THE KENT MBA – PARTICIPANT PROFILES

2011-2012

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Modular Executive Year Two

Jonathan Archer - Page 4 Galiya Ashinova - Page 5 Adedeji Adebayo Dosumu - Page 6 Richard Flynn - Page 7 Adelle Helen Martin - Page 8 Tawa Olaloko - Page 9 Festus Sowah - Page 10 Paul Verrion - Page 11 Modular Executive Year One

Ian Dancy - Page 12 Kafui Kosiwa Dzameshie - Page 13 Damon Mount - Page 14 Kayleigh Nicholson - Page 15 Thomas O'Donnell - Page 16 Alex Pearce - Page 17 Kyoung Hee Lee Poon - Page 18 Georgina Randsley De Moura - Page 19 Dr Garcia Tendayi Viki - Page 20 Colin Wright - Page 21

Full-time MBA

Kaleem Ahmad - Page 22 Ali Ahmed Habib Al Lawati - Page 23 Apinan Chaimanat – Page 24 Cheng-Hsing Chen - Page 25 Jia-Hung Chiou - Page 26 Chunjun Fan - Page 27 Yujie Hong - Page 28 Shashikant S Hosmani - Page 29 Goro Iwata - Page 30 Neelesh Juneja - Page 31 Mehtap Kusoglu - Page 32 Karen McCormick - Page 33 Ishraq Miralem - Page 34 Jinyu Pan - Page 35 Bijoy Puthoor - Page 36 Anuj Kumar Rungta - Page 37 Umar Saqaf - Page 38 Shankha Sarkar – Page 39 Namita Shashikant Shete - Page 40 Karn Sirinimitphol - Page 41 Hiroyuki Tagai - Page 42 Varun Surendra Tulsyan - Page 43 ChunYue Zhang - Page 44

The Kent MBA Participants Registered in 2011/2012

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Personal Statement: I have lived in Ramsgate (Kent, UK) for the majority of my life. I attended Chatham House Grammar School from where I moved onto the University of Portsmouth completing a class in Geographical Science (BSc). Following University I took a position in Pfizer where I supported the Finance Department. I then moved into a Global Business Manager role. Here I support several large organizations in the areas of Budget management, Resource forecasting, Performance Metrics/KPIs and participate/lead in many strategic business projects. 3 Key Achievements:

• Managed the creation of a Regulatory Operations Site presence in Shanghai.

• Implemented a Sourcing Strategy for the Clinical Quality Assurance Organization, a highly regulated environment.

• Developed a cross Divisional KPI Scorecard used for report to the Chief Medical Officer.

Professional Interests: My interests remain in the Strategic Business/Continuous Improvement areas. I enjoy working on projects that offer variety and challenge me in a way that fully exploit my strengths and enable me to improve areas that I am less strong at. Career Aspirations: I highly enjoy working in the pharmaceutical industry and the MBA will significantly contribute to progression within the company. My short term career goals are to complete the MBA and subsequently grow my current role and then to move into a more strategic business role that supports business acquisitions / strategies that are to be implemented. Kent Business School Email: jra24@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: jonathan.robert.archer@gmail.com

Jonathan Archer Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Pfizer Position Held: Global Business Manager, Business Performance and Resource Management Group Industry: Pharmaceuticals

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Personal Statement: I am a confident pro-active, ambitious, sociable person who is keen to learn new business concepts and share with my colleagues and subordinates. I have experience working both in teams and on my own. I have made rapid progress in my career extensively from admin assistant to Group supervisor of 120 people within 10 years. I believe that all is possible and most of us have potential and we just need to lead it to the right direction and take all opportunities which may add to your development. I am continuously assisting national employees in their development and training plans. I like travelling, and have travelled extensively around Europe, UK and Asia. I enjoy reading, horse riding, listen to music and gardening. 3 Key Achievements:

• Graduated from University and qualified as English teacher • Being appointed as Department Group Supervisor – one of the first Kazakh

national employees to replace Chevron expatriate employee. • First Kazakh national employee to be appointed as member of the Facilities

Engineering PDC board ( Personnel Development Commitee)

Professional Interests: Past member of the Institute of Administrative Management, member of Business Managers forums, SME in Manpower contracts. Operations Management, Personnel Development, Business development, Strategic Supply Chain Management. Career Aspirations: I aspire to become more qualified in business management roles and bring more value to the organisation and my country. Kent Business School Email: ga201@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: galiosh_78@mail.ru

Galiya Ashinova Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: Kazakhstan Current or Most Recent Employer: Tengizchevroil Position Held: SCM Category Manager Industry: Oil & Gas

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Personal Statement: A Self-Motivated and career-minded graduate with experience in Information system and Management. Adaptable to a dynamic environment and keen to use utmost effort to attain organisational goals. ISEB certified specialist with relevant experience of high-pressurised environment across a wide range of platforms. Experienced in analysing and managing of software applications developed in a client/server environment. An effective team player with good communication and interpersonal skills and able to work on own initiative. 3 Key Achievements:

• Project Delivery

Professional Interests: Business Management Career Aspirations: Want to own and manage a multinational company Kent Business School Email: aad9@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: djdosumu@yahoo.co.uk

Adedeji Adebayo Dosumu Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: Nigeria Current or Most Recent Employer: HMRC Position Held: Project Manager Industry: Public Sector

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Personal Statement:

• BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering 6 Yrs Service as an Avionics Technician in the British Army maintaining rotary winged aircraft.

