EMBA-GlobalGraduating class of 2019

| 2 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

“The London Business School (LBS) network is truly international with students and alumni from various industries and Columbia Business School (CBS) mirrors that. The conversations both in and out of the classroom have been of tremendous value for me in learning about the industries, varying ways of doing business in different countries and finding new investment opportunities”

Lisa Shaforostova (EMBA-Global Americas & Europe), Director, CBRE Group – London

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 3 |

The world leading EMBA-Global programme is designed for experienced professionals who seek to develop the skills, knowledge and networks to operate as successful global leaders anywhere in the world.

Global reachThe EMBA-Global programme has two streams. EMBA-Global Americas and Europe is offered in London and New York by LBS and CBS. EMBA-Global Asia extends the programme’s reach to Hong Kong and Shanghai, with the addition of The University of Hong Kong to the partnership.

Global perspectivesThe content and delivery of EMBA-Global means that the programme is truly worldwide and significantly different from other top Executive MBA programmes. Taught by internationally-renowned faculty, students benefit from unique insights and gain a truly international perspective. Each school takes advantage of its location to draw upon the surrounding business communities, attracting distinguished guest speakers and business leaders.

Global formatThe programme format is designed to allow students to balance their academic commitments with demanding careers and busy personal lives. In part one, core classes are taught in four or five-day concentrated teaching periods, alternating monthly between campuses. This allows students to fully immerse themselves in the learning and networking opportunities of the host city. In part two, EMBA-Global students have access to the electives of all three schools, enabling them to customise their learning to their interests and organisational goals.

Global networkThe EMBA-Global programme gives global business leaders a unique opportunity to learn with and from an extraordinarily high calibre and diverse cohort. Both EMBA-Global streams include a diverse range of nationalities, industries and cultures, enabling all participants to develop a broader global perspective and foster professional relationships and networks around the world.

EMBA-GlobalGraduating class of 2019

Class profile

Class size 106

Average work experience 12 years

Women 28%

Countries represented 36

Cities represented 61

Nationality by region

Job Function

Industry Sector

Europe (excl.UK) 25%

North/Central America 25%

Asia 25%

Africa/Middle East 12%

Australia/New Zealand 4%

South America 4%

UK 5%

General Manager 32%

Finance 15%

Project Manager 11%

Consulting 11%

Marketing and Sales 7%

Business Development 6%

Entrepreneur 5%

Legal 3%

Other 10%

Finance 25%

Industry/Manfucturing 16%

Leisure/Retail/Entertainment 16%

Consulting 8%

IT/Telecommunications 7%

Professional Services 6%

Pharmaceuticals 6%

Energy/Engineering 5%

Advertising /Media/PR 1%

Other 10%

| 4 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

“As the business world is increasingly dependent on international networks, I was interested in an education programme that would give me maximum global exposure. Once I’d found EMBA-Global Asia, I didn’t consider any other programme. Connecting three prestigious schools across three continents is a unique concept – there’s simply no parallel”

Anthony Ho-Yin Mak (EMBA-Global Asia), Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 5 |

Ozgur Burak Akkol

TurkishHuman Resources DirectorKoÁ HoldingIstanbul, Turkey

Coordinated HR at a group level in a global context, including 100,000 people spread across six different industries and more than 30 companies. Currently managing an annual budget of around US$1.8 billion. Chairman of a group pension fund, which managed US$780 million worth of assets in 2016.

Hasan Al Attas

United Arab EmiratesAsset ManagerMubadala Investment CompanyAbu Dhabi, UAE

A member of the executive team at Mubadala Healthcare. Responsible for the growth strategy of a healthcare portfolio within the UAE and GCC. Previously CEO of the first telemedicine business in the UAE. Led financial and operational enhancements, and delivered significant savings while improving the quality of services provided.

Adel Al Saady

Canadian/SyrianHead Office and Operations ManagerLead Contracting and Trading LtdDubai, UAE

Accomplished senior manager at one of the largest energy construction contractors in the MENA region with extensive multi-disciplinary, leadership and international experience. Expertise in bidding for, negotiating and managing multimillion US dollar contracts. Background in engineering, construction, operations and management.

Will Allen

CanadianSenior Director of SalesSunrise BrokersHong Kong

Significant work experience in the financial services industry with a focus in capital markets and wealth management. Previous employers include US financial institutions, Canadian banks and European broker/dealers. Holds the necessary licenses to deal in securities and derivatives. Graduated from McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management with a Bachelors of Commerce (major in finance). Is a member of the CFA Society.

Regina Agbota

French/BenineseProject Manager Risk TransformationHSBCLondon, UK

Responsible for the implementation of risk management solutions. Led a multicultural change delivery team across three continents. Successfully delivered a multimillion US dollar IT project deployed globally, across 50 sites. Passionate about financial technology.

Onsel Bugra Akkol

TurkishGeneral ManagerSelamliqueIstanbul, Turkey

Senior consumer goods executive with extensive international experience. Broad expertise in sales, marketing, change programmes, and strategy development and execution. Led a business with US$200 million+ revenue resulting in 25% average growth annually. Now accountable for international expansion of a beverage business, leading a team of more than 120 people across multiple locations.

