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Management EXECUTIVE GLOBAL MASTER’S IN MANAGEMENT 2021 Class Directory
Nancy Baltouna Cleveland G. Barclay III
Nationality: Greek Nationality: American
Current Location: London, UK Current Location: New York, USA
Current Job Title: Space Planning and Analysis Manager Current Job Title: Director, Global Rights
Current Company: London School of Economics and Political Science & Digital Distribution
Current Company: A+E Networks
My name is Nancy and I am from Greece I am ready for the next step – more
(you cannot miss my very Greek accent). responsibility and strategic outlook – and I double-majored in Political Science and
I moved to London five years ago to do I believe that the EGMiM will be a catalyst Sociology during my undergrad academic
an MSc in Social Policy and Development for professional and personal growth career. However, I’ve been working in
at the LSE. Before that, I worked with and will help me fill the knowledge gaps the media industry for the last 15 years
non-governmental organisations as I have on corporate management (I also handling global licensing of media
an Advocate for the Greek Council rely on my brilliant classmates to make content for an international cable network.
for Refugees and in Organisational this a dynamic and utterly enriching When I am not at work, I enjoy raising my
Effectiveness with ActionAid Greece. experience!). two daughters (ages 7 and 3) and in my
spare time (which seems non-existent
I am passionate about social equity and, When I don’t talk about space utilisation, at times), I like to read and hopefully
to spice things up, in my MSc I focused I love trying new things: samba band, someday finish writing a best-selling novel
on the role of the private sector in social storytelling, street dance, being a tourist in that I can then turn into a blockbuster
welfare. Having fallen in love with London, London or anywhere cheap airline tickets multiple Oscar-winning screenplay.
I decided to stay and explore the (semi) can get me.
private sector, so I started an internship In the meantime, I would like to develop
at the Property Management Team at my management skills at my day job so
the LSE. Four years later, I am the Space that I can segue my career into business
Planning and Analysis Manager, having development where I can apply academic
an overview of the space management theories to my ideas and present them
and allocation in the School and proudly to upper management. I’m also looking
working on the Estates 2030 Strategy. forward to getting the necessary tools in
Re-engineering processes to increase order to find new and innovative ways
the Organisation’s effectiveness, data to monetize the company’s content
crunching to assist decision-making and and maximize our revenue, which will
change management to achieve buy-in require new thinking and bold ideas.
from all-level stakeholders have become This is of particular interest to me as each
my new passions! media company tries to get a foothold
in a fragmented media landscape due to
digital disruption. With this program, I am
hoping to gain the know-how to figure out
how I can make an impact at my company
by being a step ahead of our competitors,
keeping in pace with technology while
at the same time anticipating future
challenges of the industry.
Nicola Bleasby Cecilia Borgatti Vladimir Cebotari
Nationality: Canadian Nationality: Brazilian and Italian Nationality: Moldova, Republic of
Current Location: London, UK Current Location: São Paulo, Brazil Current Location: Chisinau, Republic
Current Job Title: On sabbatical Current Job Title: Finance Specialist of Moldova
Current Company: Deutsche Telekom AG Current Company: Ab InBev Current Job Title: Member of the
Parliament
I have held leadership roles in the areas I am a 30 years old Brazilian woman who Current Company: Parliament of Moldova
of strategy, business development, has graduated in economics 9 years ago
and management within Deutsche and since that time has been working I have a license in law, an Executive
Telekom – in both headquarters and at Ab InBev. I started as an analyst, MBA and a not accomplished MSc
operating subsidiaries. After 20yrs+ of become a supervisor, one year later was in Air Transport Management (not
working across Europe in different roles coordinator and later on manager and accomplished because of professional
& countries I am taking some time off today national Specialist. In 8,5 years I reasons, being appointed in a top
to reflect on my experience and figure moved 5 times, worked in two different governmental position that required my
out what I want to do next. I like hiking, regions, developed trainees, wrote entire dedication).
running & cycling. My “kick” is high-altitude process optimization and now I’m willing
hiking in remote destinations. to broaden my experience. I am a person with good managerial
experience as operating manager,
Due to my education background I enjoy developer, investor as well as public
being with my family gatherings. I love official, having starting my activity as a
to cook, specially fresh and homemade lawyer, then holding different positions in
pasta that I learned from my grand business entities and public institution,
grandmother. Like many others, I also developing my own businesses with a
like to watch movies and series. team of inspired and dedicated fellows.
I plan to make a change in my career My free time is dedicated to my family,
from now on and the programme will sports, reading and movies.
be the bridge to my next step.
The EGMiM could be a perfect opportunity
to extend my knowledge, relationship
network, to gain new experiences and with
all that to contribute to the maximum to
my country and the teams I work with.
