Varsha Shankar (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: Indian
Education: Bachelors in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania, US; graduated in 2022
Pre-MBA industry: Political Risk Consulting
Pre-MBA role: Senior Associate, Trade and Industrial Policy, Global Counsel
Clubs: Women in Business (Executive Committee), Geopolitics and Business (Vice President Alumni and Careers)
About me: I am originally from India but grew up in Singapore, the Philippines and Japan. I completed my undergraduate degree in the US at the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in International Relations with minors in Economics, Japanese and Survey Research and Data Analytics.
In 2022, I joined Global Counsel, where I worked across the Washington, DC, and London offices to advise corporates, investors and public sector clients on political and regulatory risk. I specialised in international trade policy, supporting clients to navigate key issues such as tariffs, supply chain risks and multilateral trading arrangements.
I chose to pursue the MBA programme at LBS to deepen my strategic and commercial thinking, strengthen my leadership and management skills, and connect with a diverse, global community.
In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, exploring London with friends and playing tennis.
Three topics I can be approached about: Non-traditional backgrounds; consulting, living and working in London.
Email: vshankar.mba2027@london.edu