Graduates of The Exeter MBA are world-class

We equip professionals with the knowledge, tools and skills to harness innovative business thinking and new business models that can deliver organisational growth whilst addressing global economic, social, environmental and technological challenges. By engaging with, and recruiting our talent, your organisation will benefit from collaborative, aspiring business leaders equipped to drive and manage innovation and change.

Email address ta506@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Hindi (Native)

• English (Fluent)

www.linkedin.com/in/tauqir-ahmad-367a5121a

I am passionate about Delivering environmental preservation and green energy solutions. I am a sustainability professional with intent to lead in the domain of ESG and energy transition implementation.

Career History n Senior Manager, Environment Management, National Thermal Corporation Limited, India (2 years, 6 months) n Manager, Sustainability, National Thermal Corporation Limited, India (7 years, 6 months) n Engineer, Operations, National Thermal Corporation Limited, India (6 years, 2 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK B. Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering AMU, India

Achievements n Extensive expertise across power plant operations, project planning, sustainability reporting, environment management, afforestation, and CSR in the public sector. n Enthusiastic leader and active contributor on environmental and sustainability projects, coordinating water efficiency and air pollution projects across multiple locations. n Influenced the implementation of new environmental regulations, overcoming complacency through motivating managers to embrace and implement new rules across internal process. n Introduced the annual GRI sustainability report, customising reporting templates to support internal teams.

www.linkedin.com/in/ajadewumi

I am passionate about The role of innovation in corporate and nation building to secure the future of Mother Earth (sustainability, food security and employment). Taking out time for my MBA has given me the opportunity to reposition myself to partner and collaborate with likeminded people to deliver efficiently on Sustainable Development Goals 1, 8 and 9.

Career History n Founder/CEO, Trade Lenda, Nigeria (1 year, 9 months, ongoing)

Email address aa1321@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Yoruba (Native) n Founder, One Kiosk Inc, Nigeria (4 years, 1 month) n Chief Operating Officer, Proville, Nigeria (1 year, 5 months) n Partner and Management Lead, Regina La Meilleur Limited, Nigeria (5 years, 3 months) n Banking Officer, Stanbic IBTC Bank (2 years, 4 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Diploma in Entrepreneurship Lagos Business School, Nigeria BSc. Honours Accounting Bowen University Iwo, Nigeria

Achievements n Co-founded a digital bank, Trade Lenda, delivered $100k+ in revenue for the first full year, and secured a Pre-Seed round of $1million. n Founded sustainable e-commerce company One Kiosk in 2019 and delivered $1million in Recurring Monthly Revenue in 2020 and first $100k funding. n Lead the automation process for Stanbic IBTC Mutual Fund positioning it as No.1 in Asset Under Management in Nigeria. n Enforced standard operating procedures with Stanbic IBTC Bank that cut turnaround time by 12 hours and saved the bank millions in online chargeback cases.

Email address aa1320@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

• Hindi (Native)

• Kannada (Native)

• Tamil (Intermediate)

www.linkedin.com/in/abhay-sreenidhi-40581b52

I am passionate about

The interrelationship between economics, finance, and human behaviour –how the three come together to set narratives that affect millions of lives. I aspire to be associated with a consulting organisation which works in a similar area as my passion.

Career History n Sales Engineer, Atlas Copco, Bengaluru (3 years, 6 months) n Sales and Applications Engineer, Ceratizit Group, Bengaluru (1 year, 1 month) n Industrial Engineer, Welspun India Limited, Vapi (1 year, 5 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Engineering Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

Achievements n Explored and subsequently demonstrated the impact of newer sales channels within the region, boosting our reach and bringing business from sectors where it was least expected. n Carried out an intensive research and devised sales strategy for the EV market. Set a way forward for pan India sales team. n Closed several international projects in the space of electronics which brought a recursive revenue of INR 120 million annually.

www.linkedin.com/in/navaneeta-bhaskar

I am passionate about

Driving positive change for a sustainable future by leveraging my previous project management experience and legal expertise in corporate advisory, to provide strategic consulting services to businesses committed to creating a positive impact to both the planet and its people with a commitment to fostering sustainable practices.

