EMBA Profile Class of January 2019
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Saïd Business School
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford blends the best of new and old. We are a vibrant and innovative business school, but yet deeply embedded in an 800-year-old world-class university. We create programmes and ideas that have global impact. We educate people for successful business careers, and as a community seek to tackle world-scale problems. We deliver cutting-edge programmes and ground-breaking research that transform individuals, organisations, business practice and society.
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Employers can use our online career management system, Careers@Said, to post and manage an unlimited number of jobs, as well as set parameters for the job openings. The system can manage the applications, and send email reminders to employers when a student applies for a job, or when the posting is about to expire. You can register on Careers@Said through the following link: https://sbs-oxford -csm.symplicity.com/employers/index.php
For further details, please contact the Careers Development Centre on 01865 288441 or email [email protected]
Executive MBA Profile'The Oxford Executive MBA offers students a vibrant learning
community of experienced peers, alumni and faculty. Participants have the unique opportunity to network across sectors and functions with other professionals from around the world.'
Bettina Kosiel,
Executive MBA Director
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Axel M AddyUSA, Liberia
MA African Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
BA Political Science, California State University, USA
Chief Executive Officer, ECOCAP Investment Group (EIG), Liberia
Minister, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Republic of Liberia
Nabi AliyevAzerbaijan
Languages: Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian
BSc International Economic Relations, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan
MSc International Economic Relations, Azerbaijan State Economic University, Azerbaijan
PhD Economics, Research Institute of Economy, Azerbaijan
Deputy CEO/Chief Financial Officer, International Bank of Azerbaijan, Baku, Azerbaijan
Temitope O Adekoya Nigeria
MA Advertising and Marketing, Coventry University, UK
BA Economics, Covenant University, Nigeria
Managing Partner, Bilateral Communications, Lagos, Nigeria
Rufat AzizovAzerbaijan
Languages: Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish
BS Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
MS Biotechnology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
PhD Biotechnology / Catalysis, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia
MBA, MSM/ADA, Netherlands/Azerbaijan
Executive Director, Unimetal, Baku, Azerbaijan
Anuj AggarwalIndia
Languages: Hindi
BBA, HNB Garhwal University, India
Chairman, Board of Governors, DIT University, Dehradun, India
Monyoncho Beatah MarokoKenya
Languages: Swahili
Business Administration, Finance Concentration, United States International University, Kenya
CPA, Kenya College of Accountancy, Kenya
Acceleration Management Programme, University of Oxford, UK
Founder & Director, Long Term View Capital Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya
Augustine Agyeman-DuahGhana, Switzerland
Languages: Twi
BSc Administration (Major: Accounting), University of Ghana, Ghana
Chartered Accountant Certification, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
Audit Manager, The Global Fund, Switzerland
Gabit BekakhmetovKazakhstan, UK, Russia
Languages: Turkish, Russian, Kazakh
BA Economics and Political Science, Duke University, USA
CEO, National Schools of Physics and Math, Almaty, Kazakhstan
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Stephanie Brooklyn UK, Canada
BA Sociology, UCLA, USA
MPS Sports Management, Georgetown University, USA
MA Communications, Stanford University, USA
Managing Director, Piloti/Associate Vice President, Canadian Tire, UK
Dan DamianiUSA
Languages: English, Spanish
CTO, Integrated Accounts, IBM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fabian Cazares Mexico, EU, South Africa
Languages: Spanish
PgDip Financial Strategy, University of Oxford, UK
MSc International Business (Major: Finance), Maastricht University, Netherlands
BSc International Business (Major: International Trade), ITESM, Mexico
CFO, Cipla QCIL, Kampala, Uganda
CFO, Philips Southern Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sohail ChoudhryUK
BSc (Hons) Economics, City University of London, UK
MSc Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics, UK
FCA, ICAEW, UK'FCA'
Senior Manager, HSBC, UK
Conrad CoulsonUK
BA (Hons) Economics, Middlesex University, London, UK
Data Software Sales Leader, IBM Systems Group, IBM, London, UK
Brenden De Matos-AlaUK, South Africa
Languages: Afrikaans
BComm Accounting, University of South Africa, South Africa