Robert Claire Charlotte Dicker
Nationality: American Nationality: British
Current Location: San Francisco, USA Current Location: London, UK
Current Job Title: Software Engineer Current Job Title: Vice President
Current Company: Pinterest Current Company: State Street Global
Advisors
I am a software engineer with over
19 years of experience working with I have worked in relationship management
a number of technology and financial roles in the asset management industry
companies, primarily in Silicon Valley. for 9 years with the past 5 of those
I have worked for Pinterest for the past spent at State Street Global Advisors,
6 years, with my current focus being in the working predominantly with Investment
data engineering function. My main areas Consultants. The role includes elements
of expertise is in data engineering and of strategy, marketing, product
analysis, cloud computing and distributed development, investment writing and
systems. I am passionate about working sales. I hold a BA in History and a French
to develop pathways to technology Business Diploma.
careers for those from non traditional
and diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, I practice a lot of yoga
which I also occasionally teach. I like to
I studied History at the California State travel and explore the history and culture
Polytechnic University in San Luis Obisbo, of other countries and I am particularly
and worked briefly in computer animation looking forward to the trips to Bangalore
before I started my career in software and Beijing as part of the programme.
engineering.
I intend to use the programme to change
As a student of the some of the career direction slightly. I am currently
technological, economic and geopolitical looking to focus more on the social
trends that shape our world, I am thrilled impact of investment through either
to be participating in the EGMiM program impact investing or philanthropy however
and excited to broaden my perspectives I am also open minded to the fact that
and understanding of the factors that this may change as the programme
drive opportunity and risk in a global progresses.
environment. I am particularly looking
forward to working alongside and
learning from a very international and
accomplished cohort.
I aspire to use what I have learned from this
program to be a more informed advisor and
investor in the technology space.
Outside of work, I prize spending time with
my family. As time permits, I am an avid
mountain biker, SCUBA diver and reader.
Simon Fritschi Tyler John Gieseke
Nationality: Swiss Nationality: American
Current Location: Zurich, Switzerland Current Location: Minneapolis, USA
Current Job Title: Senior Financial Controller Current Job Title: Associate Editor
Current Company: responsAbility Investments AG Current Company: Abdo Publishing
As a trained banking professional, I am My ambition is either to move into a CFO I am an associate editor at Abdo
well experienced in the financial industry. role or launch a consultancy to supporting Publishing in Edina, Minnesota, USA.
I am particularly interested in alternative companies to access the full potential of At Abdo, we publish nonfiction books
and development investments. The last the corporate finance function. I strongly targeted to primary and secondary
10 years, I have worked in controlling believe that the corporate finance function school libraries as well as fiction for
functions with a strong focus on financial can bring the greatest value to companies primary school students. Before working
planning, analysis and advisory. I have when it has access to the most relevant at Abdo, I did some freelance reporting
worked for Raiffeisen (Swiss retail data and is fully integrated into strategic for a technology blog and interned for
bank), UBS Asset Management and I am decision-making. I expect the program a summer at the Minneapolis/St. Paul
currently employed by responsAbility to challenge my current knowledge and Business Journal.
Investments; one of the forerunners in experience through the curriculum and the
impact investing. I have studied Business combined experience of my international I graduated in 2016 with a bachelor’s
Administration with a focus on Banking & cohort. I hope to broaden my professional degree in journalism and economics from
Finance at the Zurich University of Applied focus and have a memorable time. the University of Minnesota. During my
Science in Switzerland and I am a CFA undergraduate studies, I was very active
charterholder. with the campus newspaper and was a
reporter, associate editor, and editor in
I very much like to spend time with my chief. Another highlight of my college
friends and family while doing some years was the opportunity to conduct
outdoor activities. Growing up very close original research regarding behavioural
to a ski-lift, made me a very passionate game theory.
skier. In summer I like to go hiking,
running, cycling/mountain biking, playing Outside of work, I enjoy tennis, piano,
tennis and football. I have taken several singing, and meditating. During the
long breaks to explore the world and famous Minnesota winters, I enjoy both
go travelling. cross-country and downhill skiing.
With the skills and connections gained
through this master’s programme, I hope
to be more effective and advance in my
current company and take a step toward
a potential doctorate degree in the social
or behavioural sciences.
Corey Green Alejandro Lopez Miranda
Nationality: American Nationality: Argentine / Spanish
Current Location: London, UK Current Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina / London, UK
Current Job Title: Global Operations Current Job Title: Head of Content
Director, Risk Consulting Current Company: Grupo Vi-Da
Current Company: Aon
I am a senior media executive with more Outside of work I’m really passionate
I was educated in Economics in the United than 10 years of experience in broadcast about traveling and knowing different
States at the University of Arizona before TV, advertising and digital media. I studied cultures. Football is also of big interest for
entering the risk field for Aon in New television production, journalism, and me, since I’ve been raised in Argentina and
York. I spent a number of years in a client also have a bachelor’s degree in Digital almost everyone plays it. Finally I consider
facing consulting role before moving to a Communications from Universidad myself a news-junkie, so I try to read and
relationship management focused role. Católica Argentina. watch as much of the news as I can to
In time, my interests shifted to helping stay updated on local and global issues.
the organization grow from an internal I worked as a producer for many years
operations and strategy perspective. at Canal 13, Canal 9, and Televisión Hopefully doing the EGMIM will allow me
I moved to London in 2018 to take up Pública in Argentina. After that, I designed to acquire new managerial skills and give
a global operations role for Aon’s risk digital communication strategies for me a global business perspective.
consulting business where I remain media companies and multinational
today. Outside of work, I enjoy spending brands. During that time I was hired as a
time with my wife, exploring London and consultant for very well known advertising
traveling throughout Europe. agencies such as Grey and Webar
Interactive.