The EMBA-Global programme brings together an elite international network of business professionals. Through the world renowned-faculty and unique global curriculum, students have exclusive access to the most illuminating ideas, ground-breaking research and innovative international business practices. Whether they choose EMBA-Global Americas and Europe or EMBA-Global Asia, students are equipped with the tools to create the future of global business.

EMBA-Global class profiles

KeyEMBA-Global Americas and Europe EMBA-Global Asia

| 6 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Violet Chen

ChineseProduct ManageriRobotBoston, USA/Shanghai, China

Design-thinking innovator with deep insight into the Chinese market and extensive experience of managing cross-functional projects. Responsible for developing a global product with a strong China focus. At iRobot China, successfully launched five products in China and started the company’s largest e-commerce platform.

David Chiu

CanadianManager DirectorEF Education FirstShanghai, China

Mental health professional, operational manager and disruptive educator. Currently senior academic manager at the world’s largest private language education company. Previous experience as practising counselling psychologist. Passionate about the language training industry.

Roy Choi

AmericanCo-Founder and General PartnerKnighted CompaniesLos Angeles, CA, US

Entrepreneur in entertainment, gaming and other creative industries. Servant leader with track record of growing companies to more than 1,000 employees. Philanthropic projects include promoting children’s gender equality in developing countries.

Chi Kin Chui

South African/Hong KongSenior Corporate Finance TransactorRand Merchant BankJohannesburg, South Africa

Investment banking professional with broad experience in pensions, insurance and capital markets. Completed numerous high-profile M&A transactions in the financial services sector and has expertise in cross-border transactions. Currently responsible for building a China-Africa corridor advisory business and leading a client-centric, solution-driven initiative across multiple product teams.

Romain Barbier

AndorranHead of MembershipSarmentSingapore

Responsible for memberships for a global wine and lifestyle services provider based in Singapore that connects a privileged network of private and corporate members through exclusive experiences. Previously a private banker for boutique Swiss family-owned private bank, and a French multinational banking and financial services company

Martin Becker

GermanSenior Vice President/Team Leader Office Leasing DüsseldorfJLLDüsseldorf, Germany

Real estate professional; currently senior vice president of a financial and professional services company. Team leader of the financial office leasing business in Düsseldorf, Germany. Experience in departments such as industrial leasing and the international desk in New York. Expert in global, complex negotiations with national and international clients.

Jason Boldt

AmericanResearch DirectorGartnerChicago, US

Research director for corporate finance and technology practice, serving CFOs at Fortune Global 500 companies. Leads multicultural, geographically dispersed project teams. Managed a multimillion US dollar product expansion across 12 countries and launched a new advisory business for finance technology executives. Currently responsible for an internal M&A integration project.

Emmanuel Castro Hernandez

MexicanAuxiliary SecretaryGovernment of the State of MexicoToluca, State of Mexico

Responsible for supplying informational, analytical and legal materials for the Mexican government. Currently manages the timely follow-up and execution of instructions to secretaries of the members of the cabinet. Previously head of sales and operations management in a beverage distribution family business. Passionate about social welfare and economic development issues.

Oleksandr Antonenko

UkrainianCEOALLBIZKyiv, Ukraine

Currently leads a global B2B marketplace company with multicultural teams in more than 10 countries. Delivered breakeven in operating activities and implemented a customer-retention strategy. Proven track record in performing financial and controlling functions for various multimillion US dollar projects in diverse industries including metallurgy, IT, FMCG, investments, sports, construction and hospitality.

Gagik Arzumanyan

ArmenianCEOHighbury Food and Beverage Limited Yerevan, Armenia

Skilled finance and business development executive with expertise in strategic analysis, project management and budgeting. Instrumental in arranging financing and successful implementation of the largest mining project in Armenia, worth US$330 million. Previously held top public sector positions promoting key reforms. Currently overseeing operations and expansion of several regional companies.

Moin Asad

BritishVice President, Global ChemicalsSociété GénéraleFrankfurt, Germany

Experienced corporate financier and investment banking professional with international experience across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Currently responsible for leading chemicals sector investment banking coverage globally. Previously developed extensive investment banking experience across diversified industrials, transport and telecoms sectors globally. Broad expertise in M&A, capital markets, strategic advisory and entrepreneurship

Stephanie Bao

ChinesePresident AssistantCGCOC GroupBeijing, China

International infrastructure investment and consultancy professional. Creator of multilateral cooperative platforms linking UK and Germany partners to promote infrastructure development in emerging markets. Knowledge of providing solutions for transportation public-private partnership projects and industrial investment in Africa and Asia. Extensive background in journalism and financial analysis.

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 7 |

Marta Diaz

SpanishCEOGhallium InvestmentsSingapore

Entrepreneur focused on business opportunities between Asia and Spain. Currently founder and owner of a food and beverage company in Singapore and a wholesales company in Asia. Experience managing operations and business strategy, reaching more than US$1 million revenue in the first year. Prior experience as derivatives and algorithmic trader.

David Evans

BritishDirectorMerck & Co., IncPhiladelphia, US

Passionate healthcare leader with international experience across the public, private and third sectors. Experience within a multinational pharmaceutical company in roles spanning commercial and R&D divisions in the UK and US. Expertise across politics and business interface; recently seconded to UK government to advise on life sciences policy development.

Cyrille Flichy

French/SwissHead of Investment AdvisoryArab Bank SwitzerlandGeneva, Switzerland

Leads a highly skilled investment team managing US$1 billion, including pension fund and asset allocation funds on behalf of financial institutions and high net-worth individuals. Established and developed a wide-ranging and refined bank investment platform. Designed a bank’s advisory business for MENA-based clients and steered cross-business development.

Alexey Fomin

RussianPartnerPWCMoscow, Russia

Business professional at leading metals and mining assurance practice in Russia. Launched and managed regional office; which performed above expectations. Coordinated restructuring of business development function of assurance practice in Russia. Launched and supervised new marketing initiatives.

Angela Cui

Chinese/AmericanCo-Founder/Managing DirectorKoson Capital Houston, US/Shanghai, China

Boutique investment firm owner specialising in financial services to Chinese state-owned companies. Previous experience in Proctor & Gamble marketing. Extensive knowledge in linking global resources with Chinese state-owned businesses. Currently leading government projects with international trading and trade finance.

Matthew Danos

AustralianDirector, Investor ServicesWingateAustralia

Experience across multiple asset classes including real estate, law, private equity, consumer finance and retail. Currently responsible for engaging and partnering with some of Australia’s largest family offices and high net-worth individuals across a range of investment opportunities.

Monica F. Davis

AmericanPrincipalKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.New York, US

Product manager responsible for global capital raising and business development activities for strategic partnerships and separately managed accounts at a US$130 billion+ global investment firm. Skilled at partnering across functional areas to drive innovative product development and implementation. Knowledgeable Private Equity fundraising management executive with diverse experience across alternative asset classes.

Pierre-Olivier Dehon

FrenchGlobal Strategy ManagerClimalife/Dehon GroupParis, France

Dynamic family business leader in chemical industry with strong international exposure. Experienced business law professional with expertise in international business and trade affairs. Currently global strategy manager and business development coordinator for chemical and automotive division. Dedicated project manager; skilled at leading multicultural teams across more than three continents.

Giacomo Clerici

ItalianManaging DirectorCoeclerici Far East (PTE) LtdSingapore

Senior international executive and board member with extensive experience in the global commodity market. Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting and IT. Led teams in complex cross-border transactions with responsibilities including deal origination, evaluating investment opportunities, managing due diligence and arranging specific financing.

Connie Yue He

ChineseDirectorVermilion Partners LLPMunich, Germany

Multilingual investment banking professional with expertise in cross-border M&A deals across Europe and China, corporate finance and Private Equity investment. Currently responsible for business development and transaction execution in Europe and China valued at more than €3 billion. Experienced in managing multicultural teams. Certified Public Accountant qualified.

Riccardo Conti

Italian Managing DirectorFantini USANew York, US

Responsible for North American branch of Italian-based designer, manufacturer and distributor. Successfully launched a US subsidiary and expanded the business to America, the company’s largest export market. Extensive product development, sales and marketing experience. Involved in an African humanitarian project.

Benoit Conti

FrenchStrategy and Performance ManagerUNDPNew York, US

Strategy management expert focused on performance and strategy of economic and social programmes for developing countries. Responsible for the strategic management of an intergovernmental organisation’s development programme to promote international cooperation. Previous experience working in academia in philosophy of mind and cognitive sciences.

| 8 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Arvid Haentsch

German

Head of HR ConsultingVolkswagen Group ChinaBeijing, China

HR professional with broad international experience and cross-functional knowledge, particularly in the Chinese automotive industry. Team leader with a recent focus on developing and implementing strategic organisational targets, such as succession planning and localisation.

Francisco Heffesse

Argentinian CEO Stirling Capital Ventures LTD/ Hoteles al Sur SAFlorida, US / Buenos Aires, Argentina

Founded a multimillion dollar real estate company in the US, and a timber production company in Brazil, leading a multicultural team across three countries. Achieved 300% growth in assets within 18 months and 50% growth in revenue within six months. Developed and implemented a real estate asset class diversification strategy.

Victoria Hoffman

AmericanAssociate Director of Client ValueDebevoise & Plimpton LLPNew York, US

Associate director of client value at an international law firm. Specialises in measuring client and matter profitability, determining pricing and staffing best practices, and driving behavioural change. Models impact of new legal funding products, designs software and reporting to measure value, and works with clients to build legal management programmes.

Nadia Huang

TaiwaneseSpecial Assistant to the ChairmanLin BioScience, Inc.Taipei City, Taiwan

Extensive experience in private and investment banking, investment portfolio management, venture capital investment and Japanese real estate market. Previously managed an investment portfolio focusing on smart phone components, biotechnology and entertainment industries. Currently responsible for market analysis, investor relations and IPOs.

Olesya Gromenko

RussianHead of Market RiskAlfa BankMoscow, Russia

Risk management practitioner with extensive experience in market risk for both trading and banking books, and operational risk. Currently head of market risk in one of Russia’s largest privately-held financial institutions. CFA and professional risk manager charterholder.

Farhad Guliyev

AzerbaijaniChief Commercial and Strategy OfficerAzerbaijan Caspian Shipping CompanyBaku, Azerbaijan

Executive with extensive experience in commercial/financial management and business development. Facilitated transformation of business after the merger of two companies, with a total capital of more than US$500 million. International experience in financial and management consulting across Commonwealth of Independent States and US, particularly in mid- and up-stream oil and gas industry.

John D. Hadeed

AmericanDirector – HRJ.Crew Group, Inc.New York, US

Senior HR and retail operations leader responsible for global learning; strategy development and execution; corporate HR support; corporate communications; and organisational development for US$2 billion US-based, global, omni-channel fashion retailer. Previously responsible for learning and development for international expansion in Canada, Europe and Asia.

Martin Haller

GermanHead of IntermodalSBB CargoOlten, Switzerland

Logistics executive responsible for leading a European railway operator and terminal business. Launched and now leads a large infrastructure joint venture. Responsible for new business development. Previous experience in consulting, leading teams across Europe, Middle East and Russia. Expertise in corporate strategy, M&A, cost reduction and transformation.

Gael Forterre

FrenchCo-founderArticle22 and Armori Capital ManagementBrooklyn, US

Entrepreneur, co-managing both an investment fund focused on small-listed companies and an ethical jewellery brand, upcycling undetonated bomb metal from Laos. Extensive experience in capital markets, trading, and investing in and operating small companies. Passionate about entrepreneurship as an investor and operator.

Denis Gaiduk

UkrainianCEOQuoin Rock WinesStellenbosch, South Africa

Highly motivated entrepreneur currently developing multicultural projects in winemaking, hospitality and restaurant businesses in South Africa. Developed strategy, launched projects and now performs strategy executions. Built international sales network in America, Europe, Asia and domestic markets.

Ramiro Garay

PeruvianPortfolio ManagerING GroupAmsterdam, The Netherlands

Investments portfolio manager with expertise in multi-asset strategies, fixed income, Asset Liability Management, fund structuring and capital origination. Formerly active in the technology sector, leading cross-border negotiations, project finance and corporate development activities covering Latin America.

Tim Granter

AustralianDirector, Global MarketingCotyNew York, US

Global marketing professional with extensive experience in brand management of luxury fragrances and cosmetics. Currently responsible for developing and globally deploying corporate brand strategy, long-term growth planning, innovation pipeline, marketing campaigns and license management. Proven results-focused leader with a passion for people, culture and diversity.

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 9 |

Patrick Kennedy

AmericanPresident Northeast RegionArthur J Gallagher & Co.New York, US

Senior insurance executive responsible for leading a brokerage operation with US$150 million P&L and more than 500 employees. Experience delivering results through innovation, new business development and M&A across multiple geographies and products. Track record of sourcing, negotiating and integrating acquisition companies.

Ara Khachatryan

ArmenianGroup Chief Finance OfficerGalaxy ConcernYerevan, Armenia; Minsk, Belarus; Tbilisi, Georgia

Highly experienced finance executive focused on analytical thinking and strategy. Led multinational teams in complex environments, created successful development plans and engineered and implemented business processes internationally. Also lectures in financial management, accounting and performance management.

Jisoo Kim

South KoreanSenior CuratorSungkok Art and Cultural FoundationSeoul, South Korea

Responsible for curating exhibitions in an art museum specialising in modern and contemporary art. Extensive experience in the operations of non-profits with a focus on development strategy. International experience across Europe, the US and Asia.

Elena Kostyaeva

AustrianDirector, Global Natural ResourcesRaiffeisen Bank International AGVienna, Austria

Experienced finance professional with extensive international experience in debt portfolio management and corporate strategic development. Broad expertise in the commodities trade finance, project and acquisition finance. Currently managing multinational debt portfolio comprising key commodities players. Skilled at strategic thinking, communication, and analytical and problem-solving competences.

Mike Jenkins

AmericanDirector, Global Real Estate and Workplace StrategyHerbalifeLos Angeles, US

Dynamic real estate professional with extensive acquisitions, development, leasing and workplace strategy experience. Currently overseeing worldwide real estate portfolio consisting of more than 550 locations spanning 94 countries. Previous experience in international diplomacy with the US embassy in New Zealand.

Natt Jiratiticharoen

ThaiGM – MarketingKC and DBangkok, Thailand

Managing director in property developer and real estate investor company based in Bangkok, Thailand. Specialising in residential projects for sell and rent, the company has developed apartment projects and is now moving forward to the hospitality industry. Working on a boutique hotel chain and aiming to expand the area of development and investment across the region in the near future.

Banu Kannu

SingaporeanAccount ManagerWärtsilä CorporationShanghai, China

Multilingual strategic marketing and business development professional with strong global experience in maritime and offshore industries. Proven track record in initiating and implementing innovation and digitalisation across marketing, sales and business development. Experienced manager of multinational teams across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Fluent in Mandarin.

Farah Kassim

CanadianDirector, Product ManagementRoyal Bank of CanadaToronto, Canada

Skilled financial services and strategic leader with a global mindset. Experience developing innovative products in fast-moving and competitive environments. Currently leading the largest payment portfolio within the organisation. Management consulting background leading teams across North America, Europe and Asia for the Fortune 500. Experience in partnership and business development, product development and M&As.

Sean Huang

TaiwaneseDirectorBlackRockTaipei, Taiwan

Team leader responsible for retail business with assets under management worth more than US$2.8 billion. Coordinated investment, marketing, back office, L&C and sales teams across the region to launch seven onshore funds with pioneering investments during 2013-2016, raising more than US$600 million. Highly skilled at leading change and cross-functional communication.

Asad Mehmood

PakistaniManager Corporate FinanceAbu Dhabi Ship BuildingAbu Dhabi, UAE

Strategic thinker with global experience in assurance, advisory, financial planning and analysis, and corporate finance. Experienced in leading and transforming diverse finance teams. Spearheaded various system and processes improvements, creating an effective and lean structure. Recognised by senior management for commercial acumen and profitable decision-making.

Stephen Irele

British/NigerianLead ConsultantTurner and TownsendPerth, Western Australia

Skilled professional in project development and execution, providing contracts and procurement advice to global clients operating in oil and gas, mining, railway and the built environment. Responsible for procurement of goods and services for multiple well offshore exploration drilling campaigns. Negotiated more than 20 master service agreements and master professional services agreements.

Faraan A. Irfan

PakistaniConsultant and Advisor, Joint Secretary, Founder and CEOFaraan Irfan, All Pakistan Music Conference, BeometricDubai, UAE/Lahore, Pakistan

Award-winning risk consultant and advisor. Strong international expertise across Southern Asia and the Middle East. Developed and implemented risk systems and corporate control frameworks with more than US$50 million in savings. Founder and CEO of emerging technology company. Promotes the preservation of Pakistani classical music. Coaches record-breaking swimmers with a focus on leadership development.

| 10 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Brian Liu

ChinaDirector, Finance and InvestmentsChina Evergrand Financial Leasing Group CO. Ltd Hong Kong

Experienced CEO at a Hong Kong-listed company. Proven history of working in different industries. Prior roles as president of a private equity fund and CFO of a listed company in Hong Kong. Responsible for taking the company public and led M&A transactions and fundraising. Member of the International Accountant Association and IFMA.

Palesa Makobe

South AfricanAudit PartnerKPMGNew York, US

Partner at KPMG in South Africa specialising in the audit of financial services institutions. Currently seconded to KPMG New York office as part of the audit innovation team focused on harnessing cognitive technology to transform the audit process.

Ameen Malhas

American/JordanianExecutive Director, StrategyLandorDubai, UAE

Brand strategy director leading projects with global and regional brands focused on their transformation and preparing them for innovation-driven growth. Experience in creative strategies spanning multiple industries including automotive, real estate, energy, financial services and telecoms in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Commonwealth of Independent States.

Alexandra Marciniak

American/FrenchMarketing ExecutiveFinancial ServicesLondon, UK

Senior marketing executive with international experience in the B2B financial technology sector. Expertise delivering innovative brand, content and digital marketing strategies that generate leads, increase customer retention, expand market share and drive revenue. Successfully builds relationships with stakeholders to translate product value propositions into unique messaging and campaigns that deliver.

Amelie Lan

ChineseBusiness Communication ManagerRoyal Dutch ShellShanghai, China

Passionate communication leader with extensive expertise in PR, corporate communication and consumer marketing. Currently leads internal communication and strategic mapping projects of a British-Dutch multinational oil and gas company’s lubricants business in China.

Victoria LaRosa

AmericanVice PresidentGoldman SachsNew York, US

Project manager focused on risk and crisis management with significant international and cross-functional experience. Focused on developing global frameworks for a complex organisation, with an emphasis on communications. Previous experience of launching an innovative digital product.

Jeffrey Liou

American/TaiwaneseCEOSomnoslim ClinicTaipei, Taiwan

Medical specialist with expertise in neuroregenerative, sleep, and obesity medicine specialising in the optimisation of cell therapy, sleep health and weight management. Developed and led a world-class autonomic and sleep testing laboratory at a premier US medical school. Currently developing novel non-invasive neurostimulation therapies for the treatment of obesity and sleep disorders.

May Liu

ChineseCEOMay Group InternationalBeijing, China

Entrepreneur and creative leader. Founder of a Chinese-based media production group with three subsidiary companies covering a range of diversified businesses, that connect China to the world. Previous experience as a documentary director for a British broadcaster.

Marcel Kruetzfeldt

GermanRegional Sales ManagerAudi Volkswagen Middle EastDubai, UAE

Professional experienced in sales, product marketing and business development. Extensive knowledge of the German and Middle Eastern markets. Strong knowledge of managing multicultural and diverse teams. Responsible for sales volume of US$200 million revenue, with a track record in leading strategic projects for a premium German automotive manufacturer.

Jeff Krug

AmericanFounder and CEONeopalHouston, US

Accomplished entrepreneur; skilled at identifying market opportunities, and founding and building industry-leading enterprises and teams. Proven engineering background in designing operations and automated manufacturing systems, with broad experience ranging from the computer industry to industrial wood products manufacturing. Currently developing and executing expansion strategies in the US and Southeast Asia.

Denis Kudin

UkrainianRetail Sales DirectorWOG Oil & Gas Kyiv, Ukraine

Entrepreneurial executive responsible for a network of 500 petrol stations, convenience stores and coffee shops. Manages US$1.7 billion in revenues and a team of 7,000 people. Elaborated new store concept and changed company’s organisational structure, raising nonfuel sales turnover by 108% and keeping fuel sales 35% above the market.

Rock Kuo

TaiwaneseAssociate PrincipalTexas InstrumentsTaipei City, Taiwan

Business technology professional. Skilled in business development and client relationship management. Manage annual US$400 million sales in revenue. Strong background in engineering and technology product design. Extensive experience of programme management, cross-functional team management and business analysis.

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 11 |

Enoho Mariam Paul-Ebiai

NigerianHead of External Relations, Human Resources and Corporate ServicesNewcross Exploration and Production LtdLagos, Nigeria

Extensive experience working in diverse positions in the Nigerian upstream oil and gas industry. Previous experience includes law, international relations, corporate communication and public affairs. An alumni member of the University of Cambridge, Aberdeen Business School and the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Brendan Peck

AmericanSr ManagerRELX GroupNew York, US

Credentialed actuary with expertise in US retirement and health benefits and a background in consulting. Currently driving strategic benefits initiatives in the US market. Extensive experience managing senior leaders, multiple vendors and other stakeholders to work towards a common purpose.

Tom Peterson

AmericanProgram ManagerLeidosArizona, US

Directed the sustainment activities for tactical biometrics systems deployed in support of the US Department of Defense and Department of Security overseas. Work included analysis, software development, hardware integration and information assurance activities. Transitioned internal research and development efforts into a cohesive product procuring major system components from multiple outside vendors.

Nicolas Poniatowski

French/ArgentineanDirectorStelac Advisory ServicesNew York, US

Senior investment professional in corporate finance and wealth management. Finance entrepreneur, VC/PE investor and board member with expertise in capital markets and strategic advisory. Cross-sector background experience including oil and gas, utilities and consumer companies with a US, Latin America and African focus. Council member of a sixth generation family.

Brian O’Reilly

IrishHead Of Global Sales DevelopmentAdRollNew York, US

Strategy consultant turned global leader within venture-backed technology space. Experience scaling early-to mid-stage technology businesses. Previous experience via engagements working at C-level on strategic initiatives for blue-chip companies and government bodies.

Damien Obradovic

French/GermanSenior ManagerEYBerlin, Germany

Cross-border buy-side and sell-side due diligence specialist in the fields of aerospace and defence, industrial products, real estate and private equity, advising on more than 50 cross-border transactions. Tripled the revenues of the transaction French desk in Germany. Responsible for the aerospace and defence sector after leading three trans-European deals worth more than US$1 billion.

Elenie Panos

AustralianDirector – Innovation and Enterprise SolutionsKPMG LLPNew York, US

Accomplished business executive with extensive international and cross-functional expertise. Instrumental in the build of a Big Four audit firm in Europe, achieving US$55 million in revenues and 500 staff within three years of trading. Currently leading large-scale innovation investments including cognitive technologies and analytics to advance the practice’s people, culture, processes and work product.

Jigar Parekh

IndianDirectorJuwi Renewable EnergiesSingapore

Results-oriented C-level executive with senior management and leadership experience in energy investments, project finance and corporate finance in wide-ranging geographies. Strong business partner and negotiator with analytical and strategic expertise. Focused on energy and infrastructure businesses. Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India.

Ryan McKamie

AmericanSenior Information Security AnalystVisaSan Francisco, US

Cyber security specialist with extensive technology leadership experience. Leads development of executive and board-level information security risk reporting and metrics for a global payments technology company. Previously served as US army officer responsible for leading technical teams in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. CISSP, CRISC, and CISM qualified.

Dan Paul Muntean

RomanianTransaction Services Value CreationDeloitteLondon, UK

Private equity, transaction services and consulting management firms expertise. Previous experience includes managing director of a Swiss global corporation, leading restructuring projects, implementing and executing strategy, and interim management and advisory board mandates.

Eisuke Murakami

JapaneseManager, Hong Kong District OfficeKajima Development Pte LtdHong Kong

Extensive experience in real estate market in Southern and South East Asia. Successfully coordinated the implementation of a large-scale public-private partnership complex development project in Myanmar. Currently responsible for facilitating real estate development projects in Hong Kong.

Eyitayo Netufo

NigerianDirector, Debt Capital Markets AfricaStandard Chartered BankDubai, UAE

Investment banking professional with regional responsibilities and deep relationships across 12 African countries. Structured and executed various market-first transactions and successfully repositioned credit stories to help raise billions of US dollars from domestic and global debt capital markets. Passionate about technology and manufacturing start-ups.

| 12 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Calvin Shueh

AmericanInternational Business Development ConsultantDraft KingsTaipei, Taiwan

Dynamic executive experienced in fantasy sports, poker and online gaming industry. Developed and implemented strategies to drive growth and open new markets for international brands across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Responsible for profit and loss, strategy, risk management, business development, marketing, negotiations, relationship management and operational excellence.

Claudia Simler

Danish/GermanCOOREFUNITENairobi, Kenya

International executive with cross-cultural management experience. Knowledge in technology development for low-income African markets and multi-sector partnership approaches, and social impact entrepreneurship. Leads multinational team and large corporate partnership portfolio. Passionate about impact investing and growing businesses in the social sector.

Guriqbal Singh

AustralianSenior ManagerAccentureMelbourne, Australia

Trusted C-level technology senior advisor, skilled at shaping strategic vision and leading value-driven global transformations. Currently managing a portfolio worth more than US$100 million, generating innovative deals. Extensive experience across Australasia in agile and digital transformation. Industry experience in telecoms, financial services, FMC.G, aviation and government

Sal Smeke

AmericanPrincipalSalt Equities, Real Estate NYCNew York, USA

Founder and President of Salt Equities, a large real estate organization headquartered in New York with presence in the residential, commercial, hospitality and retail markets. Experienced in working with family offices, investment banks and sovereign wealth funds in their New York real estate investments.

Fiodar Sanko

BelarusianSenior SurveyorCBRELondon, UK

Experienced real estate professional with a background in consulting, advisory and transaction services and development. Currently managing real estate portfolio account transactions throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, totalling approximately 4.25 million sqm in size.

Rishabh Saraogi

IndianCFOASMACS GroupKuwait/Dubai/Mumbai

Extensive cross-functional experience in finance, business development and operations. Revamped the finance department of a US$300 million conglomerate operating across seven countries. Developed contracting division in Kuwait with around 1,000 project employees. Responsible for building strategic partnerships with global engineering companies. Background in multi-manager Private Equity investment and public accounting in the US.

Jeremy Sargent

BritishFounderThe Happy MonkGuangzhou, China

UK and Hong Kong qualified lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience advising foreign companies on establishing and operating businesses in China. Founder of award-winning food and beverage group in Guangzhou. Awarded an OBE for legal and business services in 2012.

Sarah Clark Schiff

AmericanProduct ManagerFacebookMenlo Park, California, US

Product manager with a global outlook, currently working for a renowned American for-profit corporation and online social media and social networking service. Successfully leads a product and engineering team helping businesses understand the impact of their marketing efforts on sales and brand equity. Previous experience as a special education teacher.

Yan Qi

ChineseLegal, Compliance and Risk Manager, North AsiaThe Warranty GroupShanghai, China

Legal counsel with extensive experience in US-headquartered international law firms advising multinational corporations on cross-border legal and regulatory matters. Crossover collaboration experience with China Global Exchange Market-listed internet companies and fintech start-ups. Experienced in industry transformation.

Ricardo Rahme

French-LebaneseGroup Chief Legal OfficerHariri GroupBeirut, Lebanon

Specialist in structured financing and cross-border M&A; coordinated and supervised the legal teams of a GCC and Middle East regional group. Led various cross-border multibillion M&A and structured financing transactions in several sectors such as telecoms, banking and insurance, involving jurisdictions such as the UK, France, Turkey, Jordan, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Hersh Sahai

AustralianConsulting ManagerIBB Consulting GroupNew York City, US

Management consultant specialising in the media and entertainment industry. Trusted adviser to executive leaders in news media, video, technology and machine learning. Currently creating an organisation to support international expansion for an innovative news media business. Additionally advising an early stage start-up using machine learning in the aviation industry.

Vishal Sani

BritishHead of MembershipHindustan Trading Company LtdHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Family business executive. Significant expertise in apparel sourcing and production in South Eastern Asia for major US retailers and brands. Currently responsible for overseeing marketing, sales and operations. Skilled strategist in brand development and supply chain management.

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 13 |

Shelley Wang

Hong KongCEOCentral China International Asset ManHong Kong

CEO of an international asset management company based in Hong Kong. Responsible for investment analysis, investment portfolio of bonds, equities and structured products, marketing, fundraising and product development. Previously managed client network across China and reported to the group company’s director.

Melissa Wang

CanadaSenior Manager, Commercial PartnershipsONE ChampionshipBeijing, China

International professional with an interest in Asia. Commercial partnerships manager for a Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion company. Extensive experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Led the launch of some of the most exciting brands in Asia.

