Vanya Kumar (she/her)
- Programme: One-year MBA
- Nationality: Indian
- Scholarship: London Business School Annual Fund
Education: Masters in Technology in Information Systems, BITS Pilani, India; graduated in 2016.
Masters in Luxury Goods and Services, Politecnico di Milano, Italy; graduated in 2020
Pre-MBA industry: Technology, Consumer Goods, eCommerce
Pre-MBA role: Head of Marketing and D2C, Green Soul Ergonomics
Clubs: India Club (Senior Vice President), Data and AI Club (Senior Vice President), Marketing and Strategy Club (Senior Vice President), Wine and Spirit Club (Executive Committee)
About me: After three years as a software engineer, I transitioned into the world of consumer goods and eCommerce, where I spent five years driving digital growth and marketing strategy for multiple direct-to-consumer brands. Combining my technical foundation with a creative mindset, I have led initiatives across growth marketing, category management and data analytics, helping businesses scale sustainably and profitably.
Now pursuing the One-year MBA programme at LBS, I’m focused on developing my strategic and leadership capabilities to advance into global roles in technology and digital transformation. I chose LBS for its diverse community, experiential learning opportunities and the accelerated nature of the One-year MBA programme, which offers both intensity and depth.
Outside the classroom, I love exploring London’s creative side, whether through a sip-and-paint workshop, a stroll through the city’s flower markets, or conversations with people from around the world.
Three topics I can be approached about: One-year MBA experience; life at LBS; post-MBA career plans.
Email: vkumar.mba1y2026@london.edu