I hope to use the EGMIM to learn
additional leadership skills (interpersonal At present I am the Head of Content
and commercial) and ultimately leverage at TKM (from Grupo Vi-Da) the most
those skills to progress my career with recognized digital media outlet aimed
my current company. for millennials in LATAM, based in
Argentina but with a regional audience.
I led the company’s transformation into
an innovation and experimentation media
hub that was able to captivate young
audiences.
I was recently awarded with innovation
funding from Google and Facebook to
develop news-related audiovisual projects,
and created a success case that is
studied as an example of innovation for
local news.
Kai Lu Lakshmi Maithel Eve Lise Mamane
Nationality: Singaporean Nationality: American Nationality: Israeli
Current Location: Chongqing, China Current Location: London, UK Current Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Current Job Title: Manager Current Job Title: Business Development Current Job Title: Director of Growth
Current Company: CapitaLand Limited Manager Current Company: Guesty
Current Company: Repositive
My first name is Kai, a married 33-year-old Prior to joining LSE, I completed a
Singaporean with a supportive wife and I have a Bachelor’s in Economics from UC degree in International Relations at the
two lovely daughters. One just turned 3 Berkeley and Master’s in Biotechnology Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel.
in July 2019, the other just 8 months old. from the University of Pennsylvania. I then started my career in high-tech,
After graduating in 2011 with a Master’s in My work experience includes three years working first at Wix.com for two years,
Chemical Engineering (Honours Class 1) on the solution sales team at Elsevier and then at Fiverr, before joining Google
from the University of Birmingham, United followed by two years as Program Director and moving to Ireland in 2017 where I was
Kingdom, my professional career took for GenomeAsia 100K where I added based until my appointment as Director
me from being a resident in Singapore partners to the non-profit consortium in of Growth at Guesty in Autumn 2019.
to living in the perspiration inspiring order to generate more genomic data
Oman, then moving on to experience the on Asian populations. I am currently Outside of work, I love reading, cooking,
pre-Modi era of India, before settling in the Business Development Manager going to the beach (that’s the Tel Aviv
mountainous Chongqing, one of the four at Repositive, a start-up based in effect) and enjoying a pint with close
municipality cities in China, for the past Cambridge, UK committed to increasing friends (that’s the Dublin effect)!
five years. I’m currently with CapitaLand the discoverability of biological data to
I hope the EGMiM will help me broaden
Limit, one of Asia’s largest real estate enable medical research. In this role, I
my management skill set and well
developers, working on a USD 3.5 billion lead the expansion of the Cancer Models
accompany the career path I am currently
integrated development that is Raffles Platform – the largest directory of
on. Most importantly, I hope to meet a
City Chongqing. It is the single largest preclinical oncology models. My goal in
fantastic group of people from around
investment in China made by a Singapore the LSE EGMiM programme is to develop
the globe with diverse expertise, so I can
company. At present I’m heading its the management skills necessary to build
both learn from all and share my own
new business division, focusing on the a sales team for the next stage of growth
knowledge and experiences.
experiential, media and tourism aspects at Repositive.
of the development.
Though I was born in India and raised
My personal interest has always been in the US, I am now based in London.
cars, cars and more cars. Outside of work, I volunteer with Asha for
Education, a charity supporting education
Being able to attend the EGMiM
initiatives in India by raising funds for
programme at LSE will fulfil one of my
underprivileged schools and creating
life-long dreams I had since I was a
awareness of challenges to further
student, which is to be an apprentice at
economic development. In addition,
one of the world’s top business schools.
I enjoy attending dance performances
Unquestionably, with the LSE brand,
and theatre productions as well as
knowledge and network gained, I will be
reading books on topics ranging from
better equipped to achieve my career
zoology to psychology.
aspirations and be a role model for my
two daughters to emulate when they
come of age.
Samuel Matarasso Marcuschamer Rebecca McLerie
Nationality: Mexican Nationality: British
Current Location: Mexico City, Mexico Current Location: Dubai, United
Current Job Title: Chief Innovation Officer Arab Emirates
Current Company: L&M Consulting Current Job Title: Partner
Current Company: Clyde & Co LLP
Samuel Matarasso has a B.A. in The Executive Global MSc in Management
Economics, and a B.S. in Political will help Samuel to improve his leadership Originally from England, I have been living
Sciences, both from Instituto Tecnológico skills to help his company to expand to in Dubai for over 11 years.
Autónomo de México, he graduated with new markets in Europe and Asia. After
honors and obtained an honorific mention the Masters, Samuel wants to create I am a partner in an international law firm,
for his thesis work on labor productivity. new opportunities for his community in Clyde & Co LLP which is headquartered in
Samuel is a serial entrepreneur, he the technology area and continue a path the UK, and I co-head the MEA employment
has founded and led two consulting of entrepreneurial innovation with social law practice. I primarily advise companies
companies: LyM Consulting aims to responsibility. on their HR issues across the Middle East,
develop innovative digital technologies to which frequently requires swift action to
improve agricultural production through manage a crisis or to protect a company’s
strategic alliances with universities reputation. This can range from advising
and research centers. L’orticello aims clients on ways to protect their confidential
to help small farmers to implement information, advising on bullying and
good agricultural practices and new harassment complaints, and appearing
technologies to reduce their costs and in the Dubai International Financial court
environmental impacts while improving on behalf of a client in a dispute for
their productivity. non-payment of bonus or defending a
decision to dismiss an employee for gross
Samuel started his career in 2012 as a misconduct. A professional highlight in
Business Analyst in Agropark, one of the the past year has been drafting the new
largest high-tech greenhouse clusters in employment law for the Dubai International
Latin America. Since then, Samuel evolved Financial Centre (coming into force on
into a key manager and became a partner 28 August 2019).
in 2016.
