Kent Business School MBA Student Directory 2015

THE KENT MBASTUDENT DIRECTORY2015

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“The Kent MBA provides a unique executive development opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their career. It is distinguished by its interscholastic approach; invaluable practical corporate experience, the class excursion to Paris and Brussels to meet leading academics and practitioners; and the intimate class size offering dedicated teaching and an environment fostering discussion and networking.”

Dr Pamela YeowDirector of the Kent MBA programme

Senior Lecturer in Management

Key application dates:

• Apply before 31 March 2015 for the Early Bird discount

• Apply before 31 August 2015 for 2015 entry

Discover the benefits of applying early with our Early Bird discount at www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/early-bird 2015/16 MBA starts 28 September 2015

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ABHISHEK SHARMA PART-TIME

British

Global Engineering Technical Specialist Cummins Power Generation Ltd, UK

Bachelor of Engineering University of Pune, India

Email: [email protected]

Results-oriented engineer with more than 10 years’ experience in the power generation industry, leading specialist teams to deliver new products to the global market.

Recently completed the Six Sigma Black Belt certification in global engineering and now responsible for strategy and product development for cooling systems.

Key professional achievements

Achieved cost savings of $2.1m by delivering improved cooling systems to clients.

Led a team of 70 engineers to create an award-winning STEM learning space at a local school.

Subsequently gained Courageous Leader Award.

Awarded Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Professional interests• Managing and developing people in

organisations

• Leading strategic projects for competitive advantage

• Value-adding innovation in new product development

Career AspirationsTo achieve a senior leadership role, and play a strategic position in organisational performance.

AKUA AFANYIWA APENTENG FULL-TIME

Ghanaian

Public Relations Manager Ogilvy & Mather Ltd, Ghana

Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Resource Development with Sociology University of Ghana, Ghana


Public Relations Manager providing PR strategies and media relations support to a range of multinational clients including: Tullow Oil, Accra Brewery Ltd, Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and Ostec I.T.

Significant experience in building corporate reputation and brand image, as well as operations management.


Achievedsignificantreputationalimprovement for Voltic Ltd by implementing a strategic communications drive and engaging with media for a plant tour and re-education.

As Operations Manager at Indigene Resources, reduced production costs by 10% through a programme of staff engagement and resourcing efficiencies.

Professional interests• Global business

• Leadership

• Collaboration and communication

Career AspirationsTobeoneofthemostinfluentialGhanaian female CEOs, well-known internationally, inspiring young adults to be ambitious and innovative in an ever-evolving world.


ANDY CUTTING PART-TIME

Enforcement policy professional, presently managing Ofcom’s approach to the management and protection of media broadcasting. Responsible for developing the strategic approach to enforcement regarding interference and other broadcasting related crime.

Advisor to senior management on the interpretation and implementation of legislation, the prioritisation of investigations undertaken and adapting to the changing enforcement environment.

Key professional achievementsOngoing responsibility for UK representation in European assemblies relative to EU Directives.

SuccessfullyfulfilledtheroleofTechnical Operations Manager during the 2012 Olympics and 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Achieved a high rate of criminal convictions in cases of illegal broadcasting.

Professional interests

• Media regulation and technology development

• Marketing strategy• E-commerce

Career aspirationsTo reach Director level within a regulatory environment, responsible for strategic decisions, innovation and ultimately making a difference.

BILAL AHMAD CHEEMA PART-TIME

Successful business owner of Inoxcare Ltd, exporting steel from the UK to overseas markets.

Previously gained significant experience in retail banking at Soneri Bank in Pakistan.


Achieved a Masters in Economics at the University of the Punjab.

Became Operation Manager at Soneri Bank Ltd.

Createdownbusinessindifficulteconomic climate.

Professional interests• Banking

• Finance

Career aspirationsTo enhance my professional experience and expand my business.

British

Spectrum Policy Manager The Office of Communications,UK


Pakistani

Director Inoxcare Ltd, UK

Master in Economics University of the Punjab, Pakistan


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KHADIJAH KEMIREMBE KADOMA FULL-TIME

Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for bringing products to new areas in order to promote health, wealth and freedom.

More recently, rose to assistant general manager, responsible for finances, day to day operations, interaction and client/customer satisfaction.


Worked with Dynapharm Malawi Ltd for a year, giving health training and multi-level marketing business strategies.

Successfully opened new business ventures in three countries.

Professional interests• Business

• Finance

Career aspirationsTo create and nurture market-leading businesses. To build and manage a nursing home for the elderly in Africa and provide shelter for vulnerable families in Africa.

KHALID AL RAISI FULL-TIME

Over 20 years experience in the Royal Air Force of Oman. Initially as an Engineering Officer and most recently Group Commander at Headquarters. Currently working as Project Manager for Oman MOD Logistics system.

Key professional achievementsReplaced Jet Trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force of Oman. Managed the F-16 Sustainment programme for the Royal Air Force of Oman.Played international basketball for Oman for more than 15 years.

