Warwick Business School: A snapshot for employers 2026

GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES

For the Change Makers With more than 63,000 graduates in 176 countries, our global alumni community is one of WBS’s greatest strengths. Employers gain access not only to exceptional individuals - through networking and talent sourcing sessions, sector-specific insight events, or guest lectures, amongst others - but also to an active, international network of thinkers, innovators, and practitioners who support one another and challenge established ways of working. Whether leading major digital transformations, advancing ESG and behavioural change, driving inclusive growth, or guiding teams through ambiguity, WBS alumni embody the School’s commitment to creating Change Makers; leaders who combine ambition with impact, and who make a difference far beyond their immediate roles.

Anna Abraham Mulamoottil Associate Director of AI Advisory UK & EU at LTIMindtree Programme: Full-time MBA TechWomen100 Award Winner 2026 W wbs.ac.uk/go/annamulamoottil “I enable LTIMindtree’s AI Advisory division in UK Business Transformation Consulting. It’s a role that spans technology, people, and processes-designing solutions that drive sustainable value and digital transformation. “I’m leading teams to reimagine business models for global enterprises. Implementing AI-powered automation that reduces bias. Working with C-suite executives and operational teams alike to translate complex technical requirements into strategic outcomes. “The most rewarding part? Seeing the impact. A 10% reduction in pollution incidents. 15% operational efficiency improvements. Projects that gain approval across 13 business units. But beyond the metrics, it’s about embedding ESG principles and diversity initiatives into every project. It’s about proving that business transformation can deliver exceptional commercial results while making a genuine difference to communities and the environment. “The strategic frameworks and analytical tools from WBS have been essential. The ability to think systemically, understanding how decisions ripple across business, environmental, and social dimensions has become my signature approach. “The WBS name opens doors – there’s no denying that. The school’s reputation signals strategic thinking and analytical rigour, providing immediate credibility when entering new sectors or proposing innovative approaches.”

Nanna Skau Deputy Country Director for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Programme: Executive Education W wbs.ac.uk/go/nanna-skau Over a career spanning more than 25 years in international relations, humanitarian aid, and development, Nanna has served across the globe, from China and DPR Korea to Armenia and Lao PDR, helping communities overcome the barriers that prevent lasting progress. Her work has been part of the WFP’s mission that earned the organisation the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, and in 2025 she was personally recognised with Armenia’s Medal of Honour for advancing cooperation between the Government and the WFP. While leading WFP’s country office in Armenia, Nanna encountered the transformative power of behavioural science firsthand. Working with social behaviour scientist Dr Rowena Merritt, her team applied behavioural insights to understand why communities struggled to adopt healthier lifestyles. That experience inspired Nanna to deepen her understanding through the Behavioural Science Executive Education programme at WBS. The programme gave her new tools to link theory with practice, and a network of peers who continue to challenge and inspire her. “The questions and discussions with my fellow students were invaluable. Learning from people outside my field has helped me see things from completely new angles.”

Fiza Farhan CEO at ORA Global Development Advisors Programme: MSc Management W wbs.ac.uk/go/fiza-farhan Immediately after graduation, Fiza co-founded Buksh Energy Private Limited and Buksh Foundation, two social enterprises where innovations like the ‘Lighting a Million Lives’ project evolved from thoughts on paper to reality, becoming UN Foundation/ UN Habitat certified International Best Practice. The project used microfinance to help villagers replace widely-used, but dangerous and polluting kerosene lamps, with safer solar versions, creating an eco-system for rural women entrepreneurs to set up clean energy businesses. In 2016, Fiza was appointed by the UN Secretary General as a Member of his first ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. Shortly after, the Chief Minister of Punjab appointed Fiza as the Chairperson to his Task Force on Women’s Empowerment. “My year at WBS opened my eyes to the possibilities of social enterprise and entrepreneurship; it ignited my passion for engineering social justice and to bring about change for the many who don’t have a voice and agency, in Pakistan and across the world. It gave me the tools and insight to realise that responsible business can bring about this change, and do good business

Richard Eldridge Entrepreneur, board leader, and mental health advocate Programme: BSc Management Sciences Winner of the WBS Alumni Award for

Hannes Snyman Chief Financial Officer at Mpact Limited Programme: Executive MBA W wbs.ac.uk/go/hannes-snyman “I received my Executive MBA degree in December 2023 and in June 2024 I was promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mpact Limited. “The Executive MBA covers all the core topics a business leader needs to understand and deal with on a daily basis. The Leadership module gave me the tools to manage this part of the role with confidence. The module specifically highlighted the paradoxical tensions which business leaders have to deal with and embrace working with, as well as critical topics such as decision-making and ethical leadership. “My cohort consisted of interesting people from various industries and nationalities. This diversity provided a richness to the classroom discussions and group work exercises, as everyone had a unique perspective and a wealth of professional experience from their respective fields.”

Business Entrepreneurship 2025 W wbs.ac.uk/go/richardeldridge

As CEO of Courage Rocks, Richard mentors founders and invests in early-stage ventures that put social impact at their core. From AI to ethical tech, he backs entrepreneurs who want to innovate responsibly and inclusively. Previously, as Co-founder and CEO of Lenddo, Richard helped millions of people and small businesses access credit using alternative data. The venture was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2014. Richard’s leadership doesn’t stop at entrepreneurship. As Executive Chairperson of Infinit-O, he has driven digital transformation in healthcare and finance. At Infinit Care, a fast-growing mental wellness platform in the Philippines, he advocates for accessible mental health support and employee wellbeing. He has served on global councils at the World Economic Forum, contributing to discussions on migration, governance, and the future of technology. He continues to advise boards on AI, responsible leadership, and sustainable growth.