AlumniNews
September 2026
In his September address, Dean Sergei Guriev shares LBS’s priorities for the year ahead, from responsible AI and impactful research to teaching innovation, sustainability and global reach, with deeper alumni engagement at the heart of the School’s ambitions.
That commitment was very much in evidence when we welcomed our Alumni Council to campus for its annual meeting, led for the first time by our new Chair, Evan Connell MBA2019. Dean Guriev joined us to discuss the School’s priorities and hear directly from Council members about how we can continue to strengthen the alumni experience and our global community.
We're already coming together around the world through our Worldwide Alumni Celebrations. New York is taking place today, and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you there, with London and Dubai to follow.
We’ve also launched the SARI Foundation Institute for Work, Careers and Longevity, our first-ever endowed institute, made possible by a landmark £25 million gift from an alumnus and long-time supporter of the School. Led by Academic Co-Directors Professors Lynda Gratton and Herminia Ibarra, the Institute will explore what longer working lives mean for individuals, organisations and institutions.
Read more about these stories and other news from across LBS below.
Best wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
School updates
LBS launches SARI Foundation Institute for Work, Careers and Longevity
Landmark gift creates institute dedicated to the organisational, institutional and career implications of longer working lives.
When markets lose the plot: Professor Alex Edmans launches The Madness of Markets
LBS finance professor explores the psychology behind irrational markets.
New book and podcast series on how to sustain a 50+ year career
Professor Lynda Gratton unveils latest book Living the 100-Year Life and Life Threads podcast.
Update for interviewers: new applicant review portal
As part of our move to Salesforce, we’ve launched a new Applicant Review Portal to make supporting Degree Education admissions interviews simpler. Alumni interviewers can now share their availability, manage interview matches and submit interview notes and outcomes in one place. The Applicant Review Portal will launch today - if you’ve signed up as an interviewer, look out for an email with registration and portal guidance.
Welcoming new faculty and researchers
We are delighted to welcome eight new Assistant Professors to the School: Justine Boudou, Lucy Caines, Paul Fontanier, Frederik Kohl, Shihan Li, Melanie Prengler, Quentin Vandeweyer, Chi (Clara) Xu and Ruohan Zhan, joining departments across Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Organisational Behaviour and Marketing. As well as post-doctoral researcher Rohit Mattu and pre-doctoral research assistants Shunsuke Ishii, Leyi Pan, Shayan Roofeh and Zihao Zhang.
Spill
We know Autumn can bring some gloomy times. Access confidential mental health support from experienced therapists at a discounted rate on Spill.
Career coaching
Degree Education alumni: did you know that you still have access to two coaching sessions a year? It's only three months before the end of 2026! The Alumni Careers Centre works with different coaches to fit your needs at different stages in your career. Find the right coach for you and contact the Alumni Careers Centre.
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Library ressources
Through ProQuest, Degree Education alumni can access The Economist, Financial Times, MIT Sloan Management Review and other leading business publications, alongside global market and country research. Explore the full range of resources available to alumni here.
Community
How named chairs help LBS recruit and retain elite faculty and strengthen academic reputation
Prestigious positions that attract exceptional faculty and support pioneering research.
The alumna driving global change and the wider societal impact of her work
Dr Meri Rosich JEMBA2003: showing appreciation for the opportunities you have been given.
Remembering members of our community who are no longer with us:
Upcoming events
London
Every last girl: a journey to educate India’s forgotten daughters
The Wheeler Institute welcomes Safeena Husain, Founder of Educate Girls, in conversation with Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing, Tony and Maureen Chair of Entrepreneurship and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute, on how community-led approaches can break down barriers to girls’ education and drive lasting social change.
Location: LBS, Lecture Theatre 1, Ratcliffe Building
Date: Monday 5 October
The Summit Series with Saul Klein, tech entrepreneur, operator and investor
The Summit Series kicks off with Saul Klein exploring how Europe is building the next Palo Alto, in conversation with Luisa Alemany, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Location: LBS, Sammy Ofer Centre
Date: Thursday 8 October
Business school alumni blind wine tasting competition
Hosted this year by LBS, the event brings together alumni teams from top business schools for an evening of friendly competition, great company and champagne-fuelled fun. Tables are £200 for up to five people, with prizes from Pol Roger to be won. If you don’t have a full table, please get in touch. Guest names must be submitted by 6 November.