My first degree was a BA (Hons) in Law and
Samuel has practiced judo since 2000. Business and having worked as a lawyer for
He won the Mexican Judo Championship almost 20 years I am now coming back to
six times in a row from 2004 to 2009. the study of business through the EGMiM
Samuel is deeply concerned about climate at a time in my career when my interest
change and sustainable development. is moving from “doing” the law to the
He is also an advocate against animal “business” of law. I am particularly looking
mistreatment. Since he was a student, forward to learning about some of the
Samuel has collaborated with several theories in management and leadership.
causes and initiatives.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending
weekends at the beach with my family
and I try to make time to go to the gym or
for an occasional run.
Aun Merchant Yaseen Mohammed
Nationality: American Nationality: Indian
Current Location: Orlando, FL USA Current Location: Hyderabad, India
Current Job Title: Senior Manager Current Job Title: Director, Programs
Current Company: PwC Current Company: Joveo
I currently work as a management I graduated in computer applications and I spend most of my time with family
consultant within the financial services have been in the tech industry for over and kids and do go out with friends
advisory practice at PwC, specializing in 16 years. occasionally. I love visiting historical and
areas of treasury and risk management. natural places in the wild and sporadically
In my role, I advise CFOs and CROs of I started my journey as an Engineer later listen to random music.
global financial institutions mainly in holding multiple positions and now as
Asia, Europe and North-America on a Director, Programs; having worked in India, I plan to study general management and
variety of topics some of which include, Singapore, and China; with experiences want to develop my knowledge to build
enterprise wide data strategy, funding principally in delivering e-commerce, on my skill sets to explore opportunities,
and liquidity strategies to achieve an business transactional services, online so I can eventually contribute towards
optimal balance sheet structure and gambling, sports betting, PC, console my entrepreneurial and social interests.
financial performance, Target Operating gaming, public-sector initiatives, pre-sales, I am keen on microeconomics to create
Model design, Regulatory compliance CRM, and digital recruitment Ad platforms social development chances in emerging
and enterprise architecture. Prior to development. markets.
consulting, I worked as an investment
I have successfully managed cross- I am looking forward to the many LSE
banking where I worked on a variety of sell
functional teams, agile implementations relations, learning from my faculty, peers
side and buy side engagements across
for launching products, change in the class, for a lifelong affiliation,
the aviation, healthcare, and consumer
management incubations, managing their diverse experiences, brilliance, and
sectors. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree
strategic investment budgets, PMO influences to shape desired outcomes.
in Business majoring in Finance from the
and have run several portfolio projects
University of Florida.
concurrently.
Outside of work, I am an avid golfer, a
I am interested in international politics and
cricket enthusiast, and enjoy reading
relationships between countries; I would
books on a variety of topics. Most of all,
love to negotiate in conflict resolution
I enjoy spending time with my wife and
situations to bring world peace!
daughter, reading and traveling. With the
EGMiM program, I hope to complement
my treasury and risk background as well
as my analytical skills with an in-depth
understanding of other management
functions, along with the socio-economic
forces shaping the global economy to
further develop as a global professional
and leader.
Prasanna Mohan Yorshan Naidoo
Nationality: Indian Nationality: New Zealand, South African
Current Location: Abu dhabi, United Current Location: Floreal, Mauritius
Arab Emirates Current Job Title: Pilot
Current Job Title: Regional Director – Current Company: Air Mauritius
Middle East
Current Company: Sulzer I am an airline pilot presently flying for I intend to use the skills and knowledge
Air Mauritius on the Airbus A330 aircraft. of the EGMiM programme to grow in
I am a Mechanical Engineering a childhood I have just over 21 years experience as the business/ management side of the
dream that I went ahead to pursue at a pilot. I fly the long and medium range aviation sector globally and enhance my
the midst of a software wave that was routes. Previous to this, I flew for South development in entrepreneurial field.
sweeping India as it was my strong belief African Airways on the Airbus A340/330.
that manufacturing forms the fundamental Prior to starting my airline career, I was
backbone of any economy. a pilot in the military. I served in both the
South African and Royal New Zealand Air
I am currently the Regional Sales Director Forces. I learnt to fly in the South African
for Sulzer Pumps based out in Abu dhabi, Air Force. I later joined the Royal New
UAE and a rich exposure to International Zealand Air Force and then returned to
market having worked in Europe and South Africa to finish my military career.
Middle-East for the past 10-12 years. I flew in the maritime and transport lines
on many different types of aircraft in
Love reading books, movies, tennis and
a variety of different roles. I was also
obviously playing cricket (claim to be an
an instructor pilot and trained ab-intio
all-rounder). I love driving my car and last
students and was then appointed to head
but not least to try spend some quality
up the training section of a transport
time with my little princess whenever
squadron as Training Co-ordinator.
possible.
