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"Giving everyone a voice has such a positive impact, and being an ally and supporter of this is something that I’m conscious of today."
Francois Van der Merwe
MSc19 (1985) Scholarship | Vice President, PIMCO

Francois had a successful career as a rugby player, playing internationally for Racing 92 in Paris. He knew he needed to plan for his retirement and always wanted to go into finance. After securing a place at London Business School (LBS), Francois moved to the UK to study for his MBA. He now has a successful career in investment management, and is enjoying building towards a future with infinite possibilities.

"LBS was a great choice for me because you can explore everything you’re interested in – and this is vital for such a big career change."
“I wasn’t sure they’d accept someone with my experience but the more I researched, I soon learned that LBS takes people from incredibly diverse backgrounds.”