Location: LBS, Park Suites, Ratcliffe Building
Date: Wednesday 18 November
Join the Alumni Sustainability Club for an evening of practical insights, inspiration and connections around careers in the sustainability sector. Hear from recruiters, career coaches and industry experts, followed by roundtable conversations and networking.
Location: LBS, Dining Hall, Ratcliffe Building
Date: Wednesday 18 November
Online
Think Ahead: rethinking the sustainability playbook
Professor Ioannis Ioannou will be joined by Hannah Leach, Partner at venture capital firm Antler and Daniel Hanna MBA2009, Group Head of Sustainable & Transition Finance at Barclays, to discuss how leaders can navigate uncertainty, maintain momentum and rethink the sustainability playbook for a rapidly changing world.
Date: Wednesday 30 September
Leadership connect: leading transformation at global scale
Join the Career Centre for a fascinating conversation with Maria Uvanova, Chief Product Officer at Stellantis, one of the world's largest automotive groups, home to iconic brands including Jeep, Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
Date: Thursday 1 October
Learn how your mindset and your personal beliefs influence the financial decisions you make every day.
Date: Tuesday 13 October
Leadership connect: Non-Executive Directorships with Murray Steel
Interested in serving on a board? In this session, Murray Steele will demystify Non-Executive Directorships, covering what NEDs do, how to secure a role and why these positions can be a powerful way to accelerate your development.
Date: Thursday 15 October
Events around the globe
Save the Date: Reunion for New Alumni
Did you graduate in the years 2023–2026? Save the date for Reunion for New Alumni (R4NA).
Experience the best of LBS across the day, from inspiring sessions with your favourite faculty members and career experts to exploring the LBS fair and reconnecting with classmates.
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Location: London Business School
Date: Saturday 13 March 2027
Worldwide Alumni Celebrations (WAC) are underway! Head to the WAC page on MyLBS to discover upcoming events and find a celebration near you:
Abu Dhabi - Thursday 22 October
Amsterdam - Thursday 8 October
Bangkok - Wednesday 7 October
Berlin - Monday 19 October
Boston - Tuesday 6 October
Brisbane - Thursday 8 October
Buenos Aires - Monday 19 October
Cairo - Tuesday 20 October
Calcutta - Tuesday 6 October
Chicago - Thursday 15 October
Colorado - Thursday 29 October
Cote D'Ivoire - Thursday 1 October
Cyprus - Thursday 22 October
Doha - Monday 19 October
Dubai - Thursday 15 October
Frankfurt - Thursday 12 November
Geneva - Thursday 15 October
Hong Kong - Thursday 22 October
Houston - Thursday 22 October
Istanbul - Thursday 8 October
Kuwait - Wednesday 21 October
Minneapolis-St Paul - Wednesday 14 October
London - Thursday 8 October
Los Angeles - Thursday 22 October
Madrid - Thursday 8 October
Mexico - Thursday 15 October
Mumbai - Thursday 22 October
Munich - Thursday 29 October
Muscat - Sunday 18 October
New York - Wednesday 30 September
Nicosia - Thursday 22 October
Paris - Thursday 1 October
Reykjavik - Thursday 8 October
Riyadh - Sunday 18 October
San Diego - Thursday 22 October
Santiago - Thursday 8 October
São Paulo - Wednesday 21 October
Seattle - Thursday 15 October
Shanghai - Sunday 18 October
Sofia - Friday 9 October
Sydney - Monday 26 October
Tallinn - Thursday 8 October
Tokyo - Tuesday 20 October
Toronto - Thursday 15 October
Türkiye - Thursday 8 October
Vienna - Thursday 8 October
Washington DC - Thursday 15 October
For more events, please visit https://mylbs.london.edu/events.