AlumniNews
June 2026
After a weekend of catching up, celebrating and revisiting familiar corners of campus, (and seeing the impressive progress!) Reunion reminded us once again of the power of the LBS community. We celebrated our different classes, volunteers, donors and pioneers over the course of the weekend and the gorgeous weather supported all our efforts to make it a memorable few days. Special recognition goes to MSc09(1976), the first class in LBS history to have a named class endowed scholarship fund that exceeds £1 million! If you haven't seen it yet, here are some wonderful highlights.
Among this month's other highlights, three alumni have been named in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list (scroll to the ‘Congratulations’ section for more details). I’m also very pleased to welcome former SA President, Evan Connell MBA2019 as the incoming Alumni Council Chair. He'll take up the role officially on Saturday 1 August.
As part of the development of LBS’s strategic plan, we’re inviting alumni to share their perspectives through this short Alumni Pulse Survey on the School’s strengths, distinctiveness and future priorities. This is separate from the broader alumni survey we'll be conducting later this autumn – stay tuned for more details on that.
Finally, we’re proud to have over 13,000 users on MyLBS, and we’re thrilled with its continued success as a space that enables alumni to connect and engage in a trusted and supportive environment. While you're there, get summer-reading-ready by entering our Summer Reading List competition – tag a classmate or friend on the post by Thursday 2 July for the chance to win four essential books for today's leaders.
While many alumni also connect through independent WhatsApp groups and other informal channels, please remember these are not administered by the School. We ask that you continue to engage respectfully in all spaces, in line with the values of our global community. If you have any concerns about content or conduct, please raise them directly with the relevant group administrators.
Best wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
School updates
MFA maintains a top ten global Financial Times ranking
LBS #1 in the UK for pre-experience Masters in Finance.
Students join the fight against poverty in India
Graduate Masters students take on ‘Project Aasha’ to support marginalised communities in rural India.
Please note that the Alumni Centre in the North Building will be closed from August to January due to refurbishment works, and we look forward to welcoming you back once it reopens. During this period, the Alumni Centre in the Sammy Ofer Centre will remain open along with the Board Room, which is also available for use. To book the Board Room, please email alumni relations@london.edu.
Electives
We’re excited to introduce 22 in-person electives for 2026–2027, offering alumni the opportunity to join current students and faculty in class for £645 per course across a wide range of subject areas. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your skills, reconnect with fellow alumni and engage with the School community.
Alumni Discovery Cirles
We’ve also launched 20 new Alumni Discovery Circles, offering curated content and shared learning around key topics of interest. To explore and follow these conversations, join the ADC community on MyLBS, where the Circles are now hosted.
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Win our Summer Reading List
We're giving away four essential books for leaders in today's world. To enter, download MyLBS, find our Summer Reading List post and tag a classmate or friend in the comments. If you win, you and your tagged friend will each receive the full Summer Reading List. Everyone who engages with the post will be entered into a prize draw taking place on Thursday 2 July.
Community
A $20m gift and a lasting legacy at the heart of LBS
A landmark US$20m gift from alumni Anjuli MiFFT99 and Raj Rao MiFFT98 will help shape the future of LBS.
“Will you open the boardroom door for a future leader like me?”
LBS MBA scholarship recipient Max Taylor MBA2026 shares his story.
How LBS sustainability research influences business practice and policy
Dr David Faro explains how behavioural science can instigate action.
Congratulations
Alumni recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list:
Hannah Bernard CBE CFE2006, awarded a CBE for services to female entrepreneurship and access to finance for women.
Javid Cante JEMBA2003, awarded an OBE for services to philanthropy and charity.
Alderman Alastair King MiFPT2003, who has been knighted for services to pensions reform, the promotion of international business and voluntary and charitable service.
Devanshu Dalmia MBA2020 has recently published his new book I Want to Meditate but Where Do I Begin?, a practical guide to starting meditation.
The Digital Learning team at LBS has been recognised with the MERIT Summit Award for Innovation in Higher Education - for the second year running.
Katerina Nikalexi, PhD candidate in Economics, has been nominated for the European Central Bank Young Economist Prize 2026 for her research on Chinese ownership of European ports.
Remembering members of our community who are no longer with us:
Luisa Quetti MiFFT2009
Kent Johnson EMBAG2003
Neville Tindale MSc09(1976)
Upcoming events
London
A day of insight, connection and inspiration hosted by alumna Laura Raffo MBA2017, bringing together leaders from sport, media and business to explore the growth of women’s professional sport. The programme includes keynote discussions, roundtable sessions, networking opportunities and a golf experience alongside professionals competing in the Pitch15 Open.
Location: Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Ware Hertfordshire
Date: Tuesday 21 July
Final application deadline for LBS Startup Incubator
Considering an entrepreneurial career path? The final application deadline for the LBS Startup Incubator is Monday 31 August. The programme offers mentorship, expert support, resources and access to an entrepreneurial network to help early-stage ventures grow and succeed.
Online
Alumni Women in Business: how our childhood shapes our relationship with money
Join us and Vicky Reynal MBA2009, financial psychotherapist and author of Money on Your Mind, for a thought-provoking discussion on the psychological factors that shape our relationship with money.
Date: Tuesday 30 June
Events around the globe
New York: MBA alumni summer social
Join alumni founders, startup operators, investors and entrepreneurship enthusiasts for an informal summer networking evening. Connect with alumni from leading US and European business schools, including Harvard, INSEAD, London Business School, Oxford and Wharton, over drinks, hors d'oeuvres and conversation.
Location: Midtown East, New York (full venue details will be shared upon RSVP)
Date: Wednesday 15 July
For more events, please visit https://mylbs.london.edu/events.