The Exeter MBA Global Talent Book 2022

THE EXETER MBA

Global Talent 2023

Responsible leaders for a better world

Completing the MBA consultancy project was valuable for three reasons. Firstly, it gave me fantastic exposure to, and networking opportunities with senior stakeholders at a strategy consultancy firm. Secondly, it represented the perfect platform for me to implement everything I’ve learnt about sustainability on the Exeter MBA. And thirdly, it is a great case study for me to showcase my skills in the future.”

Greg Rahilly MBA, 2020 Manager, Consumer Sector, Deals & Business Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP

Foreword

Welcome to our Class of 2023 Global Talent book, which serves to introduce you to a group of ambitious, talented, and creative professionals who seek to advance their careers whilst taking up the responsibility of leading in a challenging global landscape. By joining The Exeter MBA programme, they commit to helping create a fairer, more sustainable and healthier world. They develop a better understanding of the ways in which rapid environmental, technological and societal changes impact and disrupt existing business models. As part of their personal transformation, they have been supported through a year of discovery, innovation, enterprise, collaboration and growth.

MBA students at Exeter engage and work closely with our expert faculty and our wide network of global business partners to deepen and apply their knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Our Class of 2023 MBA participants have come to Exeter from around the world. They bring with them an exceptional, diverse range of business and management experience, together with a curious mind, a sense of purpose and a responsible global outlook. I would like to recommend them to you, and hope you find opportunity to engage and work with this talented group of leaders.

If you would like to discuss how we can facilitate your talent search, please contact me.

Prof. Donald Lancaster Director of MBA Programmes University of Exeter Business School Professor (Assoc), PhD, FHEA, FCIM, CMBE Fellow, Worshipful Company of Marketors

d.lancaster@exeter.ac.uk

The Exeter MBA tackles global business challenges

The world we live in is increasingly complex, risky, volatile and interconnected. More than ever, successful business leaders are those who understand the interconnections of our economies and societies and the ways through which global economic, societal, financial, environmental and technological challenges disrupt established businesses and strategies. The Exeter MBA is at the forefront of the circular economy and sustainable business.

The Exeter MBA is built around the very key set of values that define our elite Russell Group Business School: responsible leadership, innovation, technology, knowledge and practice.

Our participants graduate with a strong business acumen and the critical, analytical and leadership skills that are required to work and lead collaboratively. They are uniquely placed to appreciate how understanding the fundamentals of the world we live in can lead to innovation and business transformation.

Academically rigorous, yet experiential in nature

The Exeter MBA is a partnership between the University of Exeter Business School, leading global and other progressive organisations. Our partners are leaders in their field, yet at the forefront of change. They co-deliver the programme along with our expert faculty and set real-life business challenges.

Our Reputation

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group University and is ranked 13th in the UK’s 2023 Good University Guide.* The Business School is Triple Accredited, holding international accreditations from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), EQUIS and AACSB. Our dedication to sustainability and making the world a better place was integral to achieving Business School of the Year at the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, and internationally this commitment was recognised by our 14th place globally in the Corporate Knights’ 2022 Better World MBA Rankings.

It’s when we stop and think that we rediscover the courage, wit, compassion, imagination, delight, frustration, discovery, and devotion that work can provoke – in short, all the things at work that do count, beyond measure.”

Margaret Heffernan Entrepreneur, CEO, writer and keynote speaker

Bringing innovative business thinking to your organisation with MBA Consultancy Projects

Engaging with The Exeter MBA on a consultancy project is a great way for you to benefit from our talented, international professionals applying their innovative business thinking from a forward-looking, cutting-edge accredited MBA, to a business challenge you are facing. Our students, in the past, have worked with all types of organisations on issues ranging from developing the regional innovation ecosystem of the Southwest to defining the vision of a circular and healthy food system in an urban setting.

Want to know more? Visit our website or take a look at our project videos on The Exeter MBA’s YouTube channel to see the impact and value that past projects have provided.

The project process

n From November to February, the students will be thinking through their different project options. If they are interested in exploring a project with your organisation, we will be in touch to make an introduction; they may also connect with you on LinkedIn. We usually aim for all students to have their projects by early-March.

n The student will work with you, supported by their academic supervisor, to develop their project idea further and to produce their project proposal which they will need to have completed around May.

n Students will conduct their project between April and September, producing a final consultancy report and a client presentation.

n After submission of the final consultancy report, we will be asking you for feedback on the student.

