AMBA & BGA EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Best CSR and Sustainability Initiative, in association with Cesim Business Simulations WINNER : Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China for Compassionate Futures Nexus (CFN) The CFN unites five initiatives that seek to tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems, including rural education equality and disaster relief. “Since embarking on our accreditation journey, our school has been profoundly inspired, transforming our approach to academic quality, social impact and innovation,” remarked Haitao Wu, dean of the dual- accredited School of Business Administration at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law.
Start-Up of the Year
WINNER : Karl Baz, University of Bradford School of Management, UK for Deep Blue
Deep Blue uses AI to provide real-time monitoring and rapid-response capabilities to avert potential drowning incidents. “This award inspires us to push even further in our mission to save lives and make aquatic environments safer for everyone,” enthused Baz, an executive MBA graduate of the dual‑accredited school. Postgraduate Leadership Award WINNER: Maryangel Garcia-Ramos Guadiana, Egade Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico Garcia-Ramos founded Mexican Women with Disabilities, an NGO championing equality for women with disabilities and is now executive director at Women Enabled International. A graduate of the AMBA-accredited and BGA member school Egade, Garcia-Ramos pointed to the award’s potential to boost awareness of issues around female leaders with disabilities: “We cannot talk about inclusion if we don’t recognise inequality.” AMBA Student of the Year, in association with GMAC
Alumna Li Qing accepted Zhongnan University of Economics and Law’s award
Entrepreneur of the Year, in association with BlueSky Education
WINNER: Wael Abdin, Cardiff Business School, Wales
WINNER: Marco Farina, Polimi Graduate School of Management, Italy for Logol
Cardiff Business School’s first blind executive MBA student has had a hugely beneficial impact on the programme, inspiring improvement in course delivery and enriching class discussions. “Despite the challenges that come with being blind, I have been able to establish my own legal practice and lead a new trans-partisan political party in Sudan. This award serves as a reminder that with dedication and perseverance, we can all achieve great things,” reflected Abdin.
Logol’s development of legal tech software Elle has overcome regulatory obstacles and scepticism to become a market leader. Federico Frattini, dean of the AMBA-accredited and BGA member institution Polimi, remarked that Farina’s win offers “a powerful example of how vision, resilience and the skills acquired through our programmes can drive transformative and positive change in the market”.
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Business Impact • ISSUE 2 • 2025
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