Career History

Email address nb657@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

• Hindi (Native)

• Kannada (Native) n Assistant General Manager & Lead Legal Counsel, Total Environment Building Systems Private Limited, India (4 years) n Legal Associate, Chamber of Lakshmy Iyengar, Designated Senior Counsel – High Court of Karnataka, India (1 year) n Legal Associate, J.K. Legal, India (1 year)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK BA LLB Karnataka State Law University, India

Achievements n Directed the regulatory pipeline for a 3 million square foot Commercial Green Field Design-Build-Manage Real Estate Project, collaborating with a public–private consortium in India for a Multi-National Corporate Client. n Headed the negotiation of commercial and legal terms and advised the C-Suite on risk and mitigation, while managing 7 key stakeholders and creating a project roadmap. n Leveraged litigation as a cost saving tool, clocking upfront savings of approx. $700 000 in 1 year. n Spearheaded the implementation of the company’s gender neutral LGBTQI+ inclusive workplace harassments policies and processes to facilitate sensitisation and training across all its subsidiaries and worksites.

Email address sb1298@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

www.linkedin.com/in/sean-blue

I am passionate about Working as a sustainability and strategy consultant in the UK. In the long term I wish to be influential in changing the US consumerism mindset towards more sustainable, circular economy solutions.

Career History n Online Editor/Information Architect, AARP, USA (5 years, ongoing) n ESL Teacher, Yellow Bridge Academy, South Korea (1 year) n Editor, Team Velocity Marketing, USA (1 year) n Copy Editor/Page Designer, Washington Post Media Group, USA (1 year, 9 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK BA Journalism Indiana University, USA

Achievements n Project manager for creating and implementing a sitewide taxonomy for a website with 10,000+ pages, working with multiple teams, developing concepts, being persuasive and aligning visions to achieve success. n Tasked by a senior executive to edit both content and design for her presentations. n Team member, group-wide project, responsible for the redesign of the company’s games website, gathering input from users to improve the overall experience. n Awarded the MBA Better World Scholarship from the University of Exeter.

www.linkedin.com/in/peangpim-chaosukho

I am passionate about Helping companies to take more sustainable investment decisions (ESG). I am looking for finance roles within companies that value environmental, social, and governance factors as critical to their medium and long-term success.

Career History n Analytics & Control Manager, Citibank, Thailand (1 year, 1 month)

Email address pc544@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Thai (Native)

• English (Professional) n Finance Management Trainee (Costing, Production, Tax, Sales forecasting, A/R, A/P), Nestlé, Thailand (2 years) n Internship, HSBC Bank, Thailand (3 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Business Administration Corporate Finance and Investment, Thammasat University, Thailand

Achievements n Drove project to achieve annual manufacturing costs reduction of GBP 750,000, through workflow analysis and process improvement across two manufacturing sites and 30 employees. n Represented Citibank Thailand in identifying, investigating, reporting, and resolving causes of local manual and system errors, ensuring new solutions were discussed and shared with other countries with measurable success. n Co-developed a new online women’s clothing brand called POMB, taking the company from one to three collections per year, involving business planning, financing, negotiating with suppliers and logistics companies, and marketing through Instagram and Facebook.

Completing an MBA during a global pandemic and studying online was not easy. To be honest, when the MBA started, I was overwhelmed and wanted to run away. However, with the encouragement of the MBA Director, administrative and teaching staff, and my fellow students, I made it through. To be able to spend a year in the midst of such kindness and heartfelt support is a time in my life that I will never forget!”

Akari Nakamoto MBA, 2021

Email address ac1285@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Bengali (Native)

• English (Fluent)

• Marathi (Conversational)

• Tamil (Conversational)

• Hindi (Conversational)

www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-chatterjee1

I am passionate about Mitigating challenges in the global energy sector. Being an experienced energy finance professional, I am driven to create positive impact across infrastructure investments and policy frameworks.

Career History n Credit Rating Analyst, Public Finance, Fitch Group, Mumbai (1 year, 3 months) n Consultant, Energy Advisory, S&P Global Co., Mumbai (3 years) n Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young (EY) LLP., New Delhi (6 months) n Research Engineer, Energy Policy, CSTEP, Bangalore (6 months) n Analyst, Energy Division, Feedback Infra, Mumbai (2 years, 1 month)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Professional Certification in Energy Transition Economics Bachelor’s in Engineering VTU, Bangalore, India

Achievements n Received ministerial award for analytical excellence in issuing bonds and evaluation of debt market instruments for public sector entities, local government bodies, state finance corporations and energy utilities. n Assessed credit structures and produced high-quality sector-specific roadmaps and action plans for government organisations through credit research and special reports. n Brought turnaround strategies by identifying system bottlenecks in the Indian power sector and developed strategic measures with policy-level interventions.

www.linkedin.com/in/divya-chauhan-mba-student

I am passionate about Changing mindsets on creating value to be more just and regenerative. I want to lead innovative, data-guided collaborations for systemic change towards a more just and regenerative future and support various organisation types in this journey.