I represented the the Airline Pilots
The experience gained in managing an Association (ALPA) of South Africa in
organisation is considerable and the the security portfolio. Before I joined
personal growth achieved reflected this the military, I attended the University
effort. At the same time, I also sensed a of Hawaii on a tennis scholarship. I am
gap and need to gain better understanding also presently developing 2 different
to translate my thoughts into structured businesses.
ideas and streamlined processes that will
Outside of flying, I am a family man.
help in achieving desired results. I realised
My wife Mamtha and our daughters Maya
the need for right kind of education to
(4 1/2) and Yara (6 months) ensure that
help me strike the right balance and utilise
there is never a dull moment at home and
my managerial experience to its fullest
keep our lives exciting and busy as they
potential. I strongly felt, a Masters in
grow. I enjoy sport in general and keep fit
management with focus on current global
by going to the gym. I am an avid reader.
economics would help accelerate my
growth and shape me into a management
professional with virtually unlimited
potential.Andrew Naylor Ruth Orbach
Nationality: British Nationality: British
Current Location: Singapore Current Location: London, UK
Current Job Title: Director, Central Banks and Public Policy Current Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation,
Current Company: World Gold Council Accountability, and Learning
Technical Lead
I have worked in public policy/ strategy I graduated from the LSE in 2006 (BSc Current Company: Save the Children
roles for the last twelve years both for a Government and History) and it is great International
consulting firm and now in-house at the to be back!
World Gold Council – the international I’ve worked in the not-for-profit sector
market development organisation for . for 10 years, most recently at Save the
the global gold industry. My focus at the Children International. In my current role
WGC is on developing gold’s role in the I work to develop an IT-based solution
international financial system including to improve data, analytical, and process-
the G20/ FSB regulatory reform agenda, based implementation for emergency
opening up new markets for institutional response, health, education, and child
and retail gold investment, and developing protection programming. Prior to this
our ESG and sustainable/ green finance I worked with CARE International,
strategy. Before my current role I worked specialising in monitoring and evaluation,
for a UK-based public affairs consultancy. based in Tanzania and working across
Initially in London before moving to Asia in East, West, and Southern Africa. I hold
2010 to establish the firm’s regional office. a B.A. in International Relations from
Brandeis University.
Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors
– sailing, cycling, and hiking. I’m slowly I am excited to join this year’s cohort
working my way through the RYA to enhance my understanding of the
Yachtmaster scheme and one day hope interconnectivity between global markets
to be competent enough to sail home to and local businesses. I’m looking forward
the UK when I eventually return. I also to applying this knowledge to support
enjoy classical music and comedy. small and medium scale enterprises
to positively and sustainably empower
I’m very much looking forward to communities on a global level. Outside of
learning about and discussing global work and classes you can find me running
management and enterprise trends. around a football pitch, dancing like crazy,
I’m particularly interested in emerging or cooking up a storm, wine glass in hand.
markets development, global trade issues, Failing this, you can find me seeking out a
and the emergence of new international good story at the local pub, or cheering on
architecture. My motivation for joining Manchester United.
this programme is to develop a broader-
based management skillset and an
international perspective of enterprise
and organisational development.Gregory Perret Disha Selarka Jordan Shaw-Young
Nationality: French Nationality: Indian Nationality: Canadian
Current Location: Geneva, Switzerland Current Location: Mumbai, India Current Location: Toronto, Canada
Current Job Title: Analyst Current Job Title: Founder and Director Current Job Title: Director of Strategic
Current Company: Crescendo Capital Current Company: Giftract Accounts
Current Company: Tanium
I graduated from Ecole Hôtelière de I graduated with a Bachelors in
Lausanne in 2003 with a BSc in International Information Technology. Fresh out of I completed my MA Philosophy in 2008,
Hospitality Management. I then started school, I started my own website called and upon discovering that “philosopher”
my career as a cost controller for Sheraton www.giftract.com which is about isn’t an easy career to pursue in the
and then as a Food and Beverage Manager creating Gifts that Interact in the form 21st century, have been working in the
for Sofitel for three years in Philadelphia. of personalised APPs and games. cybersecurity industry ever since.
My role consisted in managing the overall I have also undergone leadership My hobbies change regularly, but I’m
Food and Beverage operations for the training by my mentor on Chanakya’s currently occupied with biking, darts,
hotel as well as implementing cost control Arthashastra model. travel, and reading my way through the
measures. I then quit to pursue an MSc in Hemingway List.
Finance from EDHEC Business School in Outside of work, I love to paint and I
am also certified in the same. I create I’m very much looking forward to working
Nice. Upon graduation, Crescendo Capital,
canvases using oil and acrylic mediums. on an interesting dissertation at the
S.A., a Geneva-based multi family office
Apart from that I am an avid reader and conclusion of the programme, ideally
hired me as an Analyst. Since then, I have
also an adventure sports enthusiast. focusing on the theory of the firm with
been working alongside the team and the
One of my favourites is white water river some practical input from my background
partners to develop the company’s activities
rafting. in cybersecurity and political theory.
and to evolve it from an entrepreneurial
I’ll also be looking forward to absorbing as
venture to becoming a global player.