Our long-standing partnership with the University of Exeter Business School has seen us explore the societal impact of emerging technologies through MBA consultancy projects. Avanade collaborates with The Exeter MBA to help the next generation of business leaders learn resilience and appreciate the power of open innovation. This is done through MBA consultancy projects around the circular economy, and digital trust, as well as the sponsorship of our own employees to complete The Exeter MBA to develop their responsible leadership skills.”

Chris Lloyd-Jones, Head of Open Technologies, Avanade

IBM actively partners with The Exeter MBA ensuring the programme content is focused, relevant and informed by real global challenges. Through live Consultancy Projects, MBA participants get hands on experience and generate significant value, often through our clients, with whom we are focused on driving digital transformations through cognitive solutions on our cloud platform.”

JAMIE COLE

Lead Client Partner at IBM Consulting, and Chair of The Exeter MBA Business Insights Group.

The digital revolution is transforming business and society

Inspiring leaders for a better world

How we develop our global talent

Working in a multinational cohort alongside academic faculty, business leaders and MBA alumni, our participants have access to inspiring conversations, challenging ideas, and innovative thinking. This vibrant learning environment provides the stimulus and support needed to prepare them for the impact that they will make in their future employment.

The Exeter MBA places personal transformation at its heart, supporting participants to develop the skills and mindset needed to lead within an uncertain global environment.

The existing knowledge, skills, professional experience and personal attributes of our participants forms the focus of ongoing personal reflection which results in an enhanced self-awareness. This stronger sense of “self” coupled with new knowledge gained from across their programme equips aspiring leaders with the confidence and tenacity to apply their learning to real-world issues.

By working with our leading partners on real business challenges, our participants have developed the essential communication, collaboration, and creative-thinking skills needed to bring value to their Consultancy Projects.

Each participant is unique. What they share is a deep sense of purpose in their work, creating positive impact and creating change – for good.

The world has enough people with all the answers. At Exeter we develop responsible leaders who are able to ask the right questions.”

Prof. Donald Lancaster Exeter MBA Programme Director

We need an MBA that is meaningful. The University of Exeter Business School had the foresight to create the One Planet MBA. We know what we have to do to contribute to a more sustainable future. We have the possibilities to do it but we need the will power to do it and the will power is Leadership. That is why the MBA at Exeter is a great programme.”

Paul Polman – Former CEO, Unilever

Supporting your talent search

The Exeter MBA places a profound emphasis on the personal and professional development of its students.

Our MBA Employability and Careers Consultant, Debra Lech, works with our students to help them develop a deep personal understanding of their purpose, values, strengths, and career achievements and aspirations. Through 1:1 sessions, workshops, career development activities and career coaching, we equip our graduates to achieve their post-MBA career goals.

Whether you are interested in recruiting our talented students into a full-time position, Consultancy Project or a post-MBA internship, we can help you with your search. Our suite of bespoke services include:

n Advertising your requirements throughout the year.

n Opportunities to pitch your company to current students.

n Connecting you with MBA Alumni.

Engagement activities

We know employers also value the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our students. We welcome your involvement in a range of engagement activities and hearing your suggestions for other events you would like to see. Existing opportunities include:

n Participation in professional mock interviews.

n Employer Presentations and Networking Events – an excellent way of showcasing your company to a targeted audience.

n Employer Visits – our talent can come to you and will be able to develop a richer understanding of your culture and organisational ambitions.

n Online MBA Employer Showcases in partnership with the Universities of Bath and Cardiff.

We look forward to gaining an understanding of your specific needs and to helping you identify your next leadership talent.

I started exploring how to advance my career early in the MBA programme – trying to build on my experience, ambitions, and the new knowledge I obtained from the programme. Careers coaching helped me identify different sectors and roles I was interested in, and how to better position myself through my capabilities and my story – allowing me to be more focused and effective in planning my next career steps and navigating the job market.”

Jose Giraldo Ospina Senior Technical Consultant, Oakdene Hollins MBA, 2021

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.

