Congregation

• 08.00 Ceremony registration and gown collections, Central Hall Westminster
• 10.30 Ceremony, Central Hall Westminster
• 13:00 Celebration on campus, London Business School

• 13:30 Ceremony registration and gown collections, Central Hall Westminster
• 15:30 Ceremony, Central Hall Westminster
• 18:00 Celebration on campus, London Business School

• Thursday 11 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

 

• Friday 12 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

• Thursday 12 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

• Friday 13 July

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• Ceremony
• Garden Party

 

• Thursday 13 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Friday 14 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Thursday 14 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Friday 15 July

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• Ceremony and Garden Party

• Thursday 9 July
• Friday 10 July

• Addy Mittal MiF2021
  Addy has made a considerable contribution to the MiF class. For example, he was the brains behind the Finance Speaker Series. He was also an active player in LBS Hackathon, where he mentored participating student groups. In addition, Addy leaves an impact through his co-creation of the ‘internal referral tool’, which helps students refer peers considering a career change.

• Andrew Yeo MiF2021
  Andrew has embodied the values of LBS as a Student Ambassador. He’s represented the School at significant events, including NUS Alumni London Chapter, where he served as the treasurer on the Ex-Co. In addition, he created a network of NUS Alumni and LBS students, ensuring a healthy pipeline for NUS alumni applying for LBS programmes. We’re grateful for his exceptional communication skills and inclusive leadership style.

• Christoph Sieker MFA2021
  Several students have praised Christoph for his ambition, popularity and passion for diversity. He made his way to LBS through multiple scholarships and immediately integrated himself into the student body. He’s been an active member of the Acting Club, Debating Club, and Rugby Club. He’s demonstrated an open mind and a clear desire to make a positive impact throughout his time at LBS. 

• Clare Zhang MiM2021
  Clare has brought many Early Career students together through her incredible events. Her proactivity and positivity were driven by her desire to make sure that everybody felt welcome and included even in these difficult times. Her classmates thought she was “the glue that held us all together, and she should be immensely proud of her impact”. 

• Ghada Elkhodiry EMBADJ2021
  Ghada’s classmates have felt lucky to have a team player like her in their cohort this year. Nominators remarked that “she’s been a huge support to other students and has helped us all remain positive”. In addition, her solution-focused sense of perspective has been an asset to the entire LBS community. 

• Jennita Hurley EMBALJ2021
  Jennita used her role as Social Rep to come up with innovative ways to keep EMBA students connected, including “the most incredible Christmas dinner”. She exhibits the positive values of LBS, especially respect and a passion for inclusion and diversity. Jennita is also a committed founding member of the First-Generation, Low or Intermediate Income (FLII) Club.

• Jessica Francois SLN2020
  Her peers, faculty and staff highly commend Jessica’s leadership. As Academic Rep, she managed a challenging year with positivity and resilience to ensure her cohort had the best possible experience. She was instrumental in setting up faculty Masterclasses and bringing the cohort together. Throughout the year, Jessica has conducted her role with integrity, passion and patience.

• Marco Laube MAM2021
  As the MAM Academic Rep, Marco has worked hard to support his peers during these challenging times. He went above and beyond, liaising with faculty and sending weekly newsletters to keep the whole MAM cohort on track. His evident desire to help others succeed has been inspiring to witness. 

• Reece Liang MBA2021
  As Student Association Senior Careers Officer, Reece has been an asset to his peers as they prepare to enter an uncertain job market. He has been noted for his hard work in creating structures for knowledge transfer between career reps of the two MBA cohorts. Furthermore, he actively strengthened connections between the career reps across all programmes.

• Sara Brien SLN2020
  Sara has proven to be an immense support to the Sloan class with her impeccable style and outstanding leadership qualities. In her stint as Career Rep, she demonstrated her exceptional leadership skills. In addition, she’s a great mentor who provided guidance and clarity to her peers when they needed it most. 

This award celebrates outstanding student service to our School. These individuals have contributed significantly to the dynamism of our global community through exceptional acts of leadership – they have run outstanding club initiatives, led major student events and proven themselves to be brilliant student ambassadors.

• Josh Cavendish MiM2021
  Josh founded the LBS chess team, which now boasts 40 members. The group offered a lifeline of fun and friendship to many of its members during the pandemic. He also co-founded the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition community at LBS, which now has over 250 members. His infectious positivity has been an asset to us all. 