The reason I have chosen the EGMiM is much as possible from this undoubtedly
My main role within Crescendo consists
because it allows me to go to LSE, get talented EGMiM cohort.
in the funds’ selection, analysis
a masters to broaden my management
and monitoring as well as portfolio
skill set and keep my business without
management.
having to choose between the two. (a
Outside of work, you will find me either choice I had to make 2 years ago when I
in a dojo practicing and occasionally was accepted to another program here)
teaching karate or in a kitchen cooking for My goal is to improve the performance
friends or family. Since this year, I am also of my business and become a better
engaged within an association financing entrepreneur. My long term goal is to
and developing humanitarian projects further grow my father’s company – Acma
helping disadvantaged populations and Computers Ltd. along with my brand,
children living in developing countries Giftract side by side.
especially in Vietnam.
The EGMIM program will allow me to
equip myself with the necessary skills,
tools and knowledge to embrace the
changes that are affecting us in order to
orientate my career in the coming years.Balnur Shonatayeva Nationality: Kazakh Current Location: Atyrau, Kazakhstan Current Job Title: Business Finance Support Supervisor Current Company: Tengizchevroil LLP I am a certified accountant (ACCA) and My personal interests seem to vary Lean Sigma Black Belt with 8 years significantly (from bowling to charity) of hands-on experience in the fields over the years but some that are constant of accounting, finance and project include public speaking, attempting to management. I graduated from KIMEP write poems, running, and photography. University in Kazakhstan with a BSc in accounting and management. Currently I believe the programme will help me to working in a joint venture between the further progress my career by providing US, Russian and Kazakhstani oil majors a big picture view, trends and best – Tengizchevroil; spent two years in practices in the world and a solid Manila, Philippines on an early career network to learn from. development assignment in Chevron’s finance shared services. Leader of the Women’s Employee Network, which is focused on empowering and developing talent to drive individual and business success, and co-lead of the Inclusion Council, with a mission to create an inclusive culture to inspire everyone to bring their best selves to work every day. Descendant of nomads from the majestic steppes of Kazakhstan, I identify as a millennial third culture kid, who is shaped and influenced by different cultures – went to a Russian school in Kazakhstan and American school in Aberdeen, Scotland. Hence my love for travel, I spend most of my spare time exploring new countries and embracing the diversity of cultures.
Ashutosh Shukla Tim Sidiropoulos
Nationality: Indian Nationality: Greek / American
Current Location: London, UK Current Location: Chicago, USA
Current Job Title: Technical Packaging Manager, EMEA Current Job Title: Financial Services
Current Company: GlaxoSmithKline Consultant
Current Company: Accenture
I hold Bachelor of Engineering in I know the skills I will develop over this
Biotechnology and Master’s degree in course will help me in achieving my long- I studied Economics and Finance at
Packaging Technology. Over the last 7+ term professional goal of leading a global Loyola University Chicago. I have worked
years at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), I have multi-billion-pound organization. in financial services for over 5 years and in
grown from a Packaging Intern at the consulting for over 4 years.
R&D Office in India, to being a member Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and
of the Extended Leadership Team at exploring new cultures, cooking, writing I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors
the Global Manufacturing site in Ireland, hindi poems, listening to global political (particularly by the lake), connecting with
and now as the Technical Packaging analysis/news. friends and family, and sports (notably
Manager for Europe-Middle-East-Africa basketball and soccer, or futbol).
(EMEA) region at GSK HQ in London.
I am looking to add another layer of
In my current role as the Technical
credentiality to myself, and I believe this
Packaging Lead, I am responsible for
is an excellent approach to doing so.
managing the Packaging Supply Chain
of 13 Contract Manufacturers (CMs),
2 Internal GSK Global Manufacturing
sites. I have also taken on the extra
responsibility to perform the Supplier
Relationship Management (SRM) for a
Contract Manufacturer (CM), handling
end to end supply chain related activities.
From the EGMiM programme at LSE,
I am looking forward to gaining rich
understanding of theoretical concepts
and its applications in areas like Financial
Management, Marketing, Strategy,
M&A, Organizational Behaviour and
Change Management through the lens
of changing geopolitical and economic
dynamics. I also believe that formal
management education at one of the
best schools in the World, which focuses
on the “Causes of Things”, will be a great
learning experience.Aleksander Simoski Yasmin Solomon
Nationality: German Nationality: American
Current Location: Dusseldorf, Germany Current Location: New York, USA
Current Job Title: Manager, Management Consulting Current Job Title: Chief of Operations
Current Company: PwC Current Company: Drawing Booth
I hold a BSc in business administration and After my MSc I continued my education with I have a Bachelor of Arts in English from
an MSc in Finance from the Business and the CFA charter as to round off my finance the University of Connecticut and a
Information Technology School in Germany. and accounting background. With the LSE Master’s of Library Science from the City
During my studies, I had also stays in EGMiM programme, I want to discover University of New York. At present I serve
London and Paris for my terms abroad. about management and leadership in an as Chief of Operations for Drawing Booth,
I went on to start my career at international context. I want to understand a live-art experiences and event activation
PwC in Germany within the Capital Markets the rationales behind the decision making company, and as an Adjunct Professor
and Accounting Advisory Services unit. carried out at organisations. I look forward of Library Science at Queens College
The assignments I have worked on include to collaborate with a diversely talented in New York. Previously as Curriculum
financial accounting transformations as cohort and learn to lead with vision and Coordinator at the Sports and Arts in
well as M&A and capital markets driven purpose. Schools Foundation (since rebranded as
transactions. Whilst at PwC, I have worked New York Edge) I created extra-curricular,
on multiple international assignments with hands-on academics for New York City
listed companies in more than 20 countries public schools and as Creative Assistant
on four different continents. I am currently for Yin Mei Studio I developed dance-
based in the Dusseldorf office but have theater performances and cross-cultural
also worked in the Shanghai office in China. educational programming for New York
Recently I transitioned to Management and Chinese universities.
