Presenting the EU Business School Alumni Chapters
It is with great pleasure that EU Business School reactivates its alumni chapters with the aim of strengthening our alumni network and creating a more engaged and close-knit community. We proudly introduce our chapter leaders, who are working across the globe to help us achieve our goals.
EU Alumni Chapters
The EU alumni chapters are groups of alumni based in our most populous regions. Thanks to the international backgrounds of our students, we are proud to have chapters all over the world. These alumni communities give EU graduates the opportunity to network and reconnect with former classmates at a range of events.
The chapters are led by chapter leaders, carefully selected alumni who act as EU ambassadors in their home countries. The chapter leaders are a bridge between EU Business School and our alumni, providing key insights into the wants and needs of their respective chapters and assisting with events to facilitate communication and successful collaborations.
30,000+ alumni
25 chapters
1 global network
Alumni Chapters & Chapter Leaders
Azerbaijan
Shahin Taghizade
Belgium
Christophe De
Scheemaecker
Xavier de Bergeyck
Denmark
Sverre Panduro
Egypt
Manal Negmeldin
France
Neil Patton
Germany
Dmitrii Nikolaev
Zaira Pérez Esparza
Ghana & Lebanon
Osei-Belal Kabbara
Greece
Vicky Evangeliou
India, Maldives & Sri Lanka
Dr. Ravi Fernando
Umesh Nair
Kazakhstan
Kristina Turchanina
Kenya & Philippines
Yassine Bakkari
Malaysia
Balquis Engku
Morocco
Sarah Benjelloun
Mexico
Mario Gonzalez Becerra
Netherlands
Dr. Bart Van Straten
Elzard Van Delft
Poland
Ewa Pietrzak-Jania
Portugal
Emília Alves
Russia
Olga Shreiber
Singapore
Surein Sandrasageran
*Click on the name of your chapter leader to connect with them on the Alumni Hub.
Spain
Alejandro Boutin
Thierry Delmas
Sweden
Roya Sayadi
Switzerland
Marina Greene
United Arab Emirates
Hanan Alsafadi
United Kingdom
Kristina Poluyanova
United States of America
Lauren Ellermeyer
Azerbaijan
Shahin Taghizade
Chief of Finance, Economic Analysis & Accounting Department at High Technologies Park, Science & Education Ministry MBA in Global Banking & Finance, 2014
Shahin works as a chief accountant at a high-tech company. He says that the stress management, networking, teamwork and adaptability skills that he learned at EU have helped him work on group projects, make valuable connections and adapt to situations and new teams. He thoroughly enjoyed his studies and being a part of a diverse student body comprising different cultural backgrounds.
Belgium
phe De Scheemaecker
of The First Paris-Beijing Rally-Raid elor of Science in Information Systems, 1989
career, Christophe has held several European and worldwide marketing and development management positions for a wide range of industries. He has th various nationalities and encouraged a cross-cultural working environment. Christophe is busy as a co-author of an international multimedia historic book.
vier de Bergeyck
or UHNW Banker and Team Lead for Belgium at J.P. Morgan Private Bank 1996
er’s first responsibilities in the financial industry were at some of the most prestigious stment banks in Paris. Before joining J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a senior banker and m lead, Xavier held several positions within Belgium’s largest bank, KBC Bank, Credit se and UBS, where he serviced the largest and most sophisticated Belgian family es.
mark
ategic Advisor & Private Investor
has a diverse international background. After om EU Business School, he pursued an MBA in career primarily in commercial leadership roles telecommunications across Europe and the e has been recognized for his open and ership style. Transitioning to focus on startup rrently serves as a private investor, strategic fessional board member. He is driven by his ation and entrepreneurship. uro
Egypt
nal Negmeldin
of Digital & Omnichannel at Elaraby Group in Communication & PR, 2016 & DBA, 2021
al has been working in her family business for 22 years. The pany has 30K employees and was started by her grandfather 55 years ago. She established the e-business department currently manages a team of 500 people. At present, Manal is ng up the company's e-commerce and e-learning portals for oyee training and development. Manal is also the founder CEO of E-Business School, an e-learning portal specialized in al business. She mentors on different ventures and startups.
