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“You get perspectives from all over the world because people living in countries such as Australia, Denmark, the UAE, Lebanon, Nigeria, Peru and the US travel to class. You think differently. You are faster to understand problems and to solve them. Global exposure on the programme allows you to connect the dots. Now I can see options where I couldn’t see options before. I have the tools, knowledge and experience to turn options into opportunities.”
Eric Janin (EMBA-Global Americas & Europe), Finance Director – Global Theatrical Distribution, Warner Bros. Entertainment
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The world-leading EMBA-Global programme is designed for experienced professionals who seek to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to operate as successful global leaders anywhere in the world.
Global reachThe EMBA-Global programme has two streams. EMBA-Global Americas & Europe is offered in London and New York by London Business School (LBS) and Columbia Business School (CBS). EMBA-Global Asia extends the programme’s reach to Hong Kong and Shanghai, with the addition of the University of Hong Kong to the partnership.
Global perspectivesThe content and delivery of EMBA-Global means that the programme is truly worldwide and significantly different from other top Executive MBA programmes. Taught by internationally renowned faculty, students benefit from unique insights and gain a truly international perspective. Each school takes advantage of its location to draw upon the surrounding business communities, attracting distinguished guest speakers and business leaders.
Global formatThe programme format is designed to allow students to balance their academic commitments with demanding careers and busy personal lives. In part one, core classes are taught in four- or five-day concentrated teaching periods, alternating monthly between campuses. This allows students to fully immerse themselves in the learning and networking opportunities of the host city. In part two, EMBA-Global students have access to the electives of all three schools, enabling them to customise their learning to their interests and organisational goals.
Global networkThe EMBA-Global programme gives global business leaders a unique opportunity to learn with and from an extraordinarily high-calibre and diverse cohort. Both EMBA-Global streams include a wide range of nationalities, industries and cultures, enabling all participants to develop a broader global perspective and foster professional relationships and networks around the world.
EMBA-GlobalGraduating class of 2020
Class profile
Class size 96
Average work experience 12 years
Women 26%
Countries represented 32
Cities represented 63
Nationality by region
Job function
Industry sector
Europe (excl. UK) 24%
North/Central America 24%
Asia 23%
Africa/Middle East 14%
South America 6%
UK 6%
Australia/New Zealand 3%
41%
21%
9%
7%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
6%
General Manager
Finance/Accounting
Business Development
Consulting
IT
Marketing and Sales
Engineer
Legal
Medical
Other
Finance 33%
Industry/Manufacturing 14%
Consulting 13%
Leisure/Retail 8%
Energy/Engineering 8%
Pharmaceuticals/Medicine 8%
Mining 3%
Public/Not for Profit 3%
IT/Telecommunications 3%
Other 7%
EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2020 3 |
“I got the benefit of incredible professors and hundreds of students from all over the world, with views so rich and distinctive. If you bring together people with so many collective years of experience in business, the learning is always going to be profound. There’s so much that I draw on every day at work. From day one I knew I would be a different person. And now everything, from how I make my decisions to how I see the world, has changed forever. It’s still changing, in fact, and will continue to change. It’s a gift that will keep giving for a lifetime.”
Sue Huey Chuah (EMBA-Global Asia), Transaction Advisory Services, EY
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Mohammed A. AlGhamdi
Saudi ArabianInvestorDammam, Saudi Arabia
Senior professional with rich experience leading a family-owned holding company. Board member for multiple subsidiaries in media, contracting, manufacturing and training. Currently investing in startups at pre-seed and seed level.
Amal Algrafi
Saudi ArabianOwner6th District InvestmentsRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Runs a startup investing in creative art and fashion projects; leads marketing and branding for education projects. Previous experience in interfaith/intercultural women’s rights, identifying and implementing strategic opportunities. Currently reviewing partners and programmes to ensure synergistic operations; building awareness of the foundation's initiatives, while furthering global cultural understanding with proactive event outreach.
Christian Allen
AmericanDirector, East GasConcord EnergyDenver, USA
Senior natural gas trader with extensive knowledge of the Eastern US. Managed a trading desk of ten people with annual PNL of US$20-40m. Structured numerous transactions in the US while marketing liquefied natural gas in the Caribbean and Europe. Maintained strong relationships with both international and domestic customers.
Moneef Almoneef
Saudi ArabianGlobal Business DirectorSABICRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Passionate business leader inspired by transformation and promoting impact to organisations. Expertise in project management, supply chain and chemicals business. Global exposure gained through leading critical activities across China, Europe and Americas. Currently responsible for the Monoethylene Glycols (MEG) business of the largest global manufacturer, with an annual revenue of US$5bn.