Career History n Business Analyst for Platform Business Operating Model, First National Bank, South Africa (1 year)

Email address dc704@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

• Gujarati (Fluent)

• Afrikaans (Intermediate)

• Hindi (Intermediate) n Business Intelligence Analyst, First National Bank, South Africa (2 years, 6 months) n Additional roles at First National Bank: Business Unit Innovation Champion and Programme Lead for Climate Change and Shared Value

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK BSc Chemical Engineering University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Achievements n Leading the programme team to deliver the new Climate Change strategy for the Retail and Commercial segments of the FirstRand Group, including presenting the strategy at the organisation’s leadership conference. n Driving effective data management practices for improved customer experience and regulatory reporting across the FirstRand Group, including managing a technical team for the development of a data quality monitoring solution. n Performing the role of Business Unit Innovation Champion, supporting two teams in winning the central innovation competition for new customer experience functionality on the FNB Banking App. n Driving the Shared Value Programme including facilitating the creation of a business architecture to inform the organisation on intentionally driving Shared Value objectives for people and the environment. n Led two data innovation projects that won recognition prizes including developing a reconciliation dashboard for a high-risk due diligence process.

Email address rd587@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

Ruby Dickinson | British and American www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-dickinson-4a4606bb

I am passionate about Using data-driven innovation to make business models more sustainable.

Career History n Senior Data and AI Consultant, Avanade, UK (2 years) n Analytics Consultant, PA Consulting, UK (3 years, 6 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

BSc Mathematics and Economics University of Bristol, UK

Achievements n Led the team that developed a machine-learning model for an international airline group to optimise pricing. n Established the early stages of a digital twin for a publisher looking to improve the carbon footprint of their supply chain. n Developed methodologies for a state-of-the-art online portal enabling NHS clinicians to see their surgical outcomes data benchmarked against their peers, improving transparency in the industry. n Developed Avanade UKI’s sustainability roadmap in 2022, as part of Avanade’s female senior leadership programme. n Elected People’s Ombudsman to act as a spokesperson between colleagues and senior leadership at Avanade.

Jie Feng | Chinese www.linkedin.com/in/jie-feng-809657265

I am passionate about Business negotiation, because every successful negotiation brings a benefit to the company and can be seem immediately. I am looking at more senior roles in marketing and sales.

Career History n Manager of International Trade Department, Qingdao Baolingbao Import & Export Co., Ltd, China (3 years)

Email address jf727@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Chinese (Native)

• English (Fluent) n Team Member of International Trade Department, Fufeng Group, China (5 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

BA English Beijing Foreign Studies University, China

Achievements n Responsible for training and guidance of the sales team, maintaining over 20% annual profit growth rate after taking office. n Assisted the Group with successfully negotiating to be the exclusive supplier of Nestle in the USA in the first year with a 1,600-ton annual purchasing volume. Increased profit margin in North and South America by 20%. n Led the department to actively explore the international market, contacting foreign customers, developing potential sales orders, and negotiating contracts; led to a holding of 5% industry market share in the Japanese market.

Email address

Jg910@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Native)

• Punjabi (Native)

www.linkedin.com/in/jaspreet-54gill

I am passionate about My motivation lies in understanding how businesses work and the impact they create. Medicine and research have been my key focus areas and now I would like to use the research expertise in creating value and building sustainability practices in the Pharmaceutical and FMCG industries.

Career History n Senior Medical Scientific Liaison, Cardiovascular Division, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai (5 years) n Customer Service Representative, Royal Sporting House, Sydney (4 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK MSc Biotechnology with a specialisation in Business Macquarie University, Australia

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology DY Patil University, India

Achievements n Won the Digital champion award in Novartis Pharmaceuticals in the APMA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa) for creating digital solutions for the Indian medical team to help streamline work processes. n Launched an educational program that involved the top cardiologists across India, Africa and Australia in which over 1000 doctors were educated on Heart Failure Management. n Successfully led the implementation of a Heart Failure discharge checklist protocol which was vital in the streamlining of medical management of Heart Failure patients in over 200 hospitals in 15 major cities in India.

Mridusmita Goswami | Indian www.linkedin.com/in/mridusmita-goswami

I am passionate about Creating an impact through Digital Marketing for companies that are passionate about sustainability and creating a better future for all.

Career History n Founder, Interior Design Firm, India (2 years) n Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, India (4 years)

Education Highlights

Email address mg810@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Fluent)

• Assamese (Native)

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

M. Tech., Civil Engineering National Institute of Technology, India

Achievements n Introduced the use of more sustainable materials in interior design, completing 10 innovative projects in two years. n Led a team of over 50 employees that met or exceeded project targets, achieving near to 100% client satisfaction. n Created meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities to the underprivileged community by partnering with local craftsmen and women. n Increased student applications for the Department of Civil Engineering in the University by 40% in one year by demonstrating our commitment and promoting Higher Education.