UK

Ukraine

Email address ta506@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Hindi (Native)

• English (Fluent)

Tauqir Ahmad Abbasi | Indian

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.

Adeshina John Adewumi | Nigerian

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)

Abhay Aghalaya Sreenidhi | Indian

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.

Navaneeta Bhaskar | Indian

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)

Sean Blue | American

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.

Peangpim Chaosukho | Thai

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.

University of Exeter Business School

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)

Ananya Chatterjee | Indian

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.

Divya Chauhan | South African

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)

Jaspreet Jasbirsingh Gill | Indian

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)

Rahul Goyal | Indian

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.

Kateryna Halkina | Ukrainian

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)

Kate Krivich | Russian

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.

PeiPei Long | Chinese

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.

University of Exeter Business School

Minhaj Malik | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/malikminhaj

I am passionate about Technology and human-machine interaction. We are entering a new paradigm, and the business world will be shaped by the internet of things, the metaverse and AI. I am looking for opportunities in strategy consulting to position myself at the forefront of this transition.

Career History

n Project Manager, DISAB Vacuum Technology AB, India (3 years, 8 months)

Email address mm1199@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Swedish (Basic)

• Norwegian Bokmål (Basic)

• Hindi (Bilingual)

• Urdu (Bilingual)

• Kashmiri (Native)

n Marketing Manager, HAUGEN System AB, Middle East & North Africa (2 years)

n Business Development Executive/Team Leader, Specialized Technical Equipment, Abu Dhabi (9 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering University of Jammu, India

Achievements

n Laid the groundwork for the establishment of a manufacturing base for DISAB (Sweden) in India.

n Successfully executed a project valued at EUR 400,000 at DP World, Egypt in January 2022.

n Leveraged my LinkedIn network to create new projects by directly engaging with key decision-makers at companies like Vale, Qatar Steel, Qatalum, and DP World.

n Published a paper called “Improving Productivity by Incorporating Various Maintenance and Management Tools and Techniques” in the Journal of Scientific and Technical Advancements.

Ankita Mishra | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/ankitamishra089

I am passionate about Leading and working in teams that deliver business solutions that develop company growth strategies and architect the associated transformations. Looking to apply my skillset in the strategy consulting industry.

Career History

n Application Development Specialist, Accenture, India and Australia (7 years, 2 months)

Email address am1648@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Hindi (Native)

• English (Expert)

• French (Beginner)

n Data Migration Consultant, Prometheus group Company, India (2 years, 1 month)

n Senior Consultant, Capgemini, India (2 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK BTech in Biotechnology Amity University, India

Certified in Guidewire DataHub and Infocenter

Achievements

n Received ‘ADM NL Award for Outstanding Contribution in Q1-2018’ by Capgemini Netherlands.

n Designed and implemented a solution for a European air miles programme, where the migration and loading of one billion transactions into the CRM system had to happen in under a second for a successful go-live.

n Involved in more than ten successful end-to-end implementations and Go-Lives for 3 Fortune-500 company projects.

Email address wn253@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

Winifred Ofunne Nzeka | Nigerian

www.linkedin.com/in/winifred-nzeka-9ba3582a

I am passionate about Delivering service excellence through superior customer relationship management, stakeholder value creation and high attention to details. I am looking for opportunities in service management in FMCG, Retail, Hospitality or Consulting Companies. I am motivated by channelling my inherent purpose of service towards my career aspirations.

Career History

n Key Account Manager, ATC, Subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, Nigeria (6 years, 8 months)

n Specialist, Strategy and Business Development, 9mobile (formerly Etisalat), Nigeria (4 years, 9 months)

n Consultant on Strategy, Business planning, Venture Development, Nextzon Business Service, Nigeria (4 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

B.Sc., Estate Management University of Lagos, Nigeria

Achievements

n Managed nine customer accounts generating $2m quarterly revenue, maintaining high retention rate.

n Grew main account portfolio by 61% through innovative sales and marketing strategies.

n Closed seven operator commercial deals with win-win contracts, creating value for parties.

n Facilitated execution of four annual company customer networking events through teamwork and innovation.

Laura Olave Medina | Colombian

www.linkedin.com/in/laura-olave-medina

I am passionate about Leading sustainability initiatives to achieve a transition to circularity in enterprises and governments. Looking to engage with organisations at the project level to drive forward global and local positive impact solutions.