Jenna Jieun Ahn
South KoreanVice President, Data AnalyticsJ.P. MorganLondon, UK
Innovation and data analytics strategist. Senior professional with extensive experience delivering data-driven impact for Fortune 100 insurance and banking firms across North America and Asia. Expertise in bridging gaps between emerging technology and business. Currently shaping strategic partnerships with top AI/ML universities and fintech companies.
.Naif Alayed
Saudi ArabianDirector, Corporate Human ResourcesSABICRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Experienced and multilingual HR leader. Proven ability to lead global enterprise-wide transformation objectives managing strategic execution and key resources. Skilled at building and facilitating a strong team culture focused on shared goals. Expertise in developing people and leading diverse, cross-functional teams through change in challenging environments.
The EMBA-Global programme brings together an elite international network of business professionals. Through the world-renowned faculty and unique global curriculum, students have exclusive access to the most illuminating ideas, groundbreaking research and innovative international business practices. Whether they choose EMBA-Global Americas & Europe or EMBA-Global Asia, students are equipped with the tools to create the future of global business.
EMBA-Global class profiles
KeyEMBA-Global Americas & Europe EMBA-Global Asia
EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2020 5 |
Prerna Baruah
IndianDirectorBanyan Trade & Investments LimitedAccra, Ghana
Journalist turned entrepreneur. Co-founder of a commodity trading and financing company operating in West Africa, with responsibility for operations and communications. Previously worked as a TV journalist with CNBC and Bloomberg TV in Mumbai and New Delhi for more than six years. Skilled in broadcasting, content writing and communications.
Maximilian Bolzer
Austrian / RussianManaging DirectorTEWE GmbHMoscow, Russia
Experienced executive with strong cross-industry experience. Developed international retail business in Russia and Kazakhstan with >500 locations; managed several foreign subsidiaries. Built and managed a chain of luxury hotels across Europe, Africa and Asia for an international hotel development company. Executed multiple acquisition projects in the pharmaceutical industry. Manages own company focused on real estate development and blockchain/cryptocurrency projects.
Bassem Boustany
LebaneseHead of International Corporate and Commercial Real EstateNational Bank of KuwaitKuwait City, Kuwait
Global banking professional with an international leadership role in corporate and commercial real estate finance. Manages cross-border teams in the US, UK, France, China and Singapore. Extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets and banking expansions. Member of the International Banking Group executive team, spearheading multiple strategic and business development projects.
Andrew Bradbury
CanadianManager, Corporate DevelopmentTeranga GoldToronto, Canada
Finance and corporate development professional with extensive experience in the mining industry. Facilitated multiple strategic transactions for a West African-focused gold mining company; transformed the organisation into a geographically diversified mid-tier player. Passionate about investment opportunities with a focus on Africa.
Dele Ayansola
BritishDirector, Project ManagementVtions London, UK
Skilled project and programme management professional with experience in multi-industry business transformation deployments. Strong international exposure gained leading deployments across Asia, Europe and North America.
Cina Bahri
French / BritishGlobal Business Development DirectorHotelbeds GroupLondon, UK
Multilingual senior leader. Extensive experience in the global travel industry with strong exposure in business development and sales growth. Skilled at propelling businesses to meet sales targets and generating solid strategic expansion while increasing brand awareness. Instrumental in growing the business into new international markets, focused on Europe, MENA, China and LATAM.
Stephanie Bao
ChineseDeputy DirectorCGCOC GroupLondon, UK / Beijing, China
International infrastructure investment and consultancy professional. Initiates multilateral cooperative platforms linking Chinese and UK investors to promote infrastructure development in emerging markets. Skilled at providing solutions for public-private partnership transportation projects and natural resource development in Africa and Asia. Extensive background in journalism and financial analysis.
Sangeeta Bardhan Cook
AmericanDirector, Office of Technology LicensingCity of HopeLos Angeles, USA
Senior business development professional. Extensive experience in translational innovation, basic research, corporate strategy and law. Manages a cross-functional, multicultural team executing multiple exclusive biotech/biopharma licences (cumulative deals value >US$500m and five IPOs). Commercial lead for over 100 breakthrough immunotherapy and oncology technologies. Directs a multimillion-dollar international patent strategy.
Mariam Almoosawi
EmiratiCorporate Governance ManagerAbu Dhabi Ship BuildingAbu Dhabi, UAE
Entrepreneurial professional. Skilled in project management, budgeting and finance team transformations. Led significant regional cultural projects worth >US$1bn, supporting growth through the enhancement of enterprise resource planning systems to meet business needs. Experienced in implementing lean processes and procedures across business units, continuously increasing efficiencies.
