AlumniNews
August 2025
It’s that time of year again when the School is coming back to life. Our newly renovated Plowden has reopened and students are back on campus. If you come by, you will also notice construction of the extended Quad and Arrival Garden underway. Here’s a glimpse…
I’m really looking forward to our Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC). I’ll be joining the events in London, New York and Dubai. Additional event registrations are opening as details are finalised so do take a look at the WAC website and find the event closest to you.
In other exciting news, LBS is setting sail as part of the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Race. The LBS team yacht will set sail from Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth on 31 August for the opening stage of the race around the globe. Read all about it below and let us know if you'd like to get involved.
On another note, thanks to a fantastic student association initiative last year, we now have an LBS mascot! Designed by Attina Zhang MBA2026, our LBS Lion will be available soon at the school store. A little reminder to take some time out of our busy work lives for some fun.
There’s plenty more to explore in this edition, scroll down to see what else is happening around the School.
Warm wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
School updates
Celebrating excellence: LBS wins Gold Brandon Hall award
LBS announces Executive Education programme Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award in Learning & Development category.
LBS tops global ranking for VC success
New research by Blake Jackson and Ilya Strebulaev PhD1999 finds that venture capitalists with an MBA from LBS achieve significantly higher success rates than their peers.
LBS joins Clipper Race as Team and Education Partner
LBS is set to join the Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Race.
LBS bestows honorary awards on inspirational leaders
Professor Julian Franks, H.E Juma Al Majid, Indra K. Nooyi, Dame Mary Marsh MBA26(1989) and Laurence Boone PhD1992 are recognised at the School’s annual Congregation celebration.
Electives
All electives are now live on Forever Learning, with 93 spaces still available this year. Featured elective: Real Estate Finance in Dubai this November, last few seats! Join students, reconnect with faculty and expand your network.
Executive Education
Transformative programmes for every stage of your career. Enjoy a 25% Alumni discount on our new Executive Education programmes and LBS Online courses.
Global Executive Programme
LBS is bringing its FT #1 executive programmes to Singapore, 23–27 March 2026. For SEP alumni, the Global Executive Programme offers 5 days with Herminia Ibarra to deepen leadership, strategy and impact. Learn more here.
Community
Join the LBS Alumni Women in Business Club committee
The LBS Alumni Women in Business (AWIB) Club is seeking passionate alumni to help plan events, develop initiatives, and keep the global alumnae community connected.
Open to alumni from all programmes and locations, this voluntary role is perfect for those ready to contribute energy, ideas, and time.
Share your interest here and join a community making a difference!
Forever Forward
Matteo’s story: Supporting scholarships creates a ripple effect
Matteo Gambino MiM2024 shares how donor support helped him overcome all obstacles.
Congratulations
Prasannajeet Mane MAM2020 has been featured by the BBC for designing the innovative WorkWell mental health app, helping people access support and improve wellbeing in the workplace.
Mohit Midha MBA2008, CEO and founder of Hoogly, whose startup won the People’s Choice Award at the Startup World Cup in Sydney.
Upcoming Events
London
This event brings together current students, alumni and their close family members for a relaxed and memorable gathering. The event offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and welcome the newest cohorts of MiF students into the community.
Location: London Business School, Front Lawn
Date: Sunday 7 September
Growth! LBS Founders and Investors Network
Join us for a targeted evening event focused on growth challenges post-fundraise, growth strategy and growth mindset.
Location: Sammy Ofer Centre
Date: Thursday 25 September
Reunion weekend: Festival of Minds 2026. Open to graduates from years ending in 1 or 6.
Location: London Business School
Date: Friday 12–Sunday 14 June 2026
Online
Sustainability 2.0: profit, power and the path forward with Hani Tohme
Join us for this Business Breakfast where we explore how to drive market-aligned change in a shifting sustainability landscape.
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Reimagining success: career agility in a transforming world
Kick off the academic year with a high-impact keynote designed to spark bold thinking, fresh curiosity and renewed purpose in your career.
Date: Friday 12 September
Ask the Coach: mastering interviews
Bring your interview questions and challenges to a group coaching discussion, facilitated by two Alumni Career Coaches.
Date: Monday 29 September
Join us for a transformative seminar led by Roger E Jones, an INSEAD alumnus with a rich background in guiding executives through this journey.
Date: Tuesday 30 September
Events around the globe
LBS faculty masterclass in New York, with Professor Dominic Houlder
In the lecture "Barriers to Success – and How to Overcome Them," Professor Houlder will explore the challenges that often hinder progress in both personal and professional life.
Location: Andaz 5th Avenue, 485 5th Avenue, New York City
Date: Thursday 4 September
Join the LBS community in the Netherlands for a joyful summer picnic.
Location: Utrecht, Bunnik area
Date: Sunday 7 September
Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) 2025
Worldwide Alumni Celebration returns in 2025, bringing the LBS community together across continents and time zones. From city events to local gatherings, WAC is a chance to connect, reflect and celebrate the global spirit of LBS.
Find your nearest WAC here.
More cities and dates to be announced soon, keep an eye out as the celebration continues to grow!
Save the date:
Middle East Conference
Date: Friday 30 January 2026
Save the date:
Alumni Reunion in Dubai
Open to all alumni in the area.
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026