Career History

n Independent Sustainability Consultant, Colombia (4 years)

n Internal Consultant, Municipal Government, Cali, Colombia (5 years)

Email address lo343@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Spanish (Native)

• English (Fluent)

• German (Fluent)

n Researcher and Consultant, Ecoversa Corporation, Bogotá, Colombia (1 year, 4 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Bachelor of Science in Economics Philipps-University, Marburg an der Lahn, Germany

Specialised Master’s in International Cooperation and Development Project Management Universidad Externado de Colombia

Achievements

n Led the development of sustainable agricultural and circular economy projects and inclusive business models for multinational organisations to strengthen local economies and create shared value in vulnerable communities.

n Built and managed impactful multilevel partnerships with other governments, the academy, and other national and international public and private organisations and cooperation agencies to fund and deploy climate change and circular economy projects.

n Advised and supported recycling companies in the development of their supply chains and compliance of EPR regulation, by gathering knowledge about plastic recycling and linking them with proper waste sorting associations.

The Exeter MBA Global Talent Book 2023

Email address

rp669@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Fluent)

• Marathi (Fluent)

• Konkani (Fluent)

Rahul Rajesh Palekar | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/rahulpalekar

I am passionate about Helping companies decarbonise and reduce waste using circular practices. I am looking for sustainability strategy consulting roles.

Career History

n Senior Product Support Engineer, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Mumbai, India (5 years)

n Volunteer, SPROUTS, Mumbai, India (3 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunication) Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India

Achievements

n Enhanced the operational capability of a Naval Warship firing system by 40%, during a military conflict, through working with HQ and on-ship personnel to resolve previously unrecorded critical system defects.

n Introduced a new client training program to enable clients to conduct basic defect rectification without OEM’s assistance, improving both front end customer service and time available for more value-added activities.

n Received letter of appreciation from Deputy GM, GRSE Kolkata (shipbuilders), for leading the internal/external teams that completed essential system trials without which INS Kavaratti would not have been operational.

n Developed & co-designed the SPROUTS (Nature Education Non-profit) website.

n Co-authored a Climate Action book with SPROUTS, commissioned by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a leading German non-profit (tentative release mid-2023).

One of the most critical challenges facing the long-term productivity, innovation and resilience of our global economy is to decouple economic growth from global resource constraints. The Circular Economy offers an alternative vision of the future where design, technology and new business models are integrated to maximise the value of existing assets and regenerate our ecosystem. The Centre for the Circular Economy provides future leaders with the knowledge, skills and capabilities to transform our society and industrial system and transition towards an economy that is restorative, regenerative and circular by design.

Professor Fiona Charnley Professor of Circular Innovation, University of Exeter

Email address

np483@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Native)

Nicholas Palmer | British and New Zealand

www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspalmermba

I am passionate about Delivering real outcomes in sustainability and ESG through the development and implementation of Circular Economy principles and practices as well as undertaking actions to deliver the United Nations SDG’s. I am also passionate about developing and leading diverse teams; providing training, support, and freedom to ensure all team members reach their full potential as well as theirs and their teams goals for both personal and business growth.

Career History

n Head of Operations ANZ, TerraCycle, Australia, (1 year, 3 months)

n Director / Founder, SEITIES watches, Australia, (7 years, ongoing)

n Manager CTP Services, Quantumcorp Australia, (10 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK BA (Hons) Sports Studies University of Chichester, UK Circular Economy – Introduction and Engineering Design for a Circular Economy, EDX TUDelft, Holland

Achievements

n TerraCycle - reduced storage and sortation costs by 18% and 42% respectively, increased mixed plastic recycling by 600%. Developed and implemented Safety Management System and introduced Prince 2 project management methodology to ensure clients business justification, essential criteria and quality expectations were met.

n TerraCycle / Quantumcorp - developed and led high-performance teams with a focus on employee training and development, agile leadership, support, and respect, along with a feedforward approach to performance reviews.

n SEITIES - manage every aspect of the business from product design, development, procurement and manufacturing to sales and marketing strategy conception and implementation. Recipient of a DrivenXDesign gold award and Reddot finalist for the design and development of the TWISTLoCK sustainable watch based on circular economy principles.

Yogeshwar Raj | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshwarraj

I am passionate about Strategy, consulting, management and sustainability. I wish to innovate more and develop new thinking principles to create the brave new world.

Career History

n Assistant Manager, Kennametal India Limited, India (5 years, 2 months)

n Executive, Kennametal India Limited, India (4 years)

n Graduate Trainee, Kennametal India Limited, India (1 year)

Email address yr266@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Professional)

• Hindi (Native)

• Marathi (Conversational)

• Kannada (Conversational)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

BE Mechanical Engineering RV College of Engineering, India

Achievements

n Driving innovation in sales and managing a business network of seven distributor engineers and their end customers. Responsible for identification of new business opportunities, generating product demand and driving sales.

n Created short-term and long-term strategy for profitable business growth; responsible for growth at key customer TATA motors – Car and Truck in Pune, through direct business and channel partner integration.

n Business analysis, risk mitigation, training, brand promotion and market networking, with emphasis of ethics in business and long-term growth strategies.

n Customer relation management, consulting on technical functions with various customers. Awarded for leading target accounts for the region in 2021.

Email address

ps616@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Thai (Native)

• English (Fluent)

Piyada Saingkaew | Thai

www.linkedin.com/in/piyada-saingkaew

I am passionate about Working with organisations on digital transformation. I am looking to join a multinational company to generate new digital business ideas to meet customers’ needs and be a part of its sustainable growth.

Career History

n District Sales Manager, Alcon Laboratories, Bangkok (2 years, 3 months)

n Medical Sales Representative, Alcon Laboratories, Bangkok (7 years, 10 months)

n Product Specialist (Oncology), Fresenius Kabi, Bangkok (5 years, 5 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Bachelor of Arts, BA in English Language and Literature Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Achievements

n Developed and led a sales team across five large territories to achieve year-on-year commercial targets.

n Planned and executed strategic sales initiatives that strengthened and grew new markets for core products.

n Maintained customer base despite having to introduce ‘priority’ deliveries of core products due to supply chain delays in the US through Covid-19. Supported and trained the sales team in customer communication and negotiation.

Navyashree Sathyanarayana | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/19navya

I am passionate about Dynamically changing technology and making the world more connected. In the future, I would like to leverage technology to solve SDG goals.

Career History

n Pre-Post Silicon Validation Engineer, Intel Corporation, Malaysia (3 years, 8 months)

n Senior Technical Analyst, UST Global, Malaysia (4 years, 6 months)

Email address

ns685@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Kannada (Native)

• English (Professional)

• Hindi (Fluent)

n Senior Test Engineer, Tessolve Semiconductor PVT LTD, India (3 years, 2 months)

n Senior Engineer, Quest Global, India (1 year, 2 months)

n Project Engineer, Wipro Technologies, India (2 years, 11 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, India

Achievements

n Successful leadership of a company team outsourced to a client’s premises overseas, providing both the set up and delivery of on-site validation and testing of client’s products before their timely release to the market.

n Experienced manager with the full range of people skills, including acting as both mentor and trainer.

n Accountability and responsibility for all activities on client’s premises; winning the client’s trust and confidence through effective communication, overcoming challenges to everyone’s satisfaction, and achieving project goals.

n Presenting proposals and updates to senior management on project lifecycle and delivery (execution, status, strategy, risk management).

University of Exeter Business School

Anmol Sharma | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/anmolshrma

I am passionate about Sustainable Finance, Asset Management and Entrepreneurship.

Career History

n Growth Strategy Consultant, Shah Patel and Company, India (2 years, 3 months)

n Senior Manager Business Operations, Aavishk Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd, India (3 years, 7 months)

Email address as1750@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Fluent)

n Junior Manager, Aavishk Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd, India (1 year, 7 months)

n Co-Founder, My College Today, India (9 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

B.E. Civil Engineering Manipal institute of Technology, India Internship-Marketing and Business Development Aavishk BuildTech, India

Achievements

n Part of the founding team that successfully brought an in-house product from ideation to market. Later, successfully led a team of five to oversee daily operations and expansion.

n Co-created an online marketplace for building materials. Pivotal in on-boarding suppliers and customers on the platform and managing key customer accounts, driving 25% of monthly revenue.

n Collaborated with the business development and account management teams, as Consultant providing recommendations on new customer acquisitions and market penetration increasing top line by 36% in 24 months.