Osama Alowedi
Saudi ArabianHead of Investment ManagementGIB CapitalRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Value investor and experienced investment professional. Long-term track record of market-beating returns. Extensive experience in frontier markets, equities and fixed-income securities, asset valuation and fund management. Currently heading a team managing client portfolios and funds across all asset classes in the MENA region following a value investment approach.
Noora Alshehhi
EmiratiInternal Audit ManagerDubai Electricity and Water Authority Dubai, UAE
Certified professional with extensive knowledge and experience in internal audit, external audit and corporate governance. Currently managing an audit team that serves as a catalyst to improve operations in a government utility company.
Beenu Arora
AustralianGlobal Head of Cyber DefenceBHPMelbourne, Australia
Senior technology professional. Extensive international and cross-functional experience in cyber-security and technology risk consulting in energy, utilities and mining. Advised multiple Fortune 50 and 100 organisations on engagements ranging from cyber-security strategy development to programme execution and operations. Currently responsible for designing and implementing a global cyber defence programme, leading a multinational and multicultural team.
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Murali Darapureddy
IndianCo-founder, COO and Board DirectorIncessant TechnologiesHyderabad, India
Successful entrepreneur and leader. Founded an IT consulting and services firm offering expertise in digital process automation. Grew the business to a global employee base >800, serving customers across the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Singapore.
Praveen Dulam
AmericanCo-Founder and CTOLifeline IncSan Francisco, USA
Results-driven entrepreneur and startup executor. Co-founder and CTO of a revolutionary startup in the software technologies space. Previously led multiple startups from early stage to market leading positions. Extensive experience in senior roles for major technology multinationals. Proactive, hands-on engineering leader; board member for multiple different companies and non-profit organisations.
John Eyre
AustralianChief Financial OfficerGulf Oil Marine LimitedHong Kong, China
Senior professional currently leading finance, performance management and risk for a global division of a major Indian conglomerate with revenue c.US$37bn. Specialist in logistics and oil & gas, with a deep understanding of inventory, margin, distribution and strategy. Leader of KPI setting, post-acquisition integration activities and business turnarounds. Responsible for a debt portfolio in a leveraged growth environment.
Nasser Farah
EmiratiPrincipalMubadala Investment CompanyAbu Dhabi, UAE
Investment professional at a US$125bn government investment vehicle mandated with diversifying the Abu Dhabi economy. Played a key role analysing and investing in hundreds of companies and deploying several billion dollars across multiple industries and geographies.
Jessica Chang
Taiwanese / AmericanManaging DirectorJ.C. Creation Co.Taipei, Taiwan
Professional engaged in growing family business. Skilled at identifying business opportunities by investing into fledging industries with deal strategies. Previous management experience for a major global corporate bank within the Hong Kong regional office. Expertise in overseeing transactions and product programmes across Northeast Asia and Greater China.
Arthur ChangAmericanVice President of Business DevelopmentJohnson Safety Inc.Taipei, Taiwan
Product and business development expert. Previously responsible for expanding the customer base among North American automotive manufacturers. Has more recently led direct engineering and management responsibilities in the Asia headquarters, eventually moving to Taiwan. Involved in patenting several key utility patents.
Lael Chappell
AmericanClient DirectorWillis Towers WatsonNew York City, USA
Results-driven professional specialising in the delivery of client advocacy, risk advisory and insurance for real estate and hospitality portfolios. Innovative leader with extensive broking and underwriting expertise focused on client development, the structuring and negotiation of alternative risks, integrated risks, and mergers and acquisitions/private equity solutions.
Martin Cramér
SwedishDirector, Group Corporate DevelopmentLondon Stock Exchange GroupLondon, UK
Experienced corporate development and M&A advisory executive. Extensive experience leading large transactions and strategy/transformation projects in an advisory capacity and for FTSE 100 corporates. More than 30 transactions completed at a deal value >US$10bn across 20+ geographies in Europe, North America and Asia.
Owen S. Brady
AmericanNew Energy Solutions Programme ManagerNational GridNew York, USA
Strategic innovator skilled at incorporating new technologies to deliver value for customers and shareholders. Developed the USA's first renewable natural gas tariff. Currently leading the pioneering gas demand response programme for one of the world’s largest investor-owned utilities, with annual global revenues of £15bn.
Eduardo Cano
American / ColombianCo-founder and Director of Business DevelopmentCano JewelryBogota, Colombia
Entrepreneur leading a family business in Colombia's retail and jewellery manufacturing sector. Currently leading brand expansion in the US and Europe. Expertise in operations, business strategy, sales and marketing. Cross-border real estate experience managing US/LatAm transactions >US$100m.
