James Zhang (he/him)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Scholarship: London Business School Fund Scholarships
Education: Bachelors in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Bachelors in Finance, University of Sydney, Australia; graduated in 2019
Pre-MBA industry: Fintech
Pre-MBA role: Associate Managing Consultant, Mastercard
Clubs: Social Impact (Chief of Staff), Consulting (Alumni Lead)
About me: I hold a double degree in Engineering and Commerce from the University of Sydney. After graduating, I joined Mastercard’s Consulting Practice in Sydney, Australia, where I led a variety of projects across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. My work spanned market entry strategies, payments ecosystem design and responses to regulatory changes in the payments sector, serving both private and public clients.
At LBS, I have taken on multiple leadership roles. I am the Chief of Staff for the Social Impact Club, collaborating with industry leaders, alumni and the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development to organise impactful events and workshops for the community. I also serve as the Alumni Lead of the Consulting Club, building connections with LBS alumni to facilitate mentoring and networking initiatives for students interested in the consulting career path.
Having never travelled to Europe before starting my MBA, I hope to visit every European country before I graduate.
Three topics I can be approached for: Fintech; consulting; moving to London.
Email: jzhang.mba2026@london.edu
