Israel Thomas (he/him)
- Programme: One-year MBA
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Scholarship: London Business School Annual Fund
Education: Masters in Management and Finance, University of Aberdeen, Scotland; graduated in 2023. Bachelors in Economics and Development Studies, Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria; graduated in 2013
Pre-MBA industry: Industrials
Pre-MBA role: Strategy Manager, Dangote Industries Limited
Clubs: African Business (Vice President, Careers and Mentorship)
About me: I come from a finance and strategy professional background. Before LBS, I served as strategy manager at Dangote Industries, overseeing performance across business units and projects across the group, driving growth planning, operational efficiency and data-driven performance management with senior leadership.
I am passionate about social impact, especially youth potential maximisation. I founded the ITET Gem Foundation, which runs career seminars and workshops, mentorship programmes and a national essay competition for Nigerian students.
I chose the One-year MBA programme at LBS to scale my global exposure and improve my leadership skills, particularly strategic thinking and complex problem solving, within a diverse community and London’s vibrant ecosystem.
In my spare time, I explore aviation engineering, catch up on reality TV and follow international football.
Three topics I can be approached about: Corporate strategy; financial consulting; moving from Africa to London.
Email: ithomas.mba1y2026@london.edu