Email address rg616@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Native)

www.linkedin.com/in/rahul--goyal

I am passionate about With a focus on innovation and using data-driven approaches, I strive to create scalable and impactful green solutions for a more sustainable future.

Career History n Senior Admissions officer, Shorelight, India (2 years, 9 months) n Admissions officer, Shorelight, India (1 year, 8 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

BTech Information Technology MDU, India

Achievements n Created a high-performing team from the ground up and expertly led them to achieve standout results, demonstrating exceptional leadership and project management skills. n Successfully optimised business processes by implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA), resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings. n Leveraged technical expertise and collaborated with the IT team to optimise the salesforce interface, resulting in improved efficiency and enhanced user experience for multiple teams across the organisation.

www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-halkina-mba

I am passionate about Helping businesses to develop and grow. My next career objective is to join an international company, gain exceptional knowledge and experience that I may transfer back to Ukraine. My medium-term goal is to bring new, innovative technologies and techniques in business development within management consulting, finance, energy, or infrastructure.

Career History

Email address kh710@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Ukrainian (Native)

• English (Fluent)

• Arabic (Intermediate)

• Russian (Fluent) n Management Coordinator/Budget Administration, U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, Kyiv (3 years, 6 months) n Marketing/Business Development Specialist, KPMG Ukraine, Kyiv (1 year, 10 months) n Project Manager, Ukr-Petrol, Lutsk (2 years) n Business Development Representative, Ukr-Petrol, Lutsk (2 years, 6 months) n Marketing Officer, Exhibition Technologies Centre, Odesa (1 year, 6 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Master of Project Management National Academy for Public Administration, Ukraine

Bachelor of Banking and Finance Odesa National University, Ukraine

Junior Specialist of Accounting Odesa National University, Ukraine

Achievements n High-standard organisational, linguistic, and managing budget support of U.S. Army and U.S. Navy detachments. n Improved the relationship with key clients using different techniques in stakeholder management. n Repositioned the marketing strategy to grow Ukr-Petrol client base, resulting in 220 new contracts across public sector. n Training programs: Accounting (Thailand); Intelligence Analysis (USA), Strategic Communications (UK Embassy, Ukraine).

My MBA consultancy project with PA Consulting afforded me the opportunity to get first-hand international experience within a management consulting firm. I engaged with various stakeholders and applied the knowledge and skills The Exeter MBA taught me. The best part of the consulting experience was the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with individuals across various departments within PA Consulting.”

Komal Bhalla MBA, 2021 Consultant, Digital Advisory at Avanade

Email address ek502@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Russian (Native)

• English (Fluent)

• French (working proficiency)

• Spanish (working proficiency)

• German (working proficiency)

www.linkedin.com/in/kate-krivich

I am passionate about Making a transition into management consulting. Currently looking at the following sectors: education, recruitment, marketing, human resources, business administration.

Career History n Director, Langford, Russia (6 years) n Teacher of English, Letovo School, Russia (2 years) n Teacher of English, Langford, Russia (8 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Master of Science with Distinction in Applied Linguistics for Language

Teaching University of Oxford, UK

Bachelor of Arts, First Class Honours Nizhny Novgorod Linguistics University, Russia

Achievements n Managed a language school and an educational travel agency, including overseeing customer service, day-to-day administration, staff recruitment, marketing, and sales. n Led on the development and design of digital learning content for language, science, and examination preparation courses. n Established connections with partners from international educational institutions to provide the clients with the best deals in the market. n Successfully coordinated student university application processes.

www.linkedin.com/in/peipei-long

I am passionate about Entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, and project management in manufacturing industry.

Career History n Co-founder of Pilates studio, China (5 years, part-time) n Executive Assistant, Project Manager to VP/General Manager, Flex, China (5 years) n Executive Assistant to Senior Director, Flex, China (3 years)

Email address pl500@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Mandarin (Native)

• English (Fluent)

• Japanese (Junior) n Project Administrator, Flex, China (4 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Undergraduate Certification, English Shenzhen University, China

Achievements n Led the events team to deliver a quarterly advanced engineering seminar designed to level up engineering capabilities. Managed the physical and online marketing campaign to attract national / international participation. n Promoted the use of new intelligent software to replace Excel across three company technology centres, including organising subsequent training for 58 designers and PMs. n Championed customer service through collaboration with PMs and functional departments to both increase response times and improve the quality of feedback to customers’ inquiries.