Mohit Kumar / Sharma | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-sharma-sustainability

I am passionate about Strategy consulting, new ways of doing business and a sustainable future for the planet.

Career History

n Climate Change Project Intern in Strategy and Research, Ernst and Young, India (4 months)

n Entrepreneurial Experience across Travel and Agriculture sectors, India, (3 years, 4 months)

Email address ms1341@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• German (Basic)

• Hindi (Fluent)

n Senior Customer Success Manager, Tripshelf, India, (2 years, 9 months)

n Analyst – Private Equity EMEA, Gerson Lehrman Group, India (11 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Technology DIT University, India

Achievements

n Built an actionable strategic plan to mitigate Climate Change in India while working at EY.

n Drove revenue worth INR 2.4 million p.a. by building a seamless supply chain for trading agricultural products.

n Helped grow Tripshelf (a travel startup) from 1 employee and no suppliers to 32 employees and 400+ suppliers.

n Developed 8 new itineraries and vendor relationships for untapped destinations in the Indian Travel sector.

n Represented Tripshelf at 28 roadshows and travel conferences, followed by building a new business vertical focused on increasing the digital presence of partner travel companies.

Email address hs791@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Chinese (Native)

• English (Fluent)

Hao Sun | Chinese

www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sun-20017a252

I am passionate about The digital transformation of traditional businesses, using emerging technologies to add value to the organisation and thus achieve sustainable growth.

Career History

n Deputy General Manager, Wan Hao Real Estate Co., China (6 years) n Secretary to the Chairman, Hisense Group, China (6 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature Ocean University of China

Achievements

n Designed, organised and delivered the China Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Secretary-General’s Conference involving coordinating seminars and speakers through to catering, invitations, logistics and accommodation.

n Participated in the strategic planning, design and implementation of the new company-wide administration system, as part of the international digital transformation of Hisense Group.

Ornsiree Thaveekul | Thai

www.linkedin.com/in/ornsiree-thaveekul

I am passionate about Delivering challenging projects combining expert teamwork, collaboration and customer relationships. Looking to transition into management consultancy in Asia.

Career History

n Overseas officer for sales, purchasing & logistics, Daido Co. LTD, Japan (3 years)

Email address ot286@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Thai (Native)

• English (Intermediate)

• Japanese (Fluent)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

Bachelor of Business Administration Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, Thailand

Achievements

n Built strong working relationships with the customer base, growing sales volumes and margin in support of the company’s growth strategy.

n Successfully negotiated with mechatronics suppliers to reduce cost by 3-5% annually during COVID-19.

n Developed new invoice processes that met customer requests to support their alignment with import regulations across Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Germany.

n Coached and supervised underperforming employees to become independent thinkers with a stronger customer orientation.

The Exeter MBA Global Talent Book 2023

Email address

st852@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• English (Fluent)

• Hindi (Native)

Shraddha Tiwari | Indian

www.linkedin.com/in/shraddha-tiwari-management

I am passionate about Digital transformation through new technology Innovation and adopting sustainable operational practices to reduce negative environmental impact.

Career History

n Lead Project Delivery, GMAS Pvt. Ltd., India (2 years, 7 months)

n Project Manager, Sysquare Pvt. Ltd., India (7 months)

n Entrepreneur, Ginnymagic.com, India (3 Years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK

BTech Computer Science KIET College, Uptech University, India Entrepreneurship Executive Management Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, India

Achievements

n Achieved higher customer trust through introducing more agile methodology across work processes, which also increased project productivity and reduced costs.

n Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding service standards with AT&T, the world’s largest telecommunications company.

n Managed a team of 20 engineers for Healthcare Data analytics service delivery development and operation for large US MNC, which provides services to leading Hospitals and General Practice doctors.

Punpaporn Tuancharoensri | Thai

www.linkedin.com/in/Punpaporn-Tuancharoensri

I am passionate about Sustainable construction and tackling the global challenges in affordable housing. My MBA studies are giving me the business knowledge and skills to realise the potential of public private partnerships which are essential for continue growth in this sector across Thailand.

