Maggie McNamara (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: American
Education: Bachelors in Psychology, Harvard College, US; graduated in 2017
Pre-MBA industry: Finance
Pre-MBA role: Strategist, The Vanguard Group
Clubs: Student Association (Executive Committee – Clubs and Sports Officer), Women in Business, People Strategy, Women’s Touch Rugby, Rackets Sports
About me: I grew up in Rhode Island in the US before graduating from Harvard in 2017 where I studied Psychology and Spanish.
After university, I moved to Philadelphia to begin my career with Vanguard—one of the world’s largest asset managers. I held a number of roles in Vanguard’s global investment management department before relocating to London in 2021 for the opportunity to immerse myself in our international businesses. While in London, I was the Europe Chief of Staff and a Marketing Strategist—roles that shaped my passion for strategy and people leadership and strengthened my aspiration to help the firm further reduce the cost and complexity of investing for people around the world.
I chose to pursue an MBA at LBS to further broaden my exposure to international capital markets, sharpen my strategy and management skills, and expand my professional network in a highly diverse, international programme.
In my spare time, I love travelling, exploring new corners of London and keeping up with Boston sports teams.
Three topics I can be approached for: Club sports; asset management; moving to London.
Email: mmcnamara.mba2026@london.edu