Consulting where my focus of work is
When not working, you will find me
rather on organizational and process related
reading, illustrating, hiking, ballroom
challenges within the finance function
dancing, and spending time with friends
(Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Tax) and
and family. Looking towards the future,
its impact on a business.
I see the Executive Global Master’s
Outside my professional universe, I like in Management as an opportunity to
to run, spend time with friends and travel develop lasting and genuine professional
the world. I am passionate about Formula relationships, and acquire meaningful
1 and tennis and try to visit races and learning experiences. For me, it is a unique
tournaments as often as possible. route and a future investment in skills and
resources towards the creation of new
experiential, socially-conscious, and
value-adding ventures in arts, technology
and education.Vugar Suleymanov Raja Raman Nicolle Szapiro
Nationality: Azerbaijani Nationality: Swedish-Indian Nationality: Colombian
Current Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Current Location: Bangalore, India Current Location: Bogota, Colombia
Current Job Title: CEO Current Job Title: Director / Head of Current Job Title: Co-owner & CIO (Chief
Current Company: Qazax Cement Development Center Innovation Officer)
Plant LLC Current Company: Planview India Current Company: Interiority
In 1991-1996 graduated from the Law I am a Computer Science Engineer with My academic background is in Business
faculty of Baku State University. In 2008 over 20 years of experience in the IT Management, with a lot of emphasis in
graduated LLM Corporate Law from industry, working for startups, and highly design and marketing. My employment
the Nottingham Trent University, UK. scalable enterprise software companies. has been varied but has mostly revolved
In 2009 attained Graduate Diploma in My international experience spans across around fashion, design, retail and turn-
Law from Nottingham Law School. In India, Sweden, and the US. I currently around strategy. I have done some free-
2010 attained legal professional course work for Planview in Bangalore handling lance consulting, directing government
of Corporate Pathway from the the general operations of the subsidiary, and B2B/B2G organizations, and finally
Nottingham Law School. In 2011-2015 which I established back in 2012. I decided to open my own business, an
held a number of senior management My primary interests and responsibility interior design concept-store with the
positions at Ateshgah insurance are into Product Development – building goals of national and regional expansion.
Company. Starting from 2015 had world-class Engineering teams and
proceeded to work in executive positions creating innovative software. My interest outside of work are reading,
at Akkord Industrial Construction especially thrillers and historical novels.
Investment Corporation. Since 2018 is Outside of work, I play drums. I like I love to exercise, hike and nature trails.
the Member of Supervisory Board in to be outdoors with my family. I also I also love to try new foods, experimental
Akkord ICIC. From 2018 until now is take the time to travel with them to restaurants and so forth.
CEO of Gazakh Cement Plant LLC. different countries. My wife and I are very
interested in learning about other cultures I plan to use this programme to broaden
Love reading, traveling, photography, sport and their food. I enjoy reading books. my skills, knowledge and networks.
and socializing. Would like to implement The ones related to Social-Psychology, I want to keep an open mind about my
the knowledge which I will get from the Physics, or autobiographies are some of expectations, as I’ve learned that it is
program to apply in my current business my favourites. better to consider everything as a new
in cement plant and also apply these skill possibility. Even though managing a
in my daily management routine. I need I believe the intellectual context at LSE will business is exhilarating, I think I enjoyed
to develop my knowledge in strategic hone my leadership acumen in the areas of corporate work better, so I hope this
management up to new level. (a) S
trategic decision making to enhance programme can help me improve my
product innovation and opportunities and give me a more
competitive edge.
(b) Organizational dynamics (both micro
and macro) to realize the full potential
of my organization.
Also, I hope the general management
curriculum will make me more versatile
in handling other essential facets of
managership.Haimi Tefera Gideon Titi-Ofei Duygu Toksozlu
Nationality: South African Nationality: Ghanaian Nationality: Turkey
Current Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Current Location: Accra, Ghana Current Location: Izmir, Turkey
Current Job Title: Junior Advisor to the Current Job Title: President/CEO Current Job Title: Planning and Cost
Special Initiative on Jobs Programme Current Company: Accra Business School Control Manager
Current Company: Deutsche Gesellschaft Current Company: Renaissance Heavy
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit I have a master’s degree in Governance Industries
and Leadership. Since then I have been
I studied Civil Engineering at the University working in a senior management position After graduating from the university
of Cape Town for my first degree, and in the training and higher education sector with an engineering degree, I have been
thereafter did a master’s in Complex and as a senior clergyman. working for the last 11 years in globally
Systems Engineering (formerly known well-known EP&C clients in the oil and
as Industrial Engineering) at Paris-Saclay I have an interest in mentoring the next gas industry in seven different countries.