• Sarah Page EMBALJ2021
  Sarah’s leadership has been essential in re-establishing the LBS Board Fellows programme. She has transformed the project, resulting in the appointment of several LBS students to a wide range of charities. Through this, Sarah’s vision will have a long-lasting impact on not only LBS but the world around us. 

• Shajia Meraj MBA2021
  Driven by her ethics and a deep willingness to support her peers, Shajia is the embodiment of our values. Numerous students noted how “she navigated immense logistical challenges” to co-organise the Women in Business Club’s largest and first virtual EQUALL conference. Shajia also co-founded the First-Generation, Low or Intermediate Income (FLII) Club.

• Stephanie Webster EMBALJ2021
  Stephanie has been an exemplary Co-Academic Rep and a valuable member of multiple committees. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and has worked tirelessly to support her peers on the EMBA London programme. In addition, her uncanny ability to bring people together makes her an excellent ambassador for LBS. 

• Thomas Névoa Pereira MBA2021
  Thomas co-chaired the Women in Business EQUALL conference and co-led a 21-member team to organise the largest event in WiB’s history. He went above and beyond the call of duty, truly exemplifying male allyship. A classmate comments, “his passion for diversity and his desire to make the world a truly inclusive place is deeply rooted in his values”. 

This new award, which reflects the extraordinary times we find ourselves in, celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in times of crisis. These individuals have overcome significant adversity and displayed the courage and resilience needed to thrive when the going gets tough. 

• Cole Agbede MBA2021
  Most people are all vision or all execution, but Cole has managed both. In the 12 months since he co-founded the Black in Business Club, they’ve already held countless events, helped make changes to the School curriculum and built a passionate community, who are committed to bringing about real change. The impact of his leadership benefits the School, our community and the wider business world. 

• Kathryn Larin MBA2021
  Kathryn has brought practitioners, students and alumni together through her brilliant podcast, ‘Ride it Out’. She also led the team that launched LBS’s first Founders Book, which features selected startups founded by LBS students and alumni. A nominator remarks, “her power, strength and charisma deserve to be recognised”. 

• Michael Eisenberg SLN2020
  Despite being in lockdown with his young family, Mike excelled in his role as Student Association Rep for the Sloan class– which became a much more significant role than anticipated once the pandemic hit. He transformed the experience of his Sloan peers with his dedication. Michael’s leadership and efforts were highly influential during the challenging times of 2020. 

• Stacy Sawin MBA2021
  As soon as the pandemic hit, Stacy stepped in and launched the LBS Covid Relief Initiative. She effectively mobilised the community in a time of genuine need and did a brilliant job ensuring everyone who wanted to be involved could be. Her recently launched startup, FinAbility, which strives to support survivors of domestic abuse, is another brilliant example of her leadership and drive in action. 

• Tabria Lenard MBA2021
  Tabria co-founded the Black in Business Club after seeing the gap in offerings for Black students between LBS and top US business schools. Under Tabria’s leadership, the club has flourished, and its impact will resonate for years to come. “She’s changed the game, and her activism and consistency should be an inspiration to us all”, is echoed by several nominators. 

• Vinay Muttineni MBA2021
  Vinay spearheaded the student response to Covid, mobilising his peers to give back to their communities and support one another. He’s also been relentlessly volunteering, helping on Covid wards and administering vaccines. A nominator comments, “not many people can lead with such grace, especially not in such chaotic times”. Our whole community will remember his unwavering commitment to those in need. 

This award celebrates the students who have had a lasting impact on London Business School. These individuals leave our School community having introduced initiatives and new ways of working that will continue to have a positive impact in years to come. 

• Giri Kesavan MBA2021
  Giri is an exceptional student who has done an enormous amount for his peers. With his work on the new Tech and Analytics concentration, the creation of additional MBA electives, and his involvement in the Tech and Media Club, Giri leaves behind a lasting impact. He’s shown non-stop leadership, ambition, innovation and commitment to LBS throughout his two years on the MBA programme. The programme and the School are both improved through Giri’s contributions, and he will remain an asset to us for years to come. 

Each year, the Dean’s Award is presented in recognition of an outstanding contribution to our community. This year, the award is being presented to students who have shown outstanding leadership in advancing the School priorities in matters of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

• Tabria Lenard MBA2021, Cole Agbede MBA2021
  The 2021 Dean’s Award goes to Tabria Lenard and Cole Agbede for their impact on our School community. Tabria and Cole have transformed our approach to inclusion and belonging. Through the Black in Business Club, they have inspired discussion and prompted action. We are grateful to Tabria and Cole for their impactful contribution to this vision.