Manish Chachada
IndianExecutive Director of Finance – North AmericaRolta InternationalAtlanta, USA
Multifaceted finance professional. Extensive international experience in financial strategy, multi GAAP accounting and reporting, international taxation, financial controls and process re-engineering efficiencies. Expertise in managing large cash and operational performance budgets. Instrumental in due diligence of strategic acquisitions adding US$300m in revenues.
Cameron S. Chan
American/Hong KongHead of Corporate Development, M&APrivate Family OfficeHong Kong, China
Experienced investment professional and entrepreneur. Currently leading the corporate development team for a single-family office, managing alternative investments and cross-border transactions, and developing strategic partnerships across multiple asset classes. Expertise in corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, strategic advisory, M&A and PE transactions. Strong international exposure across Asia, North America and the UK.
EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2020 7 |
Eva Herzog
GermanSenior Director – Pharmacology and Toxicology, Research and DevelopmentCSL BehringPhiladelphia, USA
Biopharma R&D executive with a demonstrated international strategic perspective. Established and led a high-performing, global function; successful track record contributing critical expertise to developing and registering new drugs across multiple therapeutic areas. Evaluates all in-licensing and M&A opportunities together with commercial and business development colleagues.
Tebogo Hlaboia
South AfricanDirector of Strategic Management, Performance Monitoring and EvaluationDepartment of Small Business DevelopmentPretoria, South Africa
Specialist in strategic management and performance reporting. Previous economics and communication experience in energy, investment and central banking environments. Currently based in South Africa, responsible for strategic alignment and management for the Department of Small Business Development.
Jerry Huang
TaiwaneseBusiness Development Associate DirectorLin BioScienceTaipei, Taiwan
Extensive expertise in sales, marketing, project management, strategy planning and new business development within the electronic and telecommunication industry. Led a team to win three international bids worth US$300m. Currently working in a biotech company in PR, IR and marketing.
Giuseppe Iademarco
ItalianSenior Vice PresidentThird Bridge New York, USA
Led a global independent primary-research content provider for the buy-side, from launch to the company's fastest-growing, most profitable division. Currently managing the US region, including strategy, marketing, editorial research, operations and P&L. Achieved 120% YOY top-line revenue growth in 2017.
Ingrid Gjonaj Fisk
Albanian / FrenchSenior UnderwriterPartnerReParis, France
Senior underwriter developing a global portfolio in niche segments including M&A liability (re)insurance. Prior experience in law and business management.
Mark Gladney
AmericanCEOCPI GroupNew York, USA
Real estate executive focused on value-add and opportunistic residential real estate developments. Passionate about improving inclusionary housing options within communities across the globe. Drives efficient build processes positively linking affordability with profitability. Designing alternative solutions for short- and long-term space housing accommodation for astronauts, scientists and future civilians.
Andrey Glukhov
RussianChief Financial OfficerVertical LLCMoscow, Russia
Experienced finance professional. Broad cross-industry exposure, from telecoms to base and precious metals mining. CFO of a fast-growing independent telecoms infrastructure company. Investment Committee Chair responsible for coordinating and approving key investment decisions with the Board. Organised equity/debt rounds exceeding US$100m for an expansion programme with international banks and PE investors.
Viktoriya Gorobtsova
KazakhstaniCEOKagazy Recycling Almaty, Kazakhstan
Passionate 'green' leader with rich recycling and manufacturing experience. Currently turning around Kazakhstan's largest pulp and packaging producer while navigating the complex and diverse Central Asian post-soviet landscape. Expertise in FMCG packaging and waste management markets.
Sergio Luiz Figueiredo
BrazilianCo-founder and Medical DirectorPastore Medical CenterRio de Janeiro, Brazil
Former surgeon turned successful entrepreneur. Founded a Brazilian clinic focused on low-income patients; currently leading development and innovating business processes to grow from a single medical location to a chain of health clinics and an insurance offering.
Sara Gamay
American / EgyptianDirectorPress'd CoffeeLondon, UK
Founded a beverage startup bringing innovative coffee solutions to the US and UK markets. Business development and food & beverage product innovation and launch expertise. Prior experience as a corporate lawyer advising on cross-border transactions. Angel investor/board member of an angel investment network focused on Middle Eastern startups.
Aimran Ghazali
MalaysianBusiness Development ManagerEmrailKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Former management consultant. Currently working within the transportation infrastructure business. Developing opportunities to grow infrastructure projects on a public-private basis.
