About me: Felipe was raised in Bogotá, holds a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, and has eight years of professional experience. He first worked at Citibank, supporting coverage of clients in the oil and gas, energy and infrastructure industries. Later, he joined J.P. Morgan’s Treasury Services team, covering clients in 13 countries throughout Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Most recently, Felipe led the bank’s cash management expansion with multinational and technology companies operating in Colombia.
He aims to transition into consulting in Latin America, and also work on initiatives around age diversity in organisations. Felipe chose to come to LBS because of its community’s geographical and cultural diversity and its focus on leadership development and technology. Besides being an ambassador, Felipe is a member of the Football, Volleyball and LatAm clubs, a piano player since age seven, and enjoys backpacking (road-tripping over flights, whenever possible/reasonable).
Three topics I can be approached about: Studying with a partner; relocation to the UK; why come to LBS if you are from LatAm
About me: Claudia holds a Bachelor in International Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management. Before the MBA, Claudia worked as a business analyst in McKinsey & Company, where she participated in different projects ranging from strategic plans to full transformations. The clients she worked with were based in Europe, in a variety of industries including banking, telecommunications, insurance and retail. She joined London Business School to deepen her marketing and digital knowledge and to learn from her classmates’ experiences. Moreover, she holds a marketing and communications position in the Executive Committee of the Retail & Luxury Goods Club. Here, she is able to combine her marketing skills with her passion for the retail industry in order to grow in both areas that fascinate her. In her free time, Claudia enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking (when the weather is good!) and loves traveling and trying out new restaurants. She also likes giving back to the community – and she has found the Foodie Club and the Volunteering Club where she can join others with similar interests!
Three topics I can be approached about: Consulting; Spanish or Italian candidates; London life
About me: David grew up not far from London in the cathedral city of Winchester and graduated from Bristol University with a degree in History.
Prior to beginning his MBA at LBS, David was a Captain in the British Army. In 2014, he commissioned into The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) as a reconnaissance Troop Leader. As well as the regular cycle of deployments, he has spent time in Canada as an exchange officer, the USA as a liaison officer and deployed around the globe on training exercises. In 2018, he worked for the United Nations, and was deputy commander of the UN’s Mobile Force Reserve in Cyprus, gaining strategic insight into international diplomacy and politics. In 2020–21, he deployed to Afghanistan where he worked as a Liaison Officer with the Afghanistan Security Forces in Kabul prior to the withdrawal of NATO troops in 2021.
At LBS, David is LBS Military Scholarship recipient and keen member of the Military in Business Club. He also enjoys sailing, cycling and running, and is rediscovering his singing voice with the LBS Music Club. Professionally, he is interested in transitioning from the military into consulting or tech – and would be delighted to talk with anyone considering those two options or to those from less conventional business school backgrounds.
Three topics I can be approached about: Military to business; moving to London; non-traditional backgrounds to MBA
About me: Jennifer has a Bachelors from Columbia University in Economics and Psychology. Using the two disciplines, she began her career in market research, later using that knowledge to pivot to a market research tech startup. During her time at Suzy, Jennifer saw the company grow from a series A to series C funded venture, where she was able to pivot to several parts of the business including sales and solutions functions to product strategy and operations.
Despite being born and raised in New York City, Jennifer made the move across the pond to pursue a truly global career surrounded by classmates from all over the world. The opportunity to work in a different geography and feel equipped to handle the cultural differences in the workplace is a top reason Jennifer chose LBS. The School's commitment to the increasingly global business environment and carefully curating the student body to reflect this diversity makes this possible. Additionally, LBS's focus on the tech sector made it a stand-out choice as she wants to continue to build on her current tech skills and remain cognisant of the trends in the industry.
She plans on using the MBA to learn more about burgeoning tech scenes outside of the United States. She’s active in the Tech & Media Club and Women in Business Club. In her free time, she enjoys Latin dancing (salsa, bachata, merengue) and exploring street art.
Three topics I can be approached about: Technology; choosing a non-US business school; applying as a first generation college graduate
About me: Toks graduated with an engineering degree from Warwick University and then went on to work in engineering for four years before taking her skills and transitioning into technology consulting. As a consultant, Toks was focused on creating value for her clients and helping them to deliver digital products and become agile. She was also deputy head of ESG helping to lead ESG initiatives.
Toks decided to pursue an MBA to meet new diverse people and explore her opportunities. Passionate about technology and using technology to improve lives, Toks enjoys taking part in hackathons and working collaboratively to build ideas. Toks decided to do her MBA at LBS because of its international and diverse community, its choice location and flexibility in tailoring her MBA experience how she wished.
Outside class and work, Toks loves travelling, dinner parties, investing and playing sport. Having been an avid lacrosse player for many years including playing at regional level, Toks decided to turn her hand at playing touch rugby for the first time as a member in the LBS Women’s Touch Rugby Club. She is also a member of the Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Investment Management and Black in Business clubs at LBS.
A fun trivia about Toks is that she is also a quadruplet, and welcomes people to reach out to her.
Three topics I can be approached about: Tech; advice on doing an MBA; the application process
About me: Sarah is a doctor specialising in endocrinology and diabetes. She completed her medical studies at Monash University in Australia and is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. She has worked as a clinician across four major teaching hospitals in Melbourne, Australia and since 2019 has been a senior fellow at University College London hospital in London. Sarah has worked extensively in managing chronic illness across the lifespan and is an advocate for under-represented groups including young adults, patients from a non-English speaking background, and transgender patients. She believes in working collaboratively with patients and taking a holistic approach to achieve healthcare goals.
Sarah is undertaking the MBA because she wants to improve healthcare education and access and sees the combination of clinical experience and business acumen as a powerful tool to affect real-world change. She is committed to exploring solutions in healthtech and sustainable investment to rethink service delivery and bridge the gap between increasing demand and ever-limited resources. In the context of the pandemic, this feels particularly relevant and urgent. Sarah chose LBS for her MBA due to its ethos of diversity, excellence and thought leadership. She is supported on her journey by the generous gift of the MSc12 Service and Society Scholarship.
Sarah loves living in London (despite the cold Januarys!) and outside of the MBA she is an avid hiker, runner and art enthusiast.
Three topics I can be approached about: Applying to LBS from a non-traditional background; MBA and healthcare; studying with a partner; moving to London to study
About me: Bolutife was born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria, and moved to the UK in 2010. He graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from Loughborough University and went on to work in engineering for four and a half years, qualifying as a Chartered Engineer in 2021. As an engineer, Bolutife worked on various infrastructure projects around the UK, most notably the Elizabeth Line (Cross Rail) and High Speed 2.
Bolutife has always had a passion for infrastructure development in Africa. This passion led him to pursue his undergraduate degree and ultimately an MBA. After graduation, Bolutife hopes to work in an Africa focused private equity fund. Bolutife decided to study his MBA at LBS due to its focus on finance and the ability to tailor the second year of the programme to a focus area.
Outside of class and work, Bolutife loves music and football. He hosts a weekly football podcast and is a Dj and concert events manager. Bolutife is also an active member of the Black in Business Club and passionate about increasing the representation of ethnic minorities in the business world.
Three topics I can be approached about: Black in Business Club; applying with an engineering background; life in London.
About me: Immersed in the world of product management and customer science, Kanaka decided that she needed to build on her technical foundation and pursue an MBA to equip herself with business leadership and strategic skills. Seeking global exposure, a diverse cohort and the opportunity to explore a broad variety of electives and specialist areas, she found that there was no better place to do this than at LBS.
Kanaka is passionate about product strategy and enjoys trekking, dancing and reading.
Three topics I can be approached about: Technology; Women in Business Club; diversity and inclusion at LBS.
About me: Noy is originally from Tel Aviv, Israel. She is a licensed attorney specialising in the corporate world of VCs and startups. Noy worked for four years at HFN, Israel’s leading international law firm, where she represented early-stage startups, mature tech companies and VCs in a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A and funds investments, valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Following this, she joined Minute Media, a global technology and digital content company. She worked closely with the company’s executive team and board of directors and led all aspects of strategic corporate efforts and transactions, encouraging and scaling up company growth.
In order to continue forward with her international aspirations and fully complete her business toolkit, she decided to pursue an MBA at LBS, all while being a devoted mother of two.
Noy enjoys meeting new people and hearing all about their stories, so please feel free to contact her!
Three topics I can be approached about: Applying with a ‘non business’ background; startup ecosystem; combining MBA and parenthood.
About me: Dan graduated with honours from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a dual major in Business Administration and German Language/Literature. Prior to beginning his MBA at LBS, he worked in Blackstone’s hedge fund solutions group as an operational due diligence associate. Dan began his career at Ernst & Young as a consultant.
Three topics I can be approached about: Consulting; hedge funds.
About me: Harshal is passionate about fintech and helping early-stage startups build sustainable products. His professional experience ranges from entrepreneurship to tourism to financial services. Prior to LBS, Harshal worked as the head of growth and partnerships at a fintech company in India. Alongside his studies, Harshal is also working as an advisor for a London-based startup, helping them develop their products and strategies for emerging markets.
During his MBA at LBS, Harshal hopes to enhance his strategic and entrepreneurial skills, as well as develop a global network. He chose LBS because of its programme flexibility and its truly diverse community. His primary goals at LBS include empowering and encouraging as many members of the LBS entrepreneurship community as possible, as well as learning about cultures from all over the world.
During his free time, Harshal enjoys exploring hiking trails and trying new adventure sports. He also loves cooking and is renowned among his friends for his culinary skills.
Three topics I can be approached about: Fintech; startups; pivoting careers at LBS.
About me: Freya is a research scientist who grew up between the UK and Sweden. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Edinburgh in Biological Sciences, with honours in Immunology. Funded by AstraZeneca, she then gained her PhD at the University of Manchester where she researched the role of the immune system in allergic airway diseases such as asthma. Most recently, Freya conducted her postdoctoral research at the VIB in Belgium where she has been studying tissue repair with a focus on the role of the immune system in liver regeneration. She was actively involved in training the next generation of scientists and, outside the lab, was an advocate for young researchers in academia.
Freya is passionate about innovation and chose to pursue an MBA to complement her in-depth of knowledge of life sciences with the business skills necessary to translate discoveries from the lab to market. In addition to being a student ambassador, she is involved in the Healthcare and Private Equity & Venture Capital Clubs, further supporting her goal to transition into the life sciences investing space and help guide the next generation of biotech companies.
In her spare time, Freya loves exploring London’s food scene and spending time outdoors hiking and wild swimming.
Three topics I can be approached about: Applying to LBS from a non-traditional background; MBA and healthcare; studying with a partner.
Ready to make a significant career change, or looking to fast-track, move industry or excel as an entrepreneur? Every LBS applicant has one thing in common – a desire to find a place in our diverse, multinational class of high-potential achievers.
Experience the London advantage - a global hub for world-class business. Access recruiters and guest speakers in the heart of the city
Customise your MBA to your individual interests and career path with flexible exit points, tailored core courses and 80+ electives
Learn from our highly-respected faculty, experienced practitioners who consult to business worldwide and put your own skills to the test with LondonCAP
Develop your strategic perspective and gain the skills to work across multiple geographies and cultures, learning with a dynamic and diverse global cohort
Be part of our extraordinary global community - go on international exchange to Australia, trek to Machu Picchu, organise the Africa Business Summit or join the Tech and Media Club
Gain an MBA with career impact - we are ranked #1 in the international rankings for a two-year MBA programme by Forbes and consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world by the Financial Times and Bloomberg
Join our 46,000+ strong alumni community as a well-rounded global leader ready to thrive in today’s complex business environment.
Women at LBS
From scholarships for women to clubs led by inspirational female leaders, we are proud to support the next generation of women at the forefront of global business.
We foster an inclusive environment for those within the LGBTQ+ community by empowering students and staff to access our strong network of forward-thinking leaders and campus-wide - ally supported - events.
In partnership with the recently established Black in Business club we strive to cultivate an environment that promotes the representation, wellbeing and advancement of Black professionals in business.
A key feature of the MBA is the stimulating and varied international participant mix. Each year approximately 10% of the class come from the UK, with the remaining 90% made up of participants from 60-70 different countries. Many of our participants come to London Business School with their partners and family.
The average amount of work experience is 5.5 years (participants from some countries usually have less work experience than the average since their undergraduate study may be longer than others and/or national service has meant they started work later than others). Admission may be granted to candidates with less than three years work experience if they can demonstrate superior academic credentials and truly outstanding evidence of leadership through professional and personal experiences.
There is no particular preference. We welcome applications from arts, languages and philosophy graduates as well as those from the pure sciences, engineering, maths and the social sciences, including business and economics.
No, your work experience does not necessarily need to include experience as a manager. The programme is suitable for people who come from technical backgrounds (for example, engineering or IT), as well as for people who have worked in finance or consultancy or run their own business. We also welcome applications from people who have worked in the public sector/government. Some of our students have less typical backgrounds - we have had doctors, vets, an opera singer, a theatre director and even an NFL football player.
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