Kenny Wong

ChineseNew York Chief RepresentativeBeijing Poly International AuctionNew York, US

Senior executive at a leading Chinese auction house specialising in Chinese art, including auction, private sale, art consulting, museum and art fund managing. Currently responsible for expanding operations across North America, with more than US$100 million in transactions. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management and business development.

Travis Woodward

AmericanAnalystPattern EnergyTokyo, Japan

Extensive expertise in renewable energy and finance, including several years of consulting and research at a pioneering clean energy company. Further experience at two renewable energy yield co/developers focusing primarily on solar and wind.

Alberto Tono

ItalianManaging DirectorATCLondon, UK

International entrepreneur with expertise in complex projects, such as offshore renewables. Skilled at leading multicultural teams spread across Europe, and at managing multimillion budget. Currently board member of companies in Spain and the UK. Executing a strategic project, which has increased company sales by 50% in eight months.

Vladyslav Voytenko

UkrainianChief Commercial OfficerWest Oil GroupKiev, Ukraine

Commercial director of a corporation operating a chain of gasoline stations and convenience stores in the Ukraine, with US$2 billion revenues, supplying 14 countries. Previous experience as director of supply and sale of crude products for another oil refining company. Responsible for launching the first pipeline transporting Caspian oil to Western Europe.

Angie Wang

CanadianSenior Strategy ManagerLenovo GroupBeijing, China

Global strategist with extensive experience in management consulting, investment planning, cross-functional, cultural management and business analytics in high-tech sector. Delivered strong track record managing strategic planning, E2E business transformation and integrating acquired businesses, including a US$3 billion M&A deal, at a group level and for a global Fortune 500 company.

Benjamin Wang

Hong KongExecutive DirectorRoyal Deluxe Holding LtdHong Kong

Executive director responsible for the company’s IPO. Currently oversees the group’s operations, business development, HR, finance and administration teams.

Matthew Stone

AmericanSenior DirectorFTI ConsultingNew York, US

Skilled finance and accounting professional responsible for leading engagement teams for a prominent professional services provider. Consulting expertise in business valuation, post-acquisition disputes and forensic investigations. Clients include law firms, financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms. Previously led a multinational, multicultural team spread across three continents.

Ronald E Sweeney

AmericanAttorneyAvant Garde Management, Inc.New York/Los Angeles, US

Accomplished attorney at a consulting firm with a core focus on business, entertainment and sports. Extensive experience practising law in the entertainment industry. Successfully represented numerous popular entertainers and entertainment companies. Previously executive vice president and president of an American music company and American record label respectively.

Zain Talyarkhan

AmericanDirector, Russia/CIS & IndiaChristie’sLondon, UK/Moscow, Russian Federation

Dynamic fine art and luxury goods executive with experience of launching and leading businesses across emerging markets including Russia, India and the Middle East. Manages a portfolio of high net-worth private and corporate clients with annual sales in excess of US$50 million. Currently leads teams in Moscow, Mumbai and New Delhi.

Nelly Tomashevskaya

RussiaGlobal Business Development Manager Metal Chimica GroupPineto, Italy

Business development professional experienced in cross-border transactions. Successfully developed new international markets for a leading manufacturing company. Coordinated M&As and joint ventures. Negotiated multimillion US dollar agreements with multinationals and led multicultural teams across Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Currently managing innovative start-up that provides solutions for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food packaging.

| 14 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Solmaz Zeidi

Iranian/British/CanadianAssociateProctor and Matthews ArchitectLondon, UK

Project architect and associate at award-winning architectural practice. Experience in marrying creativity and business.

Anthony Zhang

AmericanStrategic Program ManagerPayPalShanghai, China

Entrepreneur with diverse global experience. Built around US$100 million venture-funded companies and led global initiatives at multinationals across FCMG and technology, media and telecoms sectors. Currently managing initiatives in a market worth more than US$600 billion. Board member of a family-owned conglomerate focused on property development and agriculture sectors.

Qi Zhu

ChineseDirectorHOdo GroupNew York, US

Senior manager with diverse experience in international trade and investment. Extensive expertise in import and export, business development, fashion marketing and sales, global investment in China, and cross border M&A. Currently responsible for global strategic investment, investment management and overseas business development

EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019 15 |

EMBA-Global Americas and Europe 2019 class

EMBA-Global Asia 2019 class

| 16 EMBA-Global | Graduating class of 2019

Contact us:Whether you're an individual considering EMBA-Global as the next step in developing your career, a recruiter or an employer planning for senior talent development with a global focus, we'll do everything we can to assist you in the decision-making process.

We encourage you to contact an office in your region with any questions.

The AmericasColumbia Business SchoolExecutive MBA ProgramsUris Hall3022 Broadway, Room 216New York, NY 10027Tel: +1 212 854 1961apply@gsb.columbia.edu

Europe, the Middle East and AfricaLondon Business SchoolDegree ProgrammesRegent’s ParkLondon NW1 4SAUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7000 7509embaglobal@london.edu

Asia PacificHKU Business SchoolThe University of Hong KongRoom 104, Level 1, Block B, Cyberport 4100 Cyberport RoadHong KongTel: +852 3962 1262asia@emba-global.com

www.emba-global.com