Post Graduate Certificate Advanced Taxation, University of South Africa, South Africa
ACMA: CIMA UK
CGMA: CIMAUK
ASA: CPA Australia
Head of FSS Strategy, Global Process and Data, Imperial Brands, Bristol, UK
Christopher CoyneUK
Languages: Twi
Chief Marketing Officer, The Stars Group, Global Responsibility, UK
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Laurent DecaenLuxembourg
Languages: French
MBA, Pace University, USA
MA Business, NEOMA Business School, France
Audit Partner, Grant Thornton, Luxembourg
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Michael DelefesCanada, UK, EU
Languages: Greek
BA Business Administration (Major: International Business & European Affairs), Deree College of the American College of Greece, Greece
Senior Analyst, Castlestone Management, London, UK
Mazen GhafeerLebanon, USA, UAE
Languages: Arabic
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
MS Accounting, Wayne State University, USA
BSc Economics, Emporia State University, USA
BSc Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
CFO, Oasis Gulf Investment, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Glenn DonnellyUK
LLM Law, University College London, UK
Vice President, Electronic Trading – Equities, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London, UK
Andrey GorelikovBelarus, Russia, EU
Languages: Russian, Belorussian, Italian, Spanish
BSc Economics and Finance, Marche University, Italy
MSc Finance, Banks & Insurance, Marche University, Italy
MA Merchant Banking, LIUC University, Italy
Project leader, Intesa Sanpaolo, Milan, Italy
Randy GaboriaultUSA
MS Science, Dartmouth College, USA
BA Communications, Temple University, USA
Chief Information Officer; Senior Vice President, Innovation and Strategic Development, Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington Delaware, USA
Mariana GuberRussia
Languages: Russian, German, French, Arabic
MSc (Hons) Economics, Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russia
BA (Hons) Fine Art, Moscow State University, Russia
Founder and CEO, Artwin Gallery, Russia
President, Gogova Foundation, Russia
Temitayo GarrickUK, Nigeria
Languages: Edo
BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting with Law, University of Bristol, UK
FCMA, CGMA
Associate Director - Finance, Attain Health Management Services, London, UK
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Sheldon HeeMalaysia, Singapore
Languages: Malay
MSc Information Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
BASc Computer Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
General Manager UK & Ireland, Singapore Airlines, UK
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Joseph HoCanada, China, Hong Kong
Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin
BComm (Specialist Commerce and Finance), University of Toronto, Canada
Senior Tax Manager, BT, Hong Kong, China
Alexey KotlovRussia
Languages: Russian
BSc Banking and Finance, University of London, UK
BSc Economics, State University - Higher School of Economics, Russia
Managing Director, VTB Bank, Moscow, Russia
Murtaza A KhanMexico, UAE, Pakistan
Languages: Spanish, Urdu
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa, Canada
Asset Director, Petrofac Ltd, Mexico City, Mexico
Wade KovashUSA
BSc Zoology, University of Oklahoma, USA
JD, Oklahoma City University School of Law, USA
President, The GHK Company, USA
Galina KhrominaRussia
Languages: Russian
MBA Banking, Higher School of Economics, Russia
Executive Director, Sberbank of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Thorvaldur KristjanssonIceland, EU
Languages: Icelandic
BFA Drama, The Juilliard School, USA
Founder and Director, Isaland Pictures, Reykjavik, Iceland
Vadym KlymenkoUkraine
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian
MSc International Business, Kyiv National University of Economics, Ukraine
BA Economics, Kyiv National University of Economics, Ukraine
Founder/Board Member, LeBoutique.com, Kyiv, Ukraine
Board Member, TSUM, Kyiv, Ukraine
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Elvira de JongNetherlands, EU
Languages: Dutch, French
LLM (Hons), Commercial Law Practice, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lawyer (a.i), Porticus, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Candy Yue LiuChina
Languages: Mandarin, Korean
BA International Trade, Yanbian University, China
Head of Marketing/Co-Founder, CircleDNA, Beijing, China
Senior Marketing Manager, LVMH Group, Shanghai, China
Sinan MalikUK, Pakistan, UAE
Languages: Urdu, Hindi
BSc (Hons) Mathematics, University of Bath, UK
Vice President, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Luis LoioPortugal, EU, UK
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
BSc Business Administration, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Senior Business Analyst, Deutsche Bank, UK
Steven McIntoshUK, Cayman Islands
BA Accounting, University of Strathclyde, UK
FCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, UK
GPHR, HR Certification Institute, USA
Founder & CEO, CML Offshore Recruitment, George Town, Cayman Islands
Hongyan MaChina
Languages: Mandarin
MA International Publishing, Oxford Brookes University, UK
GM of International BD, JD Group, Beijing, China
Shawn McQueen RuggeiroUSA
BA History, University of California Santa Barbara, USA
Executive Director, Just Like My Child Foundation, USA
Andrey MaevskyEU, Israel
Languages: Hebrew, Russian
BA Economics, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Program Management Director, Cyren GmbH, Berlin, Germany
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Imane Lallali-BenberimFrance
Languages: French, Arabic, Italian
MS Energy Strategies, MinesParitech, France
Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnique Algiers, Algeria
Manager, CGI, Paris, France
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Ruben MelikyanRepublic of Armenia
Languages: Armenian, Russian, German
Diploma in Economics, TU Berlin, Germany
Diploma in Economics, Yerevan State University, Armenia
FCCA
Deputy CEO, CFO, ID Bank cjsc, Republic of Armenia
Sipha NdawondeSouth Africa
Languages: Zulu, Afrikaans
BCom (Hons) Finance, University of Cape Town, South Africa
BSc (Hons) Agri. Economics, University of KZN, South Africa
Managing Director, Maneli Pets, Johannesburg, South Africa
Shaheryar MianCanada, USA
Languages: Urdu, Hindi
BComm Finance, McGill University, Canada
ALM, Harvard University, USA
Director, LJM Developments, Toronto & New York, Canada, USA
Ajintha PathmanathanUSA, UK, Australia
Languages: English, Tamil
Biodesign Innovation, Stanford University, USA
FANZCA, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
MPH International Public Health, University of Sydney, Australia
MB BS, University of Western Australia
Healthcare Strategy and Investment Advisor, ClinIQ LLC, Cambridge (MA), USA
Nick de PenningtonUK
MA Physiology, University of Cambridge, UK
BM BCh Medicine, University of Oxford, UK
FRCS Neurosurgery, Royal College of Surgeons, UK
Innovation & Digital Population Health Lead, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
Bryan MillerBrazil, USA
Languages: Portuguese
BA Philosophy/ Anthropology, Adelphi University, USA
Managing Director, Fidessa, São Paulo, Brazil
Nontyatyambo J MtshaulanaSouth Africa, Netherlands, EU
Languages: Dutch
BCom Accounting (Hons), University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
MA M&A and Valuations, Duisenberg School of Finance / University of Groningen, Netherlands
Business Manager to Chief Risk Officer, ABN AMRO Bank, Amsterdam, Netherlands
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
Reema MehraSouth Korea
Languages: Hindi
BA (Hons) Economics and International Relations, Brown University, USA
Senior Consultant, EC Harris-Arcadis, UAE
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Anya RoyUK
Languages: Danish, Bengali, Hindi
MPhil Bioscience Enterprise, Cambridge University, UK
BSc Economics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
CEO and Co-Founder, Syrona, London, UK
Sebastian SoneyraArgentina, EU
Languages: Spanish, Portuguese
BA Accountancy, Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, Argentina
MSc Corporate Finance, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina
MSc Law and Economics, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina
Finance Director, Expofrut Argentina, Argentina
Anant ShayanamGermany, EU, India
Languages: Hindi, Dutch, German
MSc Chemical and Bioengineering, Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany
BTech Biotechnology, Sastra University, India
Plant Engineer, Evonik Industries, Antwerp, Belgium
Berfu Simsek SengunTurkish
Languages: Turkish
BSc Industrial Engineering, Koc University, Turkey
European Key Accounts Business Manager, CHEP, UK
Andrey SmirnovRussia, France
Languages: Russian, French
MSc Risk and Asset Management, EDHEC Business School, France
Grande Ecole MA Management, EDHEC Business School, France
Diploma in Economics and Management, Paris 2 University, France
Senior EM Delta One Trader, Societe Generale CIB, Paris, France
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Zain ul-Haq QureshiPakistan
Languages: Urdu
BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management, Imperial College London, UK
Executive Director, Q Group of Companies, Lahore, Pakistan
Olga PisarenkoUK, Russia
Languages: Russian
Diploma in Financial Strategy, University of Oxford, UK
FCCA, ACCA, UK
BA Accounting and Business, London Metropolitan University, UK
MS Law, Slavic University, Russia
CFO, RJI Capital, London, UK
Sebastian PetricEU
Languages: German
Diploma in International Business Administration, WU Wien, Austria
MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy, London School of Economics, UK
FX Strategist, RBI, Austria
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Aliya ValiyffAustralia, UK
