Aristide Gabla (he/him)

Education: Bachelors in Business Administration, Graduate School of Management, Côte d’Ivoire; graduated in 2016

Pre-MBA industry: Market Research

Pre-MBA role: Asia/Pacific Centre of Excellence Director, Ipsos

Clubs: Black in Business (Vice President – Careers, Entrepreneurship

About me: I discovered a passion for innovation and execution through early experiences in product marketing at Unilever and project management at Orange before joining NielsenIQ, the global leader in market research. At NielsenIQ, I held four roles over four and a half years, spanning Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria. With responsibilities including data analytics, account management and product management, I scaled up small revenue departments by developing and deploying research solutions across 11 West and Central African countries. These experiences sharpened my product sense, negotiation skills and adaptability.

My next chapter took me to Ipsos in Nigeria where I led the company’s largest retail audit business globally. With P&L accountability for the channel performance vertical across West Africa, I crafted pricing schemes, executed go-to-market strategies and nurtured talent, further strengthening my strategic planning skills and honing my leadership style. I then joined Ipsos Malaysia as Centre of Excellence Director for Channel Performance in Asia/Pacific. There, I focused on process design and deployment, regional account management and B2B sales, driving operational excellence and commercial expansion.

Beyond my professional life, I am passionate about grilling, cooking and mixology, always eager to experiment with new flavours, recipes, and techniques. An amateur basketball player and enthusiastic Los Angeles Lakers fan, I also play pickleball on my days off. I enjoy classic tailoring and style, and have a keen interest in geopolitics and history.

Three topics I can be approached about: Tech; switching career; smooth relocation.

Email: agabla.mba2027@london.edu