Mark Gibbor
BritishDirectorCP HoldingsLondon, UK
Responsible for multiple group companies, including leadership of a serviced office business and a UK-based technology company. Previously asset managed a UK hotel with responsibility for rolling out a £10m room refurbishment project. Key role in hotel IT strategy and critical contract negotiation across Central Eastern Europe.
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Gary LeslieNew ZealanderManaging DirectorNorthern Forest Products LtdWhangarei, New Zealand
Multiple private sector roles in the NZ forest industry. Led a specialised forest products company to become a recognised national brand in timberland investment and log trading. Seeking a new business model for growth and diversification.
Israel Lopez Jimenez
MexicanFounder and Managing PartnerJonagoldSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Management consulting professional with broad expertise in turnaround projects. Founder and partner of a professional services firm focused on management consulting and trading operations between Caribbean countries and LatAm. Angel investor for agriculture-oriented startups in Mexico and Central America.
Yannick Mahé
FrenchDirector of EngineeringBMI SYSTEMParis, France / Hanoi, Vietnam
Extensive experience in IT on both the technology and management sides. Led cross-functional and cross-continental teams in Europe and Asia for SaaS vendors. Currently working at a firm commercialising software for global big pharma clients.
Dev Majumder
AmericanTechnology Operations ManagerBP plcLondon, UK
Dynamic change leader with proven track record of high-performance culture turnaround. Extensive experience of managing multifunctional teams to deliver technology innovation and commercialisation in a variety of business segments including petrochemicals, oil production and refining, and renewable energy.
Giedrius Kolesnikovas
LithuanianPartnerMotieka & AudzeviciusVilnius, Lithuania
Experienced corporate and M&A legal practitioner; partner at a boutique law firm. Advisor to the Chairman of a fast-growing, globally expanding aviation group. Founder of startups investment company.
Oliver Franz Kratschat
Canadian/GermanPrincipal Advisor of Business Strategy & PerformanceRio TintoBrisbane, Australia
Organisational intrapreneur and change agent. Proven track record working with senior leadership teams to set company strategy and deliver on business objectives. Leads the integrated business improvement programme which has delivered >US$2.2bn in productivity, working capital and revenue enhancements across the entire mining value chain.
Jelling Lai
TaiwaneseGlobal Programme Manager, Corporate ResponsibilityCumminsColumbus, Indiana, USA
Manages community impact performance across six continents, creating tools, designing processes and implementing programmes. Drove engagement of 68k employees to serve 3.3m people globally in 2017. Led the worldwide launch and management of a community engagement recognition process. Represents corporate responsibility in cross-functional collaboration with environmental sustainability on strategic planning.
Clive Ka-lun Lee
Hong KongCEOYidan Prize Foundation Hong Kong, China
Social sector specialist with broad experience in philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, foundation, non-profit organisations, corporate social responsibility and youth empowerment. Managing a trust with an endowment of US$320m offering the world's largest global education prize. World traveller.
Asif Jalil
PakistaniScientific AdvisorGlaxoSmithKlineJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Healthcare professional managing a £70m paediatric vaccine business. Extensive experience working with diverse multicultural and international teams across public and private sectors. Spearheaded cervical cancer prevention programme across Saudi Arabia. Seconded to Tanzania to lead a community-wide reproductive health and sexual education programme for young women.
Yimin Jin
American/ChineseVice PresidentBlackRockSan Francisco, USA
Extensive systematic/scientific active equity investment management experience. Knowledge of proprietary data, signal, risk and alpha research, fund performance analysis, model implementation and operation. Focused on Asian markets with AUM. Currently providing alpha-enabling technology and model engineering services to different investment functions. Responsible for systematic hedge fund model changes and alpha delivery.
Ziya Kangarli
AzerbaijaniChief Investment AdviserState Oil Fund of the Republic of AzerbaijanBaku, Azerbaijan
Investment professional. Extensive experience in the asset management industry with a focus on portfolio and risk management. Member of the management board and fund investment committee. Current responsibilities include oversight of the company's investment policy and strategic asset allocation of a c.US$40bn portfolio.
Umut Karamahmut
Turkish / DutchFront-End Development Manager and Reservoir EngineerShellCopenhagen, Denmark
Managed front-end onshore and offshore oil and gas developments with headline size up to US$600m. Currently responsible for technology implementation and digitalisation. Focused on delivery of environmental KPIs and greenhouse gas abatement projects.
EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2020 9 |
Alex Nerguizian
French / LebaneseDirector – Business Development and StrategyDFG Investment AdvisersNew York, USA
Business development professional responsible for capital raising, investor relations and fund structuring for a US$5bn asset manager focused on structured and leveraged credit markets. Covers a variety of global institutional and family office investors. Leads the firm’s efforts in the Middle East region, with a focus on GCC countries.
Eldridge Nétry
FrenchBusiness Intelligence LeadKeringMilan, Italy
Business intelligence and data analytics IT professional. Extensive experience in transformation programmes across industries and business sectors for medium cap and large companies. Currently leading a multicultural delivery team responsible for the business intelligence stream of global ERP implementation in the luxury fashion retail industry.
Zayd Noaman
IndianExecutive DirectorPrestige Estates Projects Bengaluru, India
Successful family business leader in one of India's largest real estate development companies. Led multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams to drive strategic growth initiatives across businesses, including implementing an ERP system and bringing operational efficiency across functions. Currently engaged in integrating technology into business verticals and driving an urban transformation project in Bengaluru.
Daniel Obregon
ColombianCo-Founder and Managing PartnerValureColombia and Mexico
Managing partner of a private investment firm focused on tech-enabled startups/real estate in LatAm. Accomplished digital entrepreneur. Extensive experience in corporate finance, operations and business development with corporate and small companies. Passionate about transforming industries through innovation and execution.
Bruno Morelli
ItalianBusiness Development and Finance ManagerLoro Piana New York, USA
Business development and finance manager with expertise in strategic analysis, project management and financial planning. Extensive experience in management consulting, leading heterogeneous teams and cross-functional corporate finance projects involving financial valuation, debt restructuring, M&A and business process improvement. Currently responsible for the North America branch of a multinational company in the retail luxury industry.
Sandile E. Msimango
South African PrincipalCoombe AdvisoryLondon, UK
Senior investment banking executive turned principal investor focused on the African continent. Led a specialised M&A team commercialising telecoms passive infrastructure, creating Africa's largest telco infrastructure company. Responsible for sell-side, buy-side and financing transactions >US$4bn. Served as executive assistant to the Group CEO. Previously worked in bulge bracket investment banking specialising in industrials and natural resources.
Bahruz Naghiyev
AzerbaijaniChief Financial OfficerPASHA Bank Baku, Azerbaijan
Highly resourceful and dynamic finance specialist with over nine years of experience in all facets of financial management, financial analysis, budget control, financial process streamlining, treasury management, sales/trading and corporate reporting within demanding organisations. Skilled in taking initiative to optimise organisational performance, ensure profitability and achieve corporate goals.
Combiz Namvar
BritishFounder and Managing DirectorMorespaceDubai, UAE
Real estate entrepreneur and ambitious leader with a strong track record building successful teams and businesses. Launched, built and currently running a storage and logistics startup in Dubai. Extensive prior experience in investment banking within the Fixed Income, currencies and commodities markets, with particular expertise in derivatives. Strong institutional relationships within the MENA finance sector.
Szymon Marszalek
South African Executive AssociateVitalityLondon, UK
Responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives at a disruptive, rapidly growing global insurer. Previous experience as an M&A advisor to global life insurance companies, with transactions across Africa, Asia and the UK, including a £1bn sale in the UK.
Daniel Menoni
Uruguayan / ItalianInstitutional Relationship ManagerVision International FundsNew York, USA
Investment management professional. Significant track record building business relationships with institutional investors across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Extensive experience of managing different aspects of the client relationship, product strategy and global business growth for asset management and financial markets products.
André Miles
Brazilian / BritishSenior Corporate BankerBanco BradescoNew York, USA
Banking professional with a broad international background and experience in multiple industries across Europe, North America and Brazil. Opened the corporate banking division across 17 European countries, growing the asset portfolio 386% in three years to US$3.8bn. Developed/implemented a new communications system improving client retention for international subsidiaries.
Takayuki Mizuki
JapaneseGeneral PartnerAccord VenturesTokyo, Japan
Founded new companies and managed several businesses in various industries including food, music, photography, legal and finance. Led IPO of an online media company as the COO. Currently overseeing 28 investments around the world as GP of a venture capital fund and supporting startups as new business and operations consultant.
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Nick Rhodes
BritishDirectorOrdinary WorldLondon, UK
Independent art dealer and advisor working at the top end of the international art market. Works with private collectors, corporate collections and museums, specialising in acquisition and collection management. Set up two successful London-based galleries, and helped steer the direction of a number of now commercially successful artists.