BEng (1st Class Hons) Aeronautical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia
MSc Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cranfield University, UK
BSc Theoretical Physics/Applied Mathematics (Hons), University of Adelaide, Australia
MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, University of Wurzburg, Germany
Technology Program Manager, National Composites Centre, Bristol, UK
Baoli ZhaoUK, China
Languages: Mandarin
PhD Computing Science, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Managing Director, Allsee Technologies Ltd, Birmingham, UK
Hema VallabhSouth Africa
BSc Eng (Chem)(Hons), University of Cape Town, South Africa
MSc Eng (Chem), University of Cape Town, South Africa
Co-founder, WomEng / WomHub, Johannesburg, South Africa
Charles WahabUK, EEA
Languages: Arabic, French
BSc Computer Science, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
MSc Information Systems, London School of Economics, UK
VP, Delivery Manager, Deutsche Bank, London, UK
Sabastine WakdokNigeria
Languages: African Creole
MSc Public Policy, University College London, UK
Postgraduate Certificate Course in International Management, Stanford University, USA
Fellowship in Family Medicine, West African College of Physicians
MBBS Doctor of Medicine, University of Jos, Nigeria
Assistant Director, Programmes Coordination, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Nigeria
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
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Frances TsakonasGreece, Australia, EU, UK
Languages: Greek
PGDip Strategy and Innovation, University of Oxford, UK
MS Consulting and Coaching for Change, HEC, France
PhD, University College London, UK
MPhil, Harvard University, USA
Founder & CEO, International Society of Change Leaders, UK
Aravind ThilagarajIndia, Norway
Languages: Tamil
BEng Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India
Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime AS, Norway
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Simeon StoychevBulgaria, EU
Languages: Bulgarian
BA Network Technologies, New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria
Vice President, Information Technology Progress Software, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Xueming ZhaoCanada
Languages: Mandarin
BComm, University of Alberta, Canada
Managing Director Balance Sheet Management, ATB Financial, Edmonton, Canada
If you would like to get in touch with any of our students, please contact The Career Development Centre: [email protected]
Saïd Business School University of Oxford Park End Street Oxford, OX1 1HP United Kingdom
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford blends the best of new and old. We are a vibrant and innovative business school, but yet deeply embedded in an 800-year-old world-class university. We create programmes and ideas that have global impact. We educate people for successful business careers, and as a community seek to tackle world-scale problems. We deliver cutting-edge programmes and ground-breaking research that transform individuals, organisations, business practice, and society. We seek to be a world-class business school community, embedded in a world-class university, tackling world-scale problems.
www.sbs.oxford.edu
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Taught Programmes
• MBA
• Oxford 1+1 MBA
• Executive MBA
• MSc Financial Economics
• MSc in Major Programme Management
• MSc in Law and Finance
• Diploma in Financial Strategy
• Diploma in Global Business
• Diploma in Organisational Leadership
• Diploma in Strategy and Innovation
• BA in Economics and Management
Research Programmes
• DPhil Programme in Management Studies
Executive Education
Custom Executive Education
• Bespoke learning solutions for organisations to help address critical business challenges and to drive change
Leadership
• Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme
• Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme
• Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme
• Women Transforming Leadership Programme
Finance
• Oxford Chicago Valuation Programme
• Oxford Private Equity Programme
• Oxford Real Estate Programme
• Oxford Impact Investing Programme
• Oxford Social Finance Programme
• Oxford Impact Measurement Programme
Strategy and Negotiation
• Oxford Programme on Negotiation
• Oxford Networked Strategy Lab Programme
• Oxford Scenarios Programme
Growing Trusted Organisations
• Consulting and Coaching for Change
• Corporate Affairs Academy
• Oxford Strategic Marketing Programme
• Reputation and Executive Leadership Programme
• Driving Disruptive Growth
• Oxford-Melbourne Digital Marketing and Analytics Programme
Online
• Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme
• Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme
• Oxford Fintech Programme
• Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme