Warwick Business School delivers the insights you need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Full-time MBA Talent Book 2026
For the Change Makers
Full-time MBA For the Change Makers
For nearly 60 years, Warwick Business School (WBS) has been leading the charge, not just by imagining what’s next but by equipping future leaders to make it happen. WBS is for the Change Makers. People with untapped potential, who are driven to redefine what’s come before and have the bravery to change things, big or small, for the better.
Our MBA students Warwick MBA students come to study with us from all over the world and are shaped by our CORE values: Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness, and Excellence. With our challenging and innovative learning culture, world-class teaching, practical skill development, and personalised careers support, our students are prepared for success in their future careers. We believe that transformational ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. That’s why we work alongside forward-thinking partners to redefine what education can achieve and to ensure our students have the tools to create real impact where it matters most. As well as continually evolving our teaching, research and student experience to meet the needs of a
changing world, our students benefit from senior business people who join us as Professors of Practice and share their knowledge from years of board-level experience. We’re also one of the few institutions to offer an assessed module in Leadership, designed to help our students develop the all-important skills required in today’s challenging business environment. Practical experiences are integrated to deepen understanding beyond theoretical concepts. Your organisation could work with our students on internships, group or individual consultancy projects, or you could employ our students as permanent appointments.
Class profile 2025-26
We carefully select each cohort to ensure diversity in terms of gender, country of origin, work experience and industry sector.
30 Average age of participants
16 Nationalities represented
59/41 Male/female split
Pre-MBA function
Pre-MBA sector
Financial and Insurance Services/ Banking 24%
Consulting 19%
Consulting 15%
Finance/Accounting 19%
Manufacturing/Industrial 9%
Marketing/Sales 16%
Healthcare 7%
Real Estate 5%
General Management 15%
Technology/Telecoms/IT 5%
Operations/Logistics 5%
Government/Public Sector 4%
Military 3%
Information Technology 4%
Fintech 3%
Human Resources 2%
Energy/Utilities 3%
Other 20%
Retail/E-commerce 3%
Education 3%
Media/Entertainment 3%
Other 13%
Recruiting our MBAs
There are many ways you can engage with our highly valued MBA students during their time at WBS and beyond.
Employer treks Site visits, either virtually or in person, are a dynamic way to engage with our students. Student visits allow you to showcase your organisation, staff, and culture. In turn, students gain a real insight into a day in the life of your company. Student groups can
Internships Our Full-time MBA students have the option to undertake an internship of between six and 12 weeks, in the UK or overseas. Please reach out to our Employer Relations team to find out more and advertise your opportunities. LeadershipPlus projects Through our LeadershipPlus module, a team of six to eight students will work with you for a three-month period. You will be provided with insights and recommendations into relevant business issues without incurring MBA-level consultancy fees. Strategic consultancy projects You can host an individual or a group of Full-time MBA students to carry out a summer project. Over 10-12 weeks, our students will research a challenge or issue that you may be currently experiencing within your business and provide recommendations.
be tailored to suit your organisation. Recruitment presentations
Presentations are one of the most effective ways to promote your brand, share insights into your organisation, deliver skills presentations, and promote opportunities to WBS students. We organise bespoke events throughout the year and are happy to work around your recruitment plans and deadlines. Contact us If you have any questions, or would like to discuss how our MBA students can help your organisation, please contact our Employer Relations team:
wbs.ac.uk/working-with-wbs +44 (0)24 7657 4862 EmployerRelations@wbs.ac.uk
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Asri Amanta linkedin.com/in/asri-amanta
■ Career history: Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Koltiva, Indonesia SEO Lead, MetaNesia (Telkom Indonesia), Indonesia Digital Marketing Lead, smarteye.id (Telkom Indonesia), Indonesia ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations, Pelita Harapan University, Indonesia ■ Nationality: Indonesian ■ Languages: Indonesian (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements: Led a team of four to boost visibility through a comprehensive search engine optimisation strategy for Indonesia’s first metaverse platform. Achieved a 9,000% increase in website impressions and an 1,800% rise in clicks within six months. This drove commercial growth and positioned the platform as a leading digital innovation within the state-owned portfolio. Managed a six-person team to revamp digital marketing strategies for a new virtual reality/augmented reality product in Indonesia. Implemented data-driven improvements that enhanced digital performance and supported annual revenue growth of between 2-3 billion Indonesian Rupiah. This enhanced the product’s foothold in a competitive tech market. Developed and executed a digital marketing strategy for a new product entering the Indonesian market. Oversaw a 100% increase in qualified inbound sales leads while simultaneously reducing the digital marketing budget by half – ultimately strengthening the product’s readiness to compete against global players in the market.
Benjarat Angsuwaree linkedin.com/in/benjarat-ang
■ Career history: Senior Money Market Officer, TISCO Bank, Thailand Financial Institution Officer – Treasury (Investment Analysis), TISCO Bank, Thailand Personal Banking Advisor Intern, TISCO Bank, Thailand ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BBA, Banking and Finance, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Treasury Dealer Certification (FX) – Certified Treasury Dealer, The Thai Financial Market Committee, Thailand Investment Consultant License, The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand ■ Nationality: Thai ■ Languages: Thai (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements: Managed a £60 million money market portfolio at TISCO Bank and negotiated with over 20 corporate lenders. Executed short- term investments to optimise liquidity management, which delivered a 5% average annual return and generated over £2 million in cost savings through strategic deal execution. As Money Market Officer, spearheaded operational excellence initiatives by developing automation tools to streamline daily client reporting and compliance tasks. This enhanced service responsiveness, reduced manual processing by 30%, and strengthened operational reliability in the Treasury Department. Orchestrated an inter-university case competition as President of Chulalongkorn’s Banking and Finance Committee, engaging 80 participants across three leading Thai universities. Oversaw all aspects of event organisation. Secured £15,000 in sponsorship and increased the Banking and Finance faculty visibility, resulting in a 10% rise in applications the following year.
Chaitanya (Sushil) Baboo linkedin.com/in/chaitanyababoo ■ Career history: Group Manager – Special Projects, Amber Group, Jamaica B2B Enterprise & Sales Head, One On One, Jamaica Senior Manager, Byju’s, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Business Correspondent, Business and Financial Advisory, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, India Bachelor’s of Technology, Aerospace Engineering – Avionics Specialisation, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: English (native) Hindi (native) Spanish (basic) ■ Career achievements: Managed the national framework for deploying the Jamaica Learning Assistant, a transformative platform providing public schools, teachers, and parents with access to AI-based educational tools. Collaborated closely with the Minister of Education and Skills, Senator Dana Morris Dixon. Secured a US$5 million grant, enabling the nationwide rollout at zero cost to the government. Led the implementation of a National Virtual School solution in Jamaica to address a critical teacher shortage, delivering live- streamed lessons and structured content to over 100 schools. Closed a landmark government partnership deal worth US$1.4 million, positively impacting more than 10,000 students across the country. Promoted to senior manager within eight months working at Byjus; the fastest in the company’s history and ranked first among more than 2,000 employees nationwide. Consistently achieved an average monthly revenue run rate of over US$480,000, while leading and training a team of over 200 to surpass performance targets.
Anand Prakash Bhargawa linkedin.com/in/anand-prakash-bhargawa
■ Career history: Project Director, Indian Navy, India Deputy Director Group Testing, Indian Navy, India
Officer-in-Charge – Planning and Operations, Indian Navy, India Principal Warfare and Communications Officer, Indian Navy, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Certificate Course, Business Management, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India Postgraduate Certificate, Marketing Management, Great Lakes Institute of Management, India BTech, Information Technology, National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native)
English (fluent) Bengali (fluent) Spanish (basic) ■ Career achievements:
Led a US$7.5 million Selection Centre project, integrating legacy selection boards into a state-of-the-art facility. Steered planning, resource allocation, and execution through stakeholder management and negotiation. Optimised inter- agency coordination, accelerating the delivery timeline by 10%. Augmented the Navy’s annual resource building capacity and reduced costs by 18% through operational consolidation. Spearheaded modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces’ officer selection system, enhancing relevance and inclusivity. Supervised a cross-functional team of psychometricians in developing comprehensive frameworks for mixed-gender evaluation. Developed proprietary competency assessment models and leveraged analytics, reducing subjective biases by 20% and improving assessment congruency by 10%. Directed end-to-end refit operations for two frontline warships (US$500,000 each) in partnership with Naval Ship Repair Yard and Bharat Electronics Ltd. Restructured a 120-member team, fostering a high-performance culture that boosted workflow efficiency by 25% and reduced turnaround time by 15%. Delivered refits on time, extending platform life by eight years and boosting the Navy’s asset availability.
Unnati Bindal linkedin.com/in/unnati-bindal
■ Career history: Customer Success Manager – APAC and ANZ, Commvault Systems Pvt Ltd, India Customer Success Manager – Americas, VMware by Broadcom, India Customer Success Manager – APAC, VMware by Broadcom, India Customer Solutions Intern, VMware by Broadcom, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology, Chandigarh Engineering College, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native) English (native) ■ Career achievements: Led a cross-functional initiative with the Product, Support, and Renewals team to build a ‘Churn Prediction Dashboard’ for more than 30 enterprise accounts, totalling more than US$6 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). This enabled the early detection of at-risk customers and contributed to a 12% reduction in churn over two quarters. Designed and implemented a Customer Success Maturity Model for more than 100 enterprise accounts, improving proactive outreach effectiveness by 15%. Presented a transformation roadmap to CS leadership, introducing scalable initiatives such as digital touchpoints, segment-specific playbooks, and quarterly success diagnostics to drive strategic growth. Owned and managed a US$10.8 million ARR portfolio of more than 30 high-touch SaaS/software accounts (up to US$200,000), driving tailored success plans across Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Air Gap Protect, Commvault Cloud, and Backup & Recovery. Achieved 94% Gross Revenue Retention, and more than 109% Net Revenue Retention.
Ana Sofia Castillejos linkedin.com/in/anasofiacastillejos
■ Career history: Index Client Service Associate, MSCI, Mexico Account Manager, MG Capital, Mexico Middle Office Data Analyst, MG Capital, Mexico ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BA, Accounting and Finance, University of Monterrey, Mexico CFA Level 1 Pass, CFA Institute, USA CFA Certificate, ESG Investing, CFA Institute, USA ■ Nationality: Mexican ■ Languages:
Spanish (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Streamlined case management and coordinated with global teams after facing frequent client delays in resolving complex index enquiries. This proactive approach enabled faster, tailored responses. As a result, reduced resolution time to two days, surpassing team benchmarks and strengthening client satisfaction. Managed cash, trading, reporting, and compliance requirements for a Nature Conservation portfolio worth more than US$200 million. Streamlined communication between clients, advisors, and custodians, achieving a 96% inquiry resolution rate. This reduced operational bottlenecks, strengthened client retention, and reinforced the firm’s reputation in sustainable finance. With women underrepresented in finance leadership, contributed to MSCI’s Women’s Leadership Forum. Spearheaded initiatives promoting visibility and equity across the organisation. This effort empowered more than 500 colleagues and fostered meaningful cultural change.
Pasin (Film) Chanchana linkedin.com/in/pasin-chanchana ■ Career history: Head of Renewable Energy and Energy Solutions, Banpu Vietnam, Vietnam Engineering Specialist and Project Manager, Banpu Indonesia, Indonesia Technical Service Engineer, ExxonMobil, Thailand Project Engineer, SCG, Thailand ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BEng, Electrical Power Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand ■ Nationality: Thai ■ Languages: Thai (native) English (fluent)
Vietnamese (basic) Indonesian (basic) ■ Career achievements:
Established a long to short-term strategic plan for a Vietnam Business Unit by analysing the overall external contexts and internal capability, using strategic thinking combined with a hands-on perspective that resulted in spearheading the Energy as a Service business in Vietnam. Led an Energy Solutions team including business development, engineering, and operation functions. Led an Operations team through climate and cost inflation challenges to operate renewable energy assets. Advised all-round operational excellence and a synergistic framework, including coaching the team to unleash their potential. Resulted in a record- breaking EBITDA in 2023 at US$11 million (rose 20% year on year), whilst strengthening collaboration with stakeholders. Innovated an energy saving project at a mine site which achieved the first development of a solar farm with battery in Indonesia. Managed the overall project and project team from development phase to commissioning phase. This in turn reduced the energy cost by 40% and reduced carbon emissions from the diesel generator of upstream mining processes by 60%.
Shreyasi Charu linkedin.com/in/shreyasi-charu
■ Career history: Product Analyst, HSBC, India Senior Software Engineer, HSBC, India Software Engineer, HSBC, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BTech, Information Technology, Manipal University Jaipur, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements: Led the launch of Treasury APIs via the HSBC Securities Services platform to enhance the digital client experience. Managed cross-functional delivery and aligned with stakeholders to deliver a unified real-time data access channel. The initiative streamlined client onboarding and support through a common platform, and accelerated Treasury data consumption. Expanded HSBC Securities Services’ digital channel to increase client adoption. Led client engagement sessions and the integration of Securities Services Sandbox with the bank-wide Developer Portal. Achieved a 70% increase in adoption across 20 institutional clients, reduced onboarding time by 30%, and boosted user engagement with enhanced testing capabilities. Steered the migration of a European transaction screening system to a global regulatory platform to strengthen sanctions controls. Led system design and impact assessments for the consolidated screening of different transaction messages, including SWIFT and Euro-SIC. The enhanced platform simplified operations across businesses and improved sanctions screening effectiveness.
Vedobrato (Vedo) Chatterjee linkedin.com/in/vedo-chatterjee ■ Career history: Systems Engineer, Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd, UK Deputy Manager, Whirlpool of India Ltd, India Design Engineer, Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK MSc, Engineering Mathematics, University of Bristol, UK BEng, Mechanical Engineering, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: English (native) Hindi (native)
Marathi (fluent) German (basic) ■ Career achievements:
Successfully led airworthiness compliance on the US18E ejection seat for the F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft, while facing high-profile customers such as Lockheed Martin and the US Government. Harnessed digital twins to predict load bearing capacity at early design stage with 70% accuracy, leading to significant time and cost savings. Led a business development initiative that involved increased usage of engineering simulation at Whirlpool Italy. Project managed key deliverables and innovated on design challenges, resulting in a patent being granted at the European Patent Office. Earned the buy-in of Whirlpool leadership in investing in technological change for rapid product development. Selected for the Early Careers Programme at Johnson Controls, which included a secondment at a German client location to consult on the rear seat recliner mechanism for the Fiat 500L model. Planned and executed design sprints at a critical phase of the project using AGILE methodology, resulting in a merit award for innovative business practices in manufacturing.
Harshal Choudhary linkedin.com/in/harshalchoudhary ■ Career history: Senior Associate, Mantrana Strategies, India Associate, Mantrana Strategies, India Assistant Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India Design Engineer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BE, Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Led an 11-member team to conduct extensive, evidence-backed research on development priorities in Uttar Pradesh. Proposed budget recommendations exceeding 1.2 trillion Indian Rupees, leading to the adoption of key initiatives including the Lucknow Rapid Rail and a higher education scheme benefiting 3.3 million female students. Liaised with a panel of more than 15 clients to recommend a campaign strategy, targeting more than 160 million voters during the 2024 Indian Parliamentary elections. Managed a team to monitor outreach initiatives executed via more than 50 vendors and 200,000 volunteers. Devised a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of advertisements across key voter cohorts. Directed a 55-member team to conduct research across more than 125 constituencies, delivering electoral forecasts with 95% accuracy. Devised a data-driven strategy targeting 52 million voters. Streamlined workflows to reduce reporting time by 40% and advised a client panel on more than 1,000 micro- interventions, contributing to a net gain of 1.2 million votes.
Hemanth Dasu linkedin.com/in/hemanth-dasu
■ Career history: Unit Manager, Axis Bank Ltd, India Team Leader (Axis Bank), Teleperformance Global Services Pvt Ltd, India Assistant Manager, HDFC Bank Ltd, India Relationship Executive (Axis Bank), Teleperformance Global Services Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BTech, Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Telugu (native) English (fluent) Hindi (fluent) Tamil (intermediate) Kannada (intermediate) ■ Career achievements:
Led Axis Bank’s Video-based Customer Identification Process (VCIP) onboarding unit of 71 people, managing South India’s Savings and Current Account teams and the pan-India unit for more than seven other products (cards, forex, fixed deposits, loans, etc.) Enhanced SOPs and fraud controls to block 95% of fraudsters, reduced drop-offs by 20%, and boosted revenue by 22%. Managed Relationship Management, Acquisition and Onboarding teams across retail banking, driving acquisition and cross-selling savings, loans, cards, insurance, and investments. Exceeded benchmarks with 30% revenue growth. Trained the pilot team for onboarding new products, including commercial cards, forex, and loans. Advanced from Relationship Manager to Team Leader and, at 27, became the youngest Unit Manager at Axis Bank in six years. Delivered double-digit growth and drove acquisition and cross- selling across products, demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and business impact. Supported future leaders, with more than 10 mentored team members earning promotion.
Megan Dirgins linkedin.com/in/megan-dirgins
■ Career history: Archival Producer, Imagine Entertainment, USA Archival Associate Producer, Radical Media, USA
Archival Associate Producer, Words and Pictures Productions, USA Archival Associate Producer, One Story Up Productions, USA ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BSc, Film and Television, Boston University, USA ■ Nationality: American ■ Languages: English (native) French (intermediate) German (basic) ■ Career achievements: Developed an innovative workflow for a feature documentary – directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard – that improved information flow, minimised attrition, and fostered stronger creative alignment. Adopted across all Imagine Entertainment projects as the standard operating system, accelerating efficiency while generating average cost savings of US$50,000 per project. Oversaw the production of a NASCAR broadcast project for Netflix during live race coverage, managing accelerated turnaround deadlines and orchestrating 10 concurrent workflows. Cultivated relationships with more than 50 internal and external stakeholders, facilitating seamless cross-functional alignment while demonstrating operational rigour under pressure. Served as Associate Producer on an Apple TV+ docu-series profiling internationally renowned supermodels, managing the US$1.5 million archival budget. Achieved US$200,000 in savings by maintaining precise budget management across all project phases, negotiating preferential vendor rates, identifying alternative suppliers, and consolidating purchases.
Karzan Engineer linkedin.com/in/karzan-engineer
■ Career history: Associate Manager, IndusInd Bank, India Senior Associate, Cashfree Payments, India Analyst – Banking Programmes (Onboarding), Razorpay Ltd, India Cabin Crew – Flight Attendant, Jet Airways, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor’s Degree, Management, University of Mumbai, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: English (native) Hindi (fluent) Gujarati (basic) ■ Career achievements: As an Associate Manager at IndusInd Bank, led the processing of thousands of daily transactions through Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), ensuring accuracy and full compliance within stringent timelines. Played a key role in developing and implementing process improvements that reduced recurring errors, strengthened central payment operations, and enhanced efficiency. At Razorpay, coordinated merchant onboarding for ICICI Bank by handling service requests, mode enablements, and pricing discussions. Partnered with bank stakeholders to refine workflows, leading to smoother merchant integration, improved transaction reliability, and stronger institutional partnerships. At Cashfree Payments, spearheaded the pre-approval process with HDFC Bank for education merchants by building trust in the team’s applications. This streamlined compliance checks and accelerated the onboarding of multiple education sector clients, directly improving operational throughput and client satisfaction.
Aashiq Ahamed Fazil Ahamed linkedin.com/in/aashiqahamed
■ Career history: Founder and Managing Director, Gofar Group, India Founder and President, United Business Circle, India Co-Founder, Eze Service, India Programmer Analyst, Cognizant Technology Solutions, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Tamil (native) Hindu (native) Urdu (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Founder and Managing Director of Gofar Group; transformed the firm from consultancy into real estate development and construction. Led acquisitions, planning, finance, design, and execution of multiple projects. Currently managing two residential developments totaling 1.8 lakh sq. ft., with contracts worth nearly US$1 million and a project value of US$10 million. As Co-Founder and Convenor, grew United Business Circle into a more than 1,500-member community of entrepreneurs and professionals. Organised over 60 summits and more than 100 meetups, driving collaboration and recognition across industries. Established it as a trusted platform with strong media visibility and measurable business impact. A dynamic guest speaker who has inspired more than 2,500 students with entrepreneurial insights. Recognised as a Distinguished Alumnus and SYPA Entrepreneur Award 2019 winner, ranked among the city’s top 50 entrepreneurs. Co-founded EZE, scaled it to five stores, and earned media recognition for record real estate achievements and industry influence.
Prasoon Gaden linkedin.com/in/prasoongaden
■ Career history: Chief Information Security and Finance Officer, Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Ltd, India Founder, United Rural Brands Retail Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor‘s Degree, Commerce, University of Delhi, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Led the financial evaluation of request for proposals under BharatNet, a national level digital transformation initiative, to expand last-mile fibre optic connectivity across the state of Gujarat, generating US$9.6 million in savings. Designed and defended a US$1 billion detailed project report for BharatNet Phase 3, unlocking US$96 million through capital optimisation. Appointed by the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to lead a cross-functional taskforce for designing and implementing a state-wide digital connectivity plan in a remote, high-stakes, conflict prone region. Overcame regulatory and terrain barriers to implement the model, helping Jammu and Kashmir attain national rank 1 in the national e-service delivery assessment. Founded and scaled a rural start-up, leading diverse teams across more than 30 locations to address inefficiencies in agri- distribution. Developed a tech-enabled last-mile delivery model for underserved regions. Led AI development for instant plant disease detection using image recognition trained on more than 100,000 images, directly benefiting more than 35,000 farmers.
Joanne George linkedin.com/in/joanne-george
■ Career history: Postproduction Supervisor, Neo Studios, UK Editor, Joe Media, UK Global Technology Director, Pixar Animation Studios, USA ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK MS, Visualisation Science, Texas A&M University, USA BTech, Computer Engineering, Rajagiri School of Engineering, India ■ Nationality: British ■ Languages: English (native) ■ Career achievements: Delivered a high-end feature length Amazon documentary with a budget of £2 million and supervised all aspects of post-production. Hired and coordinated teams for multiple projects across different countries and successfully handled last-minute scheduling changes to meet the creative demands of the show, enabling the project to be delivered on-time and on-budget. Solved complex storage issues involving multiple terabytes of data. Introduced and implemented cloud-based storage for the library of legacy shows, improving security and reducing delivery time from a week to a single day, while also cutting annual storage costs by £60,000. On Pixar’s feature film Turning Red, collaborated closely with artists to deliver innovative technical solutions to complex creative problems. Diagnosed and resolved technical challenges across the full 3D animation pipeline that resulted in streamlined workflows and increased creative output.
Alankar Ghatak linkedin.com/in/alankar-ghatak
■ Career history: Senior Analyst – Financial Planning and Strategy, JTC Logistics, Kuwait Senior Analyst – Investment Banking, Wells Fargo Securities, India Associate – Reinsurance Strategy, Swiss Re, India Analyst – Financial Institutions Group, HSBC, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Postgraduate Diploma, Management and Finance, IMT Ghaziabad, India CFA Level 2 Pass, CFA Institute, USA Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, West Bengal University of Technology, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Bengali (native) English (fluent) Hindi (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Developed financial feasibility models for the Power Rental division, guiding over US$50 million in capex for more than 350 generators across Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Devised division-wide cost of capital and proposed capital structure enhancements. These efforts enabled strategic investments and expanded market share by 5% in Kuwait and 3 – 5% in Saudia Arabia. Contributed to the US$4.3 billion spin-off of UK closed-book business ReAssure to a strategic investor. Prepared the pitch book and financial model, analysing capital structure impact and shareholder returns. The deal was projected to boost Swiss Re’s group solvency ratio by 12 percentage points and deliver shareholder return of 8.1%. Liaised with the front office team in Hong Kong to prepare the pitch deck and marketing materials for the proposed US$3.5 billion stake sale of the APAC business of a major Canadian insurer. Conducted market segmentation and built financial models across seven Southeast Asian countries, thereby supporting strategic decision-making for a complex regional divestment.
Samir Goyal linkedin.com/in/samierrgoyel
■ Career history: Business Development Director, Bhagyashri Creations Pvt Ltd, India Senior Content Writer, Indifoot Sports, India Executive Producer, Mohmaya Studios, India Sales and Business Development Manager, Bhagyashri Creations Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor‘s Degree, Commerce, University of Mumbai, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native) English (intermediate) ■ Career achievements: Drove Bhagyashri Creations’ shift from a regional to national presence. Leading a 15-member team, resolved production inefficiencies and expanded into five markets. Directed the setup of a solar-powered plant and transitioned to organic dyes, boosting B2B interest by 40%. Increased sales by 22%, revenue by 12 million Indian rupees, and profit margin by 61% in a year. Founded social initiative Stitching Hope to empower underprivileged women living near the manufacturing unit. Collaborated with local NGOs to launch a 12-week training programme, bringing in expert sewing instructors. Enabled 34 women to complete training, with over 20 now earning between 15,000 and 18,000 Indian rupees monthly through home-run ventures. Spearheaded a football content series at Indifoot Sport, collaborating with journalists to showcase grassroots-to-top-tier leagues, boosting organic reach by 30% to more than 250,000 readers. Produced a short film teaser at Mohmaya Studios on a tight 1 million Indian rupees budget, generating OTT traction, distribution discussions, and collaboration offers.
Abhishek Gupta linkedin.com/in/guptaabhishek
■ Career history: Maths and Physics Lecturer, Agarwal International School, India Design Coordinator, EBI Associates, India
Assistant Design Coordinator, EBI Associates, India Research Analyst, Xion Multiventures Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BTech, Electrical Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Taught and coached more than 120 senior school students in maths and physics for school and IIT-JEE exams (India’s national engineering entrance test), designing personalised interventions and data-driven strategies which resulted in a 15% improvement in average scores. Led a panel to revise the curriculum, boosting engagement and driving 10-25% gains in average class scores. Led an eight-member cross-functional team on India’s largest mixed-use development project (7 million sq. ft.), coordinating and collaborating with global consultancies on the Design Basis report. Achieved a 23% improvement in energy efficiency by reducing the electrical load from 35 MVA to 27 MVA, delivering £8.5 million in capital expenditure savings. Developed quantitative trading strategies for US Treasury bond futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange by integrating macroeconomic analysis with real-time risk analytics. Generated £18,700 profit in six months and successfully reduced portfolio volatility through enhanced hedging tactics with international teams.
He (Fred) Huai linkedin.com/in/fred-huai
■ Career history: Senior Marketing Manager, TCL Japan, Japan Digital Marketing Manager, TCL, China Senior Digital Marketing Supervisor, ECOVACS, China ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK MSc, Human Geography, Anhui Normal University, China BA, English, Jilin International Studies University, China ■ Nationality: Chinese ■ Languages: Mandarin Chinese (native) English (fluent) Japanese (intermediate) ■ Career achievements: Hosted top-tier Japanese media in Beijing for TCL’s Olympics partnership event and led the digital campaign in 2025. Secured eight earned media articles and 116 PR coverages. Generated 34 million media impressions and 790,000 social media impressions. This strengthened core media relations ahead of product launch and Olympic activations. Orchestrated TCL’s sponsorship of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Okinawa, Japan. Coordinated the local team, HQ, FIBA, and venue partners. Led on-site sponsor activities, supported by integrated marketing (PR, media buy, influencers). Drove a 10% brand awareness increase, making TCL the number one TV brand in awareness growth in Japan in 2023. Led a cross-branding campaign with the hit game Call of Duty, integrating social media, influencer marketing, online advertising, press releases, and offline activations. The campaign delivered 43.7 million exposures, successfully positioning TCL Gaming TV as a strong contender in Japan’s gaming display market in 2023.
Ju-Hsin (Lucinda) Huang linkedin.com/in/lucinda-huang ■ Career history: Senior Consultant, Deloitte Taiwan, Taiwan Supervising Senior Auditor, KPMG Taiwan, Taiwan Auditor, PwC Taiwan, Taiwan ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BA, Accountancy, National Taipei University, Taiwan ■ Nationality: Taiwanese ■ Languages: Mandarin Chinese (native) English (fluent) Japanese (basic) ■ Career achievements: Co-ordinated a sustainability internal control assessment project by investigating Sustainability Accounting Standards Board requirements. Interviewed 35 departments to understand their unique contexts and collaborated with team members to customise risk and control metrics. Achieved a successful external audit of the international standards. Led a pre-initial public offering (IPO) project to prepare financial retrospective restatements and execute an internal control examination. Negotiated the severity of material errors by assessing accounting standards. Collaborated with the consulting department to inspect the enterprise resource planning system. Corrected financial issues and internal control deficiencies. Led nine auditing cases, including one listed company and other non-public companies. Executed auditing procedures and addressed clients’ questions by analysing industry characteristics and complexity. Received an excellent annual performance rating from supervisor and positive feedback from all clients by ensuring reasonable assurance of financial statements.
Prachi Jain linkedin.com/in/-caprachijain
■ Career history: Junior Partner, Jain Mehndiratta & Associates, UAE Team Leader – Global Financial Control, Bank of America Corporation, India Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), UAE Statutory Auditor, Ernst & Young, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce, University of Delhi, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native)
English (fluent) French (basic) ■ Career achievements:
Built and led approximately US$5 million in the technology and risk consulting services vertical across Dubai and India as Junior Partner at Jain Mehndiratta & Associates. Saved approximately 10% EBITDA for clients by digitising and streamlining accounting, reporting, and internal controls across the electronics and consumer goods sector. Led a UK-based EU taxonomy project for Bank of America Corp, resulting in increased capital allocation to “green” projects and approximately 20% improvement in taxonomy alignment scores. Collected and analysed disclosures from counterparties and identified areas for re-alignment of investment priorities. Delivered 8% recurring savings across critical public services for the Ministry of Finance in the Middle East through an annual costing review project at BCG. Directly managed two data scientists, leveraging advanced analytics to optimise resource allocation and champion cost-efficiency measures that significantly advanced national fiscal sustainability.
Li (Jolie) Ji linkedin.com/in/jolieji
■ Career history: Finance Manager, CSSC Carnival Cruise Ltd, China AP Focal, General Electric (China) Ltd, China ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK MSc, Accounting and Financial Management, Coventry University, UK Member, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), UK ■ Nationality: Chinese ■ Languages: Mandarin Chinese (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements: Negotiated and managed loan agreements with multiple leading commercial banks in China, securing a credit line of 10 billion Chinese Yuan. Thus, successfully funded 1.5 billion Chinese Yuan in operational needs, improved liquidity, and strengthened the company’s financial credibility and strategic banking relationships. Led a cross-functional team of 20 to develop the IT system for a new cruise ship, serving as the project leader and coordinating all development efforts. This initiative significantly improved the efficiency of fund settlement and cash management. As a result, the new company achieved 100% information consistency across all its financial systems. Led Accounts Payable (AP) operations for Cytiva in Singapore, China, New Zealand, Japan, and Korea. Delivered monthly reports on Purchase Order Tracking (POT) to the business controller. Through efficient management and process optimisation, reduced aged payables by 25% within the first six months.
Aaryan Joshi linkedin.com/in/aaryan-joshi
■ Career history: Co-Founder, Aaryan Cot Industries, India Senior Project Manager, North East Enviro Tech Pvt Ltd, India Project Manager, North East Enviro Tech Pvt Ltd, India Plant Supervisor, North East Enviro Tech Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BTech, Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: English (native) Hindi (native) French (intermediate) Japanese (basic) ■ Career achievements: Implemented scientific disposal of circa 450,000 tons of municipal waste across five districts in Northeast India, managing more than 40 staff and collaborating with stakeholders such as the Indian Oil Corporation, Indian paramilitary bases and municipalities. Notably led conservation efforts to protect a Ramsar recognised wetland of international importance. Designed pollution control board-approved biomedical waste treatment machinery, cutting emissions by 70% and costs by 30% over the conventional models. Installed at four plants in Central India, processing 200kg/day. Negotiated four contract extensions for a municipal waste management project, secured due to exemplary deliverables despite minimal infrastructure, increasing project revenue by 130%. Additionally, reduced procurement costs by 53% through on-site design and construction of machinery.
Garima Kapoor linkedin.com/in/garimakapoor5
■ Career history: Associate Marketing Project Manager, ZS, India Account Manager – Marcom, Toaster, India Account Executive – Marcom, Cheil – Samsung, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor’s Degree, Management Studies, Shiv Nadar University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: English (native) Hindi (native) ■ Career achievements: Led cross-functional teams to plan and execute an integrated marketing strategy tailored to Gen-Z insights for the India launch of Samsung’s flagship smartphone. Awarded the ‘Best Gen-Z Marketing Campaign of the Year’ by Times of India. The campaign achieved record pre-orders and surpassed benchmarks by 40% in engagement and 25% in three-month sales. Drove a digital campaign for Google’s Play Points, which was awarded a Cannes Lions 2023 (Gaming category) for standout insight and execution. Tapping into the rising influence of Indie rap in Indian gamers, an anthem was co-created with top gamers and rappers. The campaign delivered a 90% surge in enrolments and a 60% increase in in-app purchases. Undertook a 360-degree transformation for ZS’s in-house marketing team by integrating AI tools, agile processes and streamlining workflows to enhance cross-functional collaboration and resource utilisation. Achieved 30% faster campaign turnaround and 25% higher engagement, directly supporting the firm’s double-digit growth objectives.
Utkarsh Karamchandani linkedin.com/in/utkarshhk
■ Career history: Senior Consultant, Ankura Consulting, India Senior Analyst, RocSearch, India Customer Service Associate, Amazon, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute, USA
Diploma, International Business Operations, IGNOU, India Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce, University of Delhi, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Led the induction of a US-based private equity firm by driving end-to-end execution of pitch decks, information memorandums, and introductory valuation materials. Spearheaded brainstorming sessions on applicable valuation methodologies tailored to complex asset structures. Acted as a point of contact during discussions and successfully converted the prospect into a recurring client. Directed cross-border valuation projects for European private equity firms, covering complex securities and fair value measurement mandates to support reporting and transaction advisory. Mentored junior analysts and automated modelling workflows, reducing project turnaround by circa 20%. Achieved a 15% rise in client satisfaction ratings based on post-project surveys. Directed market research for private equity-backed companies, producing insights that drove two acquisitions and one market exit. Conducted primary interviews with subject matter experts and C-suite executives to capture real-time insights and competitive intelligence. Directed a team to deliver a strategic report praised by the client and adopted in investment committee decisions.
Anish Karnani linkedin.com/in/anishkarnani
■ Career history: Technical Project Manager, Accenture, India Business Project Analyst, Quantiphi, India Associate – Strategy and Operations, Vakrangee, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK BAF, Accounting and Finance, Tolani College – Mumbai University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages: Hindi (native)
English (fluent) Punjabi (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Led cross-functional teams to deliver more than 50 digital marketing projects monthly for a top global pharma client, managing a US$100,000 budget. Streamlined execution by embedding Agile workflows and structured reporting, boosting productivity by 20%, cutting time-to-market by 15%, and generating more than US$2 million in client-retained value with higher campaign ROI. Designed and led an AI-powered claims automation solution for a major US healthcare client, integrating AWS Textract and custom validation to streamline processing with high accuracy. Generated more than US$2.5 million in revenue for Quantiphi and delivered more than US$1 million in annual operational savings through successful implementation and account expansion. Championed strategic transformation across more than 25 rural retail outlets with low traction and limited product reach. Introduced high-demand items and launched local marketing campaigns after field visits and stakeholder interviews. Achieved a 25% increase in foot traffic and 20% revenue growth within six months – with replicated results in other pilot regions across Maharashtra.
Nandni Khanna linkedin.com/in/nandnikhanna
■ Career history: Production and Accounts Manager, Ganesha Enterprises, India Research and Investment Services Senior Analyst, TresVista Financial Services Pvt Ltd, India Research and Investment Services Analyst, TresVista Financial Services Pvt Ltd, India ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK Bachelor of Science, Finance, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Advised the Proprietor of Ganesha Enterprises, a company that manufactures, exports, and distributes alcoholic beverages, aiming to grow its market presence. Proposed strategic planning and brand development, enabling the successful expansion into North East India and Haiti, in addition to the creation of three new brands, leading to growth across all key segments. Streamlined inventory and other documentation systems to enhance operational efficiency at Ganesha Enterprises, after identifying that inefficient inventory management in emerging markets was causing delays and operational bottlenecks. This cut turnaround time by nearly 50%, significantly boosting productivity as well as responsiveness. Analysed current and potential markets, identifying opportunities. Spearheaded a team to resolve production inefficiencies as well as recommend strategic enhancements of the gin blend that was facing manufacturing defects. Simultaneously, negotiated cost reductions in the labels of other brands with suppliers, improving profit margins considerably.
Radhika Khetan linkedin.com/in/radhikhetan ■ Career history: Consultant, Deloitte, India Senior Analyst, Deloitte, India Analyst, Deloitte, India Financial Analyst, Profectus Academy, India ■ Education highlights:
MBA, Warwick Business School, UK CFA Level 1 Pass, CFA Institute, USA Diploma, Financial Management, NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education, India BBA, Finance, Flame University, India ■ Nationality: Indian ■ Languages:
Hindi (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements:
Provided risk advisory services to more than 13 clients across banking, insurance, retail payments, AdTech, and manufacturing sectors. Contributed to business development by crafting winning proposals, securing 12 new projects and US$200,000 in incremental revenue. Consistently supported firm growth through mentoring new joiners and knowledge sharing. Conducted a comprehensive review of a leading retail payments platform covering 1.6 million transactions totalling US$80 million. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyse processes, assess vendors, and evaluate customer management practices. Identified key gaps and recommended improvements, resulting in a 12% increase in customer satisfaction. Led a third-party risk assessment of 347 vendors for a leading Indian bank. Revamped the risk framework, introduced training videos, and collaborated with pan India teams, achieving an approximate 60% cost reduction and advancing timelines by three months. Restored client confidence and won the ‘Deloitte Move the Dot’ award for impact and collaboration.
Thu Hoai (Mingo) Le linkedin.com/in/hoailethu
■ Career history: Assistant Manager – Internal Audit (Vietnam, Cambodia), Crystal International Group Ltd, Hong Kong Finance Assistant Manager (Vietnam, Malaysia), Vesuvius Vietnam Co Ltd, Vietnam
Audit Senior, Deloitte Vietnam, Vietnam Audit Senior, Grant Thornton, Vietnam ■ Education highlights: MBA, Warwick Business School, UK
MSc, Professional Accountancy, University of London, UK Fellowship, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), UK Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration, Academy of Finance, Vietnam ■ Nationality: Vietnamese ■ Languages: Vietnamese (native) English (fluent) ■ Career achievements: Led a three-member audit team covering more than 10 garment manufacturing factories (60,000 employees). Delivered risk- based audits across strategic, operational, and tactical levels, addressing more than 30 risk factors and improving more than 50 controls. Enhanced governance across production, finance, and construction. Built and led the accounting and finance department for a new Vietnam entity of a UK group. Managed four staff and liaised with more than 10 stakeholders across five factories, authorities, and headquarters. Supported SAP rollout in Thailand, resolving integration and compliance issues to achieve timely reporting, clean audits, and full operational handover within six months. Delivered high-impact audits as Audit Senior at Grant Thornton and Deloitte Vietnam, managing full cycles for multinational companies in telecommunications, manufacturing, and services. Led teams of up to 11, overseeing financial statement preparation and consolidation under International Financial Reporting Standards and Local Accounting Standards (VAS).
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