exclusive faculty session with Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship Sendil Ethiraj, who will share insights from his latest research on family firms, “Mitigating the Family CEO Succession Penalty: The Role of Management Team Human Capital.” Associate Dean of Advancement Emily A. Robin and Director of Major Giving Sarah Jeffs will also be in attendance to provide a School update.
Location: Club House @ Upper Lobby, Altimus, Worli, Mumbai
Date: Thursday 11 December
Sir Andrew Likierman: "Judgement at Work" lunch and learn
Join us for a special lunch and learn session with Sir Andrew Likierman on “Judgement at Work”, an opportunity for alumni to participate alongside current students on the Dubai campus.
Location: DIFC Gate village 2, Dubai
Date: Sunday 14 December
LBS Brasil Alumni Club and Egon Zehnder event
Join us for networking and a panel discussion with Egon Zehnder consultants and senior LBS alumni executives Antonio Quintella MBA33(1992), Alessandro Zema MBA2000 and Santuza Bicalho SLN2022.
Location: 3600 Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, Brazil
Date: Tuesday 16 December
Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai
Date: Friday 30 January 2026
Open to all alumni in the area.
Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026