University. I’ve worked in bio-fuels, generation of leaders and spend most I have managed a multi-cultural team for
waste management, water engineering of my time outside work providing many years as a planning and cost control
and stewardship in the private sector. mentoring for young people in leadership. manager. In my last project, I have led a
I now currently work with the German My hobbies include football and church 650 million USD project. I have developed
government in Ethiopia on job creation activities. for the project cost control system in
strategies and initiatives, including my latest company, Renaissance Heavy
As the President and CEO of Accra
attracting foreign investors to the country Industries, has brought me the 2016
Business School I am hopeful that
and improving investment conditions REXA award in the individual category
the knowledge gained and ideas and
within the country. (Renaissance Construction ranks 36th
experiences shared on the programme
in Engineering New Record’s “Top 250
Outside of work, I am currently part of the will sharpen my leadership skills and
International Contractors 2018 List”).
World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper’s shape my leadership character to
They have also supported me with
Community in Addis Ababa and am improve on my leadership.
leadership and mentorship programmes
leading the call for a total plastic bags ban offered to potential future leaders.
in Ethiopia. I also enjoy travelling, learning
new languages (currently working on my I am interested in travelling, doing yoga
German), hiking and scuba diving. I plan and meditating, reading a book and
to use the LSE EGMiM programme to help technology & science magazines also
me transition from my role in investment I’m curious about behavioral science.
in Ethiopia in the development sector to
managerial role in the private sector. I want to continue my career in the
financial industry. I am planning to develop
my skills in the financial and leadership
areas and share my experiences with
other female engineers in the industry.Rose Wan Thomas Wycislo Haotian Xu
Nationality: Australian Nationality: German Nationality: American
Current Location: Sydney, Australia Current Location: Frankfurt, Germany Current Location: Washington DC, USA
Current Job Title: Economics Manager Current Job Title: Team Head Asset Current Job Title: Associate
Current Company: Origin Energy Management Retail North & Central Current Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Europe
I studied a Bachelor of Commerce Current Company: Allianz Real Estate I graduated from Williams College with
(majoring in Finance) at the University of Bachelor’s in History and Economics.
New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Following on from my degree in Since then, I’ve obtained industry
I have worked in various corporate architecture, I today head up the retail certifications in Design, Project
finance/valuation roles over the past Asset Management team at Allianz Real Management, and Data Analytics. I have
decade, ranging from an investment Estate in Northern and Central Europe. worked for Booz Allen Hamilton for the
banking analyst at JP Morgan to now My personal evolution from studying past six years.
working as an Economics Manager in architecture towards working in the
the Solar & Business Energy team financial sector of real estate was possible I am passionate about movies, traveling,
at Origin Energy in Australia (one of after a traineeship at a financial advisory finding good food, and spending time
Australia’s largest energy companies). firm in 2008 followed by several years of with friends. I run a movie theater review
transaction experience. Subsequently, site, and sit on the board of a non-profit
I love travelling and food (I have both a I transitioned further into Asset in Kenya benefitting widows.
travel and food blog). In addition, I like Management when offered the chance
long-distance running (I recently trained I plan to gain understanding of business
to join the London-based team at TIAA-
for a half-marathon) and I enjoy hiking. strategy and foundational knowledge
Cref Asset Management. As much as I
to accelerate my career growth, as well
enjoyed living in London (including the
I would like to learn and develop the skills as broadening my global network to
rich variety of cultures and people), after
and knowledge necessary to become an eventually transition to the entertainment
a few years I moved back to my native
effective leader and manager. I believe industry as an entrepreneur.
Germany to join my current employer.
the LSE EGMiM programme will provide
me with these foundations to help me Outside of work, I spend as much time
progress and succeed in my career. as possible with my family and friends.
I also find inspiration in travelling, visiting
new places and meeting new people.
Even though I have never worked as an
architect, I still hold a passionate interest in
architecture and design in general. Sports,
especially long distance running help me
to stay in shape and clear my mind.
I look forward to broadening my
management skills at LSE, meeting the
EGMIM community and benefitting from
the different experiences of my fellow
students.Feng-Ger Yu Nationality: Taiwan Current Location: Madison, USA Current Job Title: Systems Engineer Current Company: Philips Healthcare I studied computer science and software engineering in UC Berkeley a little before it was fashionable to do so. Then many years later, after I have gotten experience in the workplace, I pursued a degree in systems engineering, which is the study of large engineering endeavors through its interactions with the rest of the world and the interactions amongst its constituent parts, and just enough about leadership to whet my appetite. My work experience took me through a prime integrator for government projects, to GE Healthcare, to Philips Healthcare. Because my background is in engineering, I have been known to talk like an engineering textbook. Outside of work I have picked up many hobbies over the years, just enough to sharpen my curiosity and before fatigue sets in. I consider martial arts -- mainly traditional Chinese ones -- cooking, ball room dancing, and photography as active hobbies. I kayak, too, about once a year (does that count?). For fun, I play board games with friends and shoot pool once in a while. EGMiM provides the last pieces of the puzzle I seem to be working on with my studies. The last pieces include management, teams, organizations, and social sciences on one side; and about business, economics, finance, and markets on the other side.
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