T. Senthil Kumar
IndianTrauma SurgeonRoyal London HospitalLondon, UK
Experienced trauma and orthopedic surgeon. Family physician specialising in military/disaster and aviation medicine in the NHS UK and abroad. Serving officer in the British Army; completed two tours of duty to Afghanistan and one humanitarian call to Haiti. Entrepreneurial blockchain enthusiast and fintech specialist.
Benjamin Silluzio
Australian / ItalianCEO and Chief Investment OfficerQato CapitalMelbourne, Australia
Founded a multi-award winning quantitative hedge fund specialising in machine learning. Manages four pools of capital including a US$100m SMA for one of America’s largest university endowments. Oversees a team of data scientists and operations staff. Previously held senior roles with two of Europe’s largest investment banks.
Dhwani Srivastava
AmericanVice President Soleil CapitaleNew York City, USA
Business and brand development experience at family business, with a focus in private trade finance banking. Involved in strategy decision-making and group expansion. Skilled at identifying areas of growth for the company via partnerships.
Arif Rahimov
AzerbaijaniCEOBaku City CircuitBaku, Azerbaijan
Business professional with extensive experience in international event management. Successfully delivered three Formula 1 races in Azerbaijan and led a team of over 10,000 employees and stakeholders. Previously played a key role in establishing a construction conglomerate executing large residential and industrial projects in Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Western Europe.
Ryan Rasmussen
AmericanFounderCross HealthcareRexburg, Idaho, USA
Founder of a leading healthcare player; extensive experience in long-term care. Specialist in senior-focused properties and ancillary business integration. Consultant and growth innovator through effective systems and implementation. Expertise developing modern long-term care methodologies. Strong educational foundation in geriatrics.
Ankit Rawat
IndianIndustry AssociateMcKinsey & CompanyGurgaon, India
Extensive experience with a top global strategy consulting firm. Successfully delivers impactful projects at client sites across India, Asia and Europe. Deep understanding of multifunctional, cross-industry projects spanning corporate strategy, M&A and capital productivity. Skilled at building lasting and powerful relationships.
Ivan E. Reyes
Ecuadorian / MexicanHead of Financial Planning and AnalysisRLH PropertiesMexico City, Mexico
Experienced executive currently working in real estate. International expertise in alternative investments, investment banking and management consulting. Responsible for strategic planning and analysis of the current portfolio and potential investments. Led teams to execute complex transactions worth US$4bn, including M&A, capital markets, project finance and corporate lending.
Robert O'Connell
AmericanLead Underwriter ReinsuranceNew York, USA
Global reinsurance executive currently leading the cyber and technology risk underwriting practice for a multinational reinsurance company. Prior experience of managing global underwriting teams, insurance P&L and innovation initiatives. Active advisor to several accelerators, incubators and startups within the InsurTech space.
Lingyun Pan
ChineseHR Business PartnerHuawei TechnologiesLondon, UK
Responsible for managing HR functions and essential leadership development and talent management. Trains team skills supporting collaborative behaviour and informal community building representing the company’s culture and business strategy. Strong intercultural awareness; streamlines HR functions across 26 countries, with team members from more than 35 nationalities.
Tshepiso Radebe
South AfricanCEOCISCA MEDIAJohannesburg, South Africa
CEO and founder of a media and corporate communications company in South Africa. Highly motivated entrepreneur and experienced media executive with more than 12 years experience in content producing, broadcasting, news and stakeholder management. Strong knowledge and understanding of African markets. Previous experience as an anchor for the national broadcaster and financial journalist at a leading business news channel.
Joris Rademakers
DutchChief Investment OfficerForsa EnergyLondon, UK
Executive and board member of a PE-backed European power business. Responsible for overall investment strategy, new business development and international expansion. Previously involved in creating and subsequently selling a European renewable energy company. Experience across management, strategy, finance, divestments, project financing and acquisitions. Passionate about building teams, companies and the energy transition.
EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2020 11 |
Alyse Vishnick
AmericanInstitutional Relationship ManagerOppenheimerFundsNew York, USA
Multilingual finance professional. Responsible for cultivating relationships with multinational institutional investors totalling US$2.5bn across the US, international and emerging markets equity and fixed income portfolios. Proven success developing innovative solutions. Strong investment acumen, good knowledge of the US, EMEA and APAC markets and an adept collaborator.
Marc von Grabowski
GermanPresidentMHE-DemagManila, Philippines
Results driven executive with experience in establishing, growing and managing highly profitable businesses. Hands-on leader with a strong passion for customer focused solutions, engineering, sales management and building a strong, agile company culture. Proponent of international business relations as a director at the German Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Victor Wang
ChineseDirectorAsian Financial Cooperation AssociationBeijing, China
Profound understanding of China's financial industry. Actively promoting exchanges and cooperation among Asian financial institutions.
Sophie Wu
TaiwaneseManagerYuan Ling Knitting Industrial Co., LtdChanghua, Taiwan
Established and implemented corporate strategy for a developing business. Responsible for human resource management. Directed and monitored internal control system.
Jasmine Thomas
AmericanSenior Vice President of National InitiativesCitiNew York, USA
Accomplished senior manager with extensive philanthropic and global corporate experience executing high-profile, co-branded community investments. Leads relationships with pre-eminent civil rights, advocacy and public policy institutions to co-develop solutions that improve financial inclusion. Passionate about helping people and organisations achieve their goals.
Parker Tracey
AmericanFounderATP AdvisorsWashington D.C., USA
Award-winning strategist and negotiator involved in shaping US climate policy and orchestrating change at the highest levels of public and private sectors. Experienced advocate and constructor of government affairs operations for Fortune 300 energy enterprises. Cross-functional team leader and serial problem-solver responsible for stakeholder engagement and inclusive innovation.
Mingo Tsang
ChineseCo-owner and Senior Commercial ManagerHKBN Enterprise Solutions LtdHong Kong, China
Established and managed four sales forces and two support teams. Pioneered the acquisition of retail clients and tenants at shopping malls. Initiated a new wholesale business model and promoted a bulk subscription of broadband and WiFi to large developers. Youngest co-owner of the company during the management buyout by CVC Capital Partners.
Thomas van Haren
DutchVice PresidentHSBCNew York, USA
Finance executive with experience across Europe, North America and Asia. Current role includes origination of large commercial real estate finance transactions, with completed closings in excess of US$1bn. Previously led a team of analysts heading underwriting and portfolio management in Canada, responsible for a US$8bn real estate portfolio.
Ivo Stitic
Austrian / CroatianSenior Associate / AttorneyWolf Theiss Rechtsanwälte GmbHVienna, Austria
Senior associate in the M&A and corporate practice, largely focused on M&A and Private Equity work in Austria/CEE/SEE. Expertise in advising tech start-up companies. Co-founder of a Big Data analysis company in Austria, with a focus on the law enforcement industry.
Zachary Sutton
AmericanChief Financial OfficerCross HealthcareRexburg, Idaho, USA
CFO and part owner of a respected senior living company headquartered in the western US. Led acquisitions and transactions increasing annual gross revenues by 40x. CPA qualified with extensive experience providing financial and valuation services to a wide variety of industries and organisations.
Fahd Syed
BritishGeneral Manager, Corporate Real EstateRoyal Dutch ShellDoha, Qatar
General manager with a proven track record building and leading successful multinational teams. Possesses a wealth of international experience in strategy and planning, contracts management, project delivery and operations. Chief proponent of technology and innovation. Currently managing a corporate real estate department with an annual budget exceeding US$80m.
Carl Szantyr
FrenchFounder and CEOGoldstone Capital ManagementLondon, UK / Singapore
Senior business development and investment professional with global expertise. Tech entrepreneur offering advisory and capital raising opportunities for the blockchain economy. Previously founded and managed a wealth management company, launched a derivatives and structured products platform and developed a PE branch dedicated to wealth managers.
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Seok Hoon Yoo
South KoreanSenior Vice PresidentEugene CorporationSeoul, South Korea / New York City, USA
Planned and launched a new business in the construction materials industry. Planned the business strategy to manage Eugene Group's five major subsidiaries to create synergy and enhance effectiveness and efficiency of operation through cooperation and corporate restructuring.
Levent Yungul
TurkishTrader, Base Metals and ConcentratesTraxysNew York City, USA
Ambitious business development professional with strong expatriate experience across Europe and the US. Currently responsible for expanding trading activities for a new product. Supply chain management and strategy consulting background. Passionate about disruptive innovation and technology.
Jason Zhang
ChineseChief Financial OfficerHNA Group North America New York, USA
Managed a portfolio of >US$15bn. Completed multiple cross-border M&A deals for oil and storage facilities, global banking shares and severeal listed Singaporean companies. Previously CFO of Hong Kong Airlines; financed HK$8bn within one year, equal to the airline's total financing figure for the past decade.
Alfred Zielke
GermanSenior Manager, Business Performance and DevelopmentMercedes-BenzLondon, UK
General management, sales and marketing and anti-bribery/antitrust compliance experience in the luxury auto industry. Long-term international assignments in Germany, Russia, US, Australia and UK. Currently developing and implementing strategies to achieve profitability targets, retail excellence and premium customer experience at a large global Daimler AG-owned European retail network.
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