Career History

n Social Development Worker, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Thailand (4 years, 9 months)

Email address

pt458@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Thai (Native)

• English (Advanced)

n Member, Human Trafficking Working Group, Secretariat of the Prime Minister, Thailand (6 months)

n Social Worker, Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, Thailand (1 year, 8 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Master’s degree in Social Work Thammasat University, Thailand Bachelor’s degree in Social Work Thammasat University, Thailand

Achievements

n Led the first-ever project with SCG company to create innovative work opportunities for homeless people that helped develop new skills and the financial reward to improve their quality of life.

n Worked tirelessly as part of the team that successfully took Thailand’s Trafficking in Persons Report (U.S.) Ranking from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2 in 6 months.

n Thailand delegate for ASEAN civil servant on e-payment, financial inclusion, social security in India and ASEAN Young Leaders in China.

Wonderful to have the Exeter MBA students so actively engaged and it’s clear they love the way the sustainability agenda is central to their education. Must become the B-school and university default in the 2020s.

John Elkington Founder and Chief Pollinator, Volans

Email address

sv391@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Thai (Native)

• English (Fluent)

Sopana Vipoosana | Thai

www.linkedin.com/in/sopana

I am passionate about Working in corporate sustainability. I am looking for opportunities to use my MBA in a multinational company to create the beneficial impact in environment, community, or society in the long-term.

Career History

n Finance Senior Supervisor, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Thailand (3 years, 2 months)

n Finance officer, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Thailand (2 years, 6 months)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor of Economics Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Achievements

n Analysed the variance of cash flow and created a more precise assumption, resulting in a 20% increase in accuracy.

n Converted application of fund transfer and deposit to the electronic banking system, resulting in a 75% reduction in the manual process.

n Leveraged electronic platform for foreign exchange by collaborating with banks and supplier, reduced the operation time by 50%.

n Coordinated in new software system development, testing and implementation of system changes, reducing 80% of manual operation procedures.

Chunqi Zhang | Chinese

www.linkedin.com/in/chunqizhang

I am passionate about Caring for people and wanting to contribute to sustainable development in the world. I look forward to finding like-minded people and to delivering the vision of improving people’s lives through technology.

Career History

n Operations Manager, Beijing Jisu Cloud Technology Development Co., Ltd., China (5 years)

Email address

cz366@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Mandarin (Native)

• English (Fluent)

n Sales Manager, Beijing Jisu Cloud Technology Development Co., Ltd., China (1 year)

n Sales Manager, CreditEase Group, China (2 years)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor’s in Accounting Wuhan College, China

Achievements

n Planned and oversaw the implementation of online marketing promotions increasing quarterly sales performance by 30%.

n Coached a 50-strong sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets, selling financial services to companies including start-ups. Received the department’s sales award for two consecutive years.

n Collaborating with twenty-plus technology partners to maximise take-up of company loans through their sales channels. Responsible for account management lending 80% of total revenue.

n Awarded Outstanding Volunteer by China Siyuan Project Poverty Alleviation Foundation.

Email address wz331@exeter.ac.uk

Languages

• Chinese (Native)

• English (Fluent)

Wenqian Zhang | China

I am passionate about

The international travel industry and raising both the quality and customer ex-perience in this sector. Expanding own business into new overseas markets and growing the product offering.

Career History

n Co-founder, Shanghai Ocean International Travel Agency, China Project Department Manager (5 years) Deputy Project Department Manager (2 years) Project Manager (3 years)

n Internship, Harbin Letian International Travel Agency (1 year)

Education Highlights

The Exeter MBA University of Exeter Business School, UK Bachelor in Tourism Management Harbin Normal University, China

Achievements

n Co-founder of an international travel agency in Shanghai, serving the MICE Tourism Market (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions).

n Self-taught business development skills; supported the growth of the company from zero to 20 employees.

n Built a solid reputation in the market for providing quality and timely service, developing long-lasting relationships with customers, and securing repeat business.

n Twelve years travel industry experience.

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MBA Employability and Careers

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MBA Recruitment Lead

Email: M.Scott4@exeter.ac.uk

Consultancy projects and other engagement opportunities: JORANDI SCHOLTZ

MBA Corporate Engagement Manager

Email: j.scholtz@exeter.ac.uk

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