Isabelle Duerbeck (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: German Serbian
- Scholarship: Forté Foundation Fellowships
Education: Bachelors in International Relations, King’s College London, UK; graduated in 2022
Pre-MBA industry: Investment Banking
Pre-MBA role: Associate, Investment Banking (Equity Capital Markets), Morgan Stanley
Clubs: TEDxLondonBusinessSchool (Speakers Committee – Lead), Student Association (Academics and Ethics – Officer), Women in Business, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Tech, DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)
About me: Prior to starting the MBA programme at LBS, I spent three years in investment banking at Morgan Stanley, working in the London-based equity capital markets team. I advised corporates and institutions across the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region on initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings, and private placements, raising over $25 billion in capital.
Having studied International Relations as an undergraduate, I saw the MBA programme at LBS as an opportunity to broaden my understanding across a variety of areas of business and immerse myself in a diverse environment where I could learn from my cohort beyond the classroom. I also saw it as a chance to step back and truly reflect on my long-term goals and explore potential different career paths.
At LBS, I serve as one of the academic student representatives for my class.
In my free time, I am a devoted pub enthusiast, enjoy Formula 1 and have an unusual fascination with silverback gorillas – something that began after an unforgettable trip to Rwanda before starting the MBA.
Three topics I can be approached about: Studying with a partner; non-traditional academic background; women in business and finance.
Email: iduerbeck.mba2027@london.edu