nce
vate Aviation Specialist at Allflights Consulting
ected and experienced aviation professional. Since held technical and commercial roles at leading n the aerospace industry. Neil brings with him elopment skills, extensive international relations nd a wide contact base. His previous assignments ng roles at Embraer Corporate Jets and NetJets also has provided aviation-related consultancy p business figures in the Middle East and Europe and urope’s first fractional club.
Germany
rius GmbH
Dmitrii’s primary focus is to enhance online sales across anufacturers in navigating their entry into the European pursuing a PhD in which he is examining the implications arketing strategies.
Zaira Pérez Esparza
Former IT Portfolio Manager MBA in Entrepreneurship, 2013
Zaira's journey from Mexico to Munich fueled her passion for tech and business. Zaira has over 10 years’ experience in banking and has led successful digital transformations. Multicultural teams are her specialty! Zaira thrives in service-oriented environments and is goal- and quality-oriented, always focusing on building customer trust.
Ghana & Lebanon
Osei-Belal A. Kabbara
Founder & CEO at Aspire357 Consulting MBA, 2013
Osei-Belal is a seasoned MBA professional with international experience in retail and wholesale, operations management, branding and social media marketing, as well as economic humanitarian development. He excels in strategic planning, local economic development, and agile financial management. Fluent in English, Arabic, Spanish and French, Osei-Belal has worked across diverse global markets. His expertise, along with an MBA in International Business and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, demonstrates his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Greece
Vicky Evangeliou
Founder at Marketing Lead & VSN Hub
MBA,
1995
Vicky Evangeliou is a communication and marketing expert with more than two decades of experience in FMCG and medicalmega brands. As founder of Marketing Lead, Vicky develops product launch and press campaigns for events, incentive programs and congresses in Greece and globally as well as B2B customer communication campaigns. She is also the founder of VSN Hub whose goal is to enrich organizations’ way of thinking by analyzing and demonstrating how ancient Greek philosophical theories can improve productivity and help solve problems.
India, Maldives & Sri Lanka
r. Ravi Fernando
hairman & CEO at Global Strategic Corporate Sustainability BA, 2016
r. Ravi Fernando created the 21st-Century Board Leadership Model MasterClass© for the stitute of Directors of Luxembourg. Ravi is the Chairman and CEO of Global Strategic orporate Sustainability Pvt. Ltd and has worked with several multinational companies cross three continents.
Umesh Nair
Member of Board of Advisors at Vipper.com MBA, 1997
Umesh Nair has worked in multicultural and multifunctional environments across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has partnered with several top global companies including Microsoft, Amadeus and American Airlines.
Kazakhstan
Kristina Turchanina
Deputy Director at USL - Kazakhstan MBA in International Marketing, 2016
Kristina Turchanina has built an interesting and multifaceted career spanning banking, marketing, construction, retail audit, photography, and education. She currently leads an educational agency dedicated to guiding students toward admission to toptier undergraduate and postgraduate institutions worldwide, including EU Business School. Passionate about fostering academic and professional growth, Kristina is committed to developing an engaged and supportive community in Kazakhstan.
Kenya & Philippines
Yassine Bakkari CEO at L’Oréal
Philippines
MBA,
2011
Yassine has over 20 years of experience in operations and business management and transformation projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa within the FMCG and luxury markets, having worked with many well-known brands. Dynamic and methodical, Yassine strongly believes that an organization’s first asset is its people. In his spare time, he loves traveling to new places with his wife and children.
Malaysia
Balquis Engku
Head of Trade – Southeast Asia at Saudi Tourism Authority
Dep. President at AMPLE MBA, 2011
Balquis Engku is a corporate communication strategist with over 20 years’ experience in leadership and administrative management as well as streamlining marketing and operations in multidisciplinary industries across the globe. Balquis is deputy president at the Association Member of Professionals, Leaders & Entrepreneurs (AMPLE), an NGO in Malaysia, that focuses on the livelihood of its members through networking, linking bridges with governments and developing new ideas and opportunities for professional development.
Mexico
Mario Gonzalez Becerra
Project Development Manager at B2B Negocios MBA, 2018
Mario is a passionate leader with over a decade of experience transforming ideas into impactful solutions. His expertise lies in managing large-scale projects, driving digital transformation and empowering teams to exceed expectations. With an MBA from EU Business School and a Bachelor’s in International Business from Universidad La Salle Mexico, Mario combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. He thrives on solving complex challenges and using technology to create meaningful change.
Morocco
Sarah Benjelloun
Territory Account Manager - French Africa at HP MBA in Design Management, 2020
Sarah’s primary goal at HP is to build relationships and enhance business with the company’s partners, distributors and customers in an ethical manner across 22 countries. Her time at EU taught her about other cultures and broadened her professional horizons. EU also provided her with the opportunity to work in Dubai.
Netherlands
aten Medical, GreenCycl, Medical Repairs BV & WIMI BV
eld of sustainability and the circular healthcare economy. He coorganization with a mission to decrease the amount of medical ctorate in Bio-Medical Engineering with a specialization in the waste streams.
ry Group & Mela Pensioen
umber of sales positions across several industries, Elzard switched to He is the owner of the MK Advisory Group and Mela Pensioen and has e DGA pension and collective pension industry for more than 20 years.
Poland
Ewa Pietrzak-Jania
Business Development & Engineering Cluster Manager at Mondelez International MBA, 2003
Ewa is an experienced senior leader with a strong background in the FMCG industry. She is skilled in leading teams, managing change projects, budgeting, sales strategy and planning. Ewa is in charge of the project managers and project engineers at Mondelez International, a well-known food and beverage company that she has been with for the past 24 years. She is a proud mother of twin 15-year-old daughters and likes traveling and playing sports with her family. She is also passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, and volunteering.
Portugal
Emília Alves
Founder at Emília Alves - Disruptive Business
MBA, 1995
Emília Alves has an eclectic journey, reflecting her relentless pursuit of life balance, where every aspect matters self-care, her many passions, family, friends, career, volunteering, and entrepreneurship. Since 2007, Emília has specialized in coaching, empowering entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, and organizations to achieve tangible results and unlock their full potential. In 2021, she launched Emília Alves - Disruptive Business, embracing a disruptive and intuitive approach to resolve challenges, clarify decision-making processes, and chart pathways for growth.
Russia
Olga Shreiber
Business Analyst at Merk Team MSc in International Management, 2017
Olga started her career in the hotel industry, working for the Marriott hotel chain in Germany and later, Russia. After some time, she completely changed her career path and jumped into the world of mobile apps for online events and conferences. At the moment, she works for an IT company that creates applications for high-tech startups and world-famous customers. As chapter leader, Olga is looking forward to staying connected with the alumni from her country and making the most of networking opportunities.
Singapore
Surein Sandrasageran
Director at LivingPath Singapore & National University of Singapore BBA, 2011
As the outreach director at the National University of Singapore, Surein champions mental wellness and cognitive health. With a rich background in public service, healthcare and community engagement, Surein has spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance well-being. He is an avid volunteer, driving projects that build community spirit. His leadership in sports is notable, particularly with the national bowling team. Awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour, he also proudly serves in the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Surein’s dedication to fostering an inclusive society shines through in all his work.
Spain
ejandro Boutin
O EMEA at Mapfre Assistance A, 1994
jandro has developed his career in leading positions for multinational companies in the smetic, chemical, logistics and insurance sectors. He has been working for Mapfre for er 15 years, where he is chairman of the board and CEO of several Mapfre companies. is also the vice-president of Europe for the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization).
rry Delmas
ing Director at Kivnon 995
y is an international manager with extended B2B experience. He has 18 years’ ience in the automotive industry, renewable energy and robotics. Today, Thierry is anaging director of Kivnon, a leader in mobile robotics. As well as his MBA from EU, y also holds a degree in electrical engineering.
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Switzerland
Marina Greene
Global Head of PR at Chopard MBA, 2010
Fascinated by multicultural environments, diverse backgrounds and languages, Marina earned her MBA in International Marketing from EU Business School in 2010. In Switzerland, her career has centered on international PR communication, shaping the global media presence of fine watchmaking maisons. This includes orchestrating impactful product launches and generating media coverage worldwide. Returning to EU Business School in 2021 as a temporary lecturer, she enjoyed sharing professional insights from her international experiences with students. Eager to connect with alumni, she looks forward to contributing to the dynamic multicultural community.
U.A.E.
Hanan Alsafadi
Learning & Business Process Manager at IKK Group of CompaniesSCPC Coach DBA, 2013
Hanan was born in one of the oldest cities in the world, Damascus, Syria. This has empowered her to accept multi-diverse cultures, to respect and welcome others and to seek knowledgeenhancing skills and qualifications. Hanan was raised in a home full of love and books and, as such, had the chance to discover different mentalities and perceptions that drove her to develop a growth mindset, which is key to her current position in Dubai.
U.K.
Kristina Poluyanova
Senior EMEA Product Marketing Manager at Autodesk BBA, 2013
Kristina's career spans over nine years in which she has held diverse roles in customer success, sales, product marketing and business strategy across the EMEA, DACH and MENA regions. Her experience includes significant projects including the Google Android initiative, positions at HP Inc HQ, involvement in the dynamic sectors of gaming, programmatic advertising startups, and Autodesk where Kristina has been working for the past six years.
U.S.A.
Lauren Ellermeyer
President at Beyond Fifteen Communications
BA in Communications & PR, 2007
Lauren co-founded Beyond Fifteen Communications in 2009 with the goal of disrupting the traditional communications agency model. Ellermeyer and her partner, Leslie Licano, launched the agency with a client-first approach and a new concept for positioning clients past the expected “fifteen minutes of fame”. Because of Ellermeyer’s vision and commitment to excellence, Beyond Fifteen goes beyond the norms of traditional PR and brings the highest level of media attention to its clients’ brand propositions.
Social Media
As our social platforms become increasingly popular, we aim to nurture our online connection with alumni through sharing success stories, news and events while encouraging regular interactions.
Some chapters will choose to maintain region-specific social media platforms, such as a WhatsApp or Facebook group, which can be a useful way of connecting.
Alongside private groups, we also encourage you to participate in the EU networks including your chapter group on the Alumni Hub.
EU Alumni Hub
The EU Alumni Hub (eualumnihub.com) is an exclusive platform for EU students and alumni. Participants can interact with the EU community and benefit from event invitations, job offers, newsletters and the chance to be a mentor or mentee.
Please also join our social media platforms (click on logo to access):
FAQs
How do I join an alumni chapter group?
If you have an Alumni Hub account, you will automatically be added to your chapter group according to your profile’s current location.
How do I find out about events and activities in my local area?
We post all of our alumni events on the events page of the Alumni Hub, our LinkedIn group and Facebook group. Also make sure to keep us updated with your latest contact details so we can add you to your chapter’s mailing list.
Can
I change chapter group?
If you have moved or are regularly based in another chapter region, you can request to join another chapter group via the Alumni Hub groups page.
What do I do if there is not a chapter for my region?
What do I do if I want to be a Chapter Leader?
If you are interested in becoming a Chapter Leader, please contact us. We have tried to cover our most populous alumni regions, but if you would like to start a chapter in your area, reach out to us and we will look into it.