Professional interests• Large-scale project management

within the military sector

Career aspirationsTo achieve a leading position in one of the top companies in Oman.

Ugandan

Assistant G.M/Finance Manager Dynapharm Ltd,Tanzania

Bachelor of Office and Information Management Makerere University, Uganda


OmaniProject Manager, MOD Logistics Royal Air Force of Oman, OmanMBA in Engineering and Management Portsmouth University, UKEmail: [email protected]


Three years of operation systems development experience and two years of managerial experience as an assistant project leader with NEC Corporation.

Joined NEC Soft Ltd in 2006 and for over two years belonged to the National Security Solution Division. After that, transferred to NEC Corporation, working there until 2011. Experienced operation systems development in the first project that lasted for three years. Gained knowledge of designing systems and programming skills.

Key professional achievementsLed a team of experts in the implementation of national security systems for the Japanese government.

Professional interests• Leadership

• Strategic decision-making

Career aspirationsTo formulate effective global business strategies to improve economies around the world.

KIMIKO NOZU FULL-TIME

KOSUKE USUI FULL-TIME

Over three years experience of working with Toyota (Motor-corporation-related) major automotive parts manufacturer and over seven years as a turnaround consultant working witth various SMEs.During career as a consultant, developed mid-term business improvement plan for clients in financial difficulty. Also conducted environment analysis and financial analysis, consequently devising and deploying measures based upon these.


Acheived£1.5mgrossprofitleadingstrategic development at Osaka branch.

Delivery of business continuity for 50 public companies through consultation.

Led four large consultation projects.

Professional interests• Marketing

• Developing strategies for sustainable growth

Career aspirationsTo be a competitive global leader and workeitherataconsultingfirm,thecorporate planning and strategy division of a company, or to be a company manager.

Japanese

Project Manager NEC Corporation, Japan

Bachelor of Information Science University of Toho, Japan


Japanese

Deputy Division Manager Yamada business consulting Co. Ltd,Japan

Bachelor of Law Rikkyo University, Japan


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LINDA A. OBENG-OSEI FULL-TIME

Worked in finance for two years as an investment analyst. Then undertook a three month internship with KPMG Ghana (audit unit) regarding the principle practicalities of accounting.

Had the opportunity to work with Vodafone Foundation Ghana. Responsible for corporate social responsibility and in charge of selecting and monitoring impactful community based projects.

Key professional achievementsCreated a criteria for selecting investment portfolios.

Planned and organised Charity programme for 100 people.

Managed a budget of £1m for charity work.

Professional interests• Banking

• Finance

Career aspirationsTo become a member of top level managementinthenextfiveyearsatareputablefinancialinstitution.

After completing a term of Service in the US army successfully created a photography business that has become a local market leader.

More recently, having moved into the non-profit sector, created unique and innovative solutions to complex social problems, through the use of modern business experience.


Served four years in the US Army.

Created own company which was successfully grown over a six year period, then sold.

Workedforanon-profitagencyandcollaboratively developed a program to assist homeless veterans.

Professional interests• Social responsibility

• Non-profitsector

• Environmental sustainability

Career aspirationsTo work for the United Nations in the area of sustainable economic development.

LAUREN McCLINTOCK FULL-TIME

AmericanSenior Director of Veterans Services Family & Community Services, USABachelor of Arts, Psychology Kent State University, USA


GhanaianInvestment Analyst Cyrano Management, GhanaBachelor of Business Administration Central University College, Ghana



LOREZ MOHAMMAD ALSHAR FULL-TIME

Worked in the Middle East as a wealth management professional. Successfully expanded core business into key markets around the world.

Following a career change from a procurement, achieved rapid promotion in the banking and finance industry.


AchievedUKCertificationbyTheChartered Institute for Securities & Investment (UK).

Acquiredseveralwealthy,highprofileclients in the Middle East at a young age.

Professional interests• Gold and investment trading

• Finance, Banking, Investments & Capital Markets

• Islamic Banking and Finance

Career aspirationsTo inspire and teach others in the investment industry and to be a part of a global multinational company.

MARK DUDA PART-TIME

Working in the energy solutions business, responsible for the technical review of generator sales and installation.

Transitioned from medical research at Imperial College London to a technology start-up focussing on R&D for alternative fuel combustion. Experienced in sales, project management, commissioning and the operations of combined, heat and power generation sites.

Key professional achievementsIdentifiedfaultygeneduplicationcontributing to breakthrough knowledge inthefieldofauto-immunedisease.

Part of the R&D team which delivered the operation of power generation engines on a 100% renewable fuel with negligible emissions.

Delivered a £1.2m power generation plant to a UK customer utilising waste fats as a fuel.


• Engine technologies

• Marketing strategy

• Leadership and career development

Career aspirations

To achieve a senior leadership position, and play a strategic role in organisational performance.

JordanianWealth Account Manager ADCB Bank Wealth Management Bachelor of Information Technology & Computer Science Yarmouk University, Jordan


BritishApplication Engineer Cummins Power Generation Ltd, UKBSc (Hons) Physiology & Pharmacology University of the West of England, UKEmail: [email protected]

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MELISSA CUMMINGS FULL-TIME

Works as an analyst conducting business audits for clients in financial services, improving their earnings potential.

Working from a young age in a voluntary and paid capacity, has developed practical and academic skills in the field of accounting. In particular, managing the cash flow, transactions and payroll of a small business in the Cayman Islands.

Key professional achievementsAchieved rapid promotion at The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, being the top performer in peer category.

Professional interests• Corporate Social Responsibility

• Innovation

• Team structures

Career aspirationsTo reach a senior leadership position in a world-renowned organisation, improvingtheprofitabilityoforganisations through effective consultancy.

OMAR H. ALKAHILY FULL-TIME

Qualified chemical engineer, working in operations for multinational companies including Schlumberger, Baker Hughes and Procter & Gamble. Successfully took an entertainment venture from start-up to high-growth SME.

Currently owns and runs a new E-commerce start-up. Developed and presented YouTube show generating 60m views, recognised as top regional influencer. Key professional achievements

Reduced daily production stops by 35% for a product line at P&G.

In a year at UTURN, doubled sales and increased social media reach by 700%.


• Leadership

• Managing medium to large businesses

Career aspirationsTo create educational products and services to produce critical thinking and progressive action for people to dramatically improve regional status quo.

BritishAnalyst, Banking Supervision Division The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Grand CaymanBachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma, USA


American/Yemeni/SaudiFounder/partner UTURN Entertainment, Lammt.comBachelor of Applied Chemical Engineering King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia



SAAD KHALID ALDALAQAN FULL-TIME

Enjoyed a successful career at the King Feisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia working in the medial industry as a Medical technological specialist for four years.

This involved having operational responsibilities regarding lab testing and analysis as well as making orders, following up with the companies and maintaining inventory.


Timemanagedtheworkflowofhospitalstaff.

Trained new staff in complex medical procedures.

Responsible for orders and lab inventory and then following up with partner companies.


• Medicalfield

• Management

Career aspirationsTo engage in a bold new business venture.

SABRINA Z. MOHAMMED-ARIFFIN FULL-TIME

Four years experience as an analyst and project manager in the Malaysian petroleum and ICT industries.

Recently this has included management of the end-to-end project life cycles of vast industrial undertakings. Whilst previous experience as a change and then business analyst led to extensive work on industry level communication mediums.


Established good working relationships with customers and clients.

Offered clients new plans and strategies for enhancements in each project.


• Entrepreneurship

Career aspirationsTo be a successful entrepreneur, replete with the creation of a coffee shop and a mini archive.

Saudi ArabianMedical Technological Specialist KFSH&RC, Saudi ArabiaBachelor of Applied Medical Science


MalaysianProject Manager PETRONAS ICT Sdn Bhd, MalaysiaBachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) International Business


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SAMANTHA LEONARD PART-TIME

Solicitor specialising in criminal defence with a focus on Crown Court cases and serious crime. Experience of training solicitors and paralegals and has held several Head of Department roles.

Following a career change, was a consultant solicitor and worked for a local sailing SME in marketing, sales, customer service and operations. Now working as a solicitor with an emphasis on organisation structure and change.

Key professional achievementsEarnedtwentypractisingcertificatesasa solicitor.

Nominated as the only defence solicitor on a Courts Committee set up by the HomeOffice.

Oversawacomplex,high-profilecasewhich went to the House of Lords.

Professional interests• Law

Career aspirationsTo develop a career that continues to be interesting, engaging and rewarding.

BritishSolicitor, Administration Max Reeves & Co, Elite Sailing, UKLaw LLB (Hons) University of Leeds


TUNDE MAJEKODUNMI FULL-TIME

Enjoyed a successful career in Nigeria working in a range of multinational organisations as an operations and accounting professional.

Relocated to the UK and has continued to study in Rail Transport Operations and Project Management, whilst working in a customer service role for the London Underground. Significant experience volunteering with a Victim Support Organisation.

Key professional achievementsManaged resources, developing a controlling system which increased profitabilityby25%insixmonths.

Received commendation from management on numerous occasions for delivering consistently world class customer service.

Negotiated and implemented vendor buy backs where there was excess stock, thus increasing the company’s liquidity.


• Business Management

• International Business

• Project Management

Career aspirationsTo become a manager in any organisation and ultimately

BritishCustomer Service London Underground Limited, UK.BSc (Hons) Business Management Canterbury Christ Church University



Accredited by The Association of MBA's (AMBA), the Kent MBA is internationally focused, academically rigorous yet innovative. The Kent MBA programme develops an in-depth understanding of business and management practices, and improves their personal skills in the core areas of management.

THINKING OF TAKING THE KENT MBA?Key application dates:

• Apply before 31 March 2015 for the Early Bird discount.

• Apply before 31 August 2015 for 2015 entry.

Discover the benefits of applying early with our Early Bird discount at www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/early-bird 2015/16 MBA starts 28 September 2015

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