Victoria Manning (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Scholarship: The Australia New Zealand Scholarship
Education: Bachelors in Law and Economics, University of Otago, New Zealand; graduated in 2018
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Pre-MBA role: Senior Commercial Manager, Kaluza
Clubs: Tech, Expedition, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Energy and Environment, Sailing
About me: I’m a Kiwi and originally trained as a lawyer. I began my career spending three years in M&A and capital markets, before spending two years as an investment banker, working on some of New Zealand’s largest equity raises. Before the MBA programme at LBS, I moved to London to immerse myself in a larger, faster-paced, more tech-driven market. I joined Kaluza, an energy software as a service (SaaS) scale-up, where I worked across the growth and corporate finance teams on products accelerating the transition to smarter, cleaner energy.
I’m energised by technology, venture and building organisations that create meaningful, measurable impact. At LBS, I’m pursuing a truly global experience at the intersection of finance and technology. I’m making the most of everything this unique community has to offer and I am pushing myself out of my comfort zone whenever I can. I’m grateful to be supported by the LBS Australia/New Zealand Scholarship and the Zonta Women in Business Scholarship, recognising my professional contributions and volunteer work on issues affecting women.
When I’m not on campus, you’ll find me outdoors – camping, running, skiing or diving. If you’re considering LBS, I’m always happy to chat about the programme, career transitions and life in London.
Three topics I can be approached about: Career switching; Oceania candidates; part-time work during MBA.
Email: vmanning.mba2027@london.edu