INSIDER INSIGHT
SHAHNAZ HAMID
Shahnaz Hamid is the dean of the London School of Business and Finance, where she oversees both academic and administrative facets of the institution. She holds a doctorate in business administration (DBA) and has extensive international teaching and research experience. Hamid recently received a jury award from COAE Global Awards for her contribution to the education sector
José Esteves “The MBA programmes at Porto Business School incorporate consultancy projects, such as the Business Impact Challenge and the capstone project, carried out in close collaboration with leading companies. These projects allow students to work directly with industry partners, addressing real-world business challenges and developing practical, innovative solutions that drive tangible impact in the corporate world. “For example, recent projects have allowed students to enhance a company’s sustainability strategy by incorporating a diversity dimension and design a strategy to increase an organisation’s use of renewable energy. Engaging with industry on strategic issues in this way bridges the gap between academia and industry, giving students the chance to apply their knowledge and acquire a deeper understanding of business practices and the landscape’s complexities.”
receives funding in the framework of the Swiss federal authorities funding policy. This project stems from a long- time collaboration with an association helping refugees. The influence on real-world business lies in the building of competencies in digital marketing and data science; skill areas that are difficult to find for Swiss employers.” Shahnaz Hamid “One of LSBF’s key initiatives aimed at influencing real-world business practices is its commitment to the CANIE Accord, a global pledge to drive climate action within education. By signing this accord, LSBF actively promotes sustainability principles across its curriculum, encouraging students to adopt environmentally conscious business strategies. “The initiative also equips students with the knowledge to influence corporate practices, particularly in the areas of sustainable supply chains, ethical leadership and green business models.”
JOEP KONINGS
Joep Konings is the dean of Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business in Kazakhstan, where he is also a professor in economics. In addition, he is a research fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research and director of the Centre for Regional Economic Policy (known as VIVES) at KU Leuven in Belgium. His research focuses on corporate dynamism, international macroeconomics and micro- drivers affecting macroeconomic fluctuations. Konings holds a PhD in economics from the London School of Economics
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Business Impact • ISSUE 1 • 2025
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