• 7 Yrs at Cummins Power Generation progressing through Engineering Design, Engineering Management and into Marketing.

• 1 Yr conceiving and implementing new product opportunities at Megger Instruments.

3 Key Achievements:

• Part of the team tasked with introducing the Apache AH1 into service with the British Army.

• Part of a dedicated team with the goal of cost reduction through design of Electrical Power Generators, achieving $40M of global savings.

• Led the Engineering team for the introduction of the first EU Stage IIIA compliant diesel generator set.

Professional Interests: New Product Introduction, Strategic Planning Career Aspirations: Looking to develop cross functional managerial knowledge and experience in order to take advantage of new challenges and opportunities, ideally in strategic positions influencing business direction and growth. Kent Business School Email: rf202@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: rflynn@iee.org

Richard Flynn Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Megger Instruments Position Held: New Product Research Manager Industry: Electrical Test and Measurement

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Personal Statement: I am a disciplined, driven results orientated leader with over 22 years experience in business and finance with 7 years in a senior leadership role. I thrive and grow personally when I am learning new skills and competences. My key signature action is the ability to create high performing teams through teaching, coaching and by clarifying vision and purpose. I have achieved this through my ability to learn new skills and then practically apply what I have learnt combined with my leadership qualities. My approach to the management and development of people has meant that I act as a mentor to others, encouraging them to develop their own learning plans. I am currently mentoring 5 people both in an out of the organisation. 3 Key Achievements:

• Transformed a Business Unit by improving Customer Service and Colleague Engagement which resulted in the bank winning new business and becoming best in class.

• Developed a communication strategy to improve Colleague Engagement which has been rolled out across the division.

• Developed a Talent Programme to identify and develop future leaders within the division.

Professional Interests: Lean Manufacturing and process management systems or “The What”. Leadership and Management Psychology or “The How” (hearts & minds) Talent Management and Succession Planning or “The Future” Career Aspirations: My company has recognised my ability and has placed me in the Talent Programme and as a result I have to lead some challenging activities during the next 18 months, which combined with the Kent MBA will ensure that I keep moving towards the next stage in my career (Director) and personal life (Teacher). Kent Business School Email: am674@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: tt03ahm@yahoo.co.uk

Adelle Helen Martin Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Lloyds Banking Group Position Held: Head of Corporate Payments Industry: Financial

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Personal Statement: My academic background is business and finance however I got into the social care industry by chance. One of my friends became ill and in order to support them I read up about mental health and became interested. I landed myself a part time job in this sector so that I can have a better understanding about the illness and in turn be able to support her. I have being managing people for over ten years which has been challenging, I enjoy managing systems and changes. Most of all I like to achieve and enjoy challenges. 3 Key Achievements:

• Successfully supported three children through higher education; one is an accountant ACCA , second one is a finance and business auditor and the third is presently in his third year studying Civil engineer at Portsmouth University.

• Successfully develop four staff to become managers. Having six managers direct report to me with different support need and implementing changes to their individual units.

• Achieving my level 5 in Business and Management which is a two/three year course, but was able to complete it in one year. (Degree level ).

Professional Interests: Change job prospects, working to change people’s way/government ways of thinking and dealings around contract rewarding in relations to finance, service and resources available. Career Aspirations: Have an influence within developing country’s agenda around education and health recourses, i.e. dyslexia. Start giving talks about this subject and supporting people to achieve their potentials. Kent Business School Email: to77@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: adenike62@aol.com

Tawa Olaloko Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: Nigeria Current or Most Recent Employer: Southside Partnership Position Held: Service Manager Industry: Health and social care

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Personal Statement: A dynamic and results-driven professional with sound experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance and controls. Committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and business objectives, thriving in challenging working environments. Possesses excellent communication skills, effective planning and problem solving capabilities and committed to developing skills through different methods of learning. Possesses good facilitative and leadership skills and enjoys leading and being a part of a successful and productive team. Down-to-earth with an innate desire to both succeed and help others do the same. Cheerful and supportive, with a relaxed demeanour which helps to motivate and put others at ease. 3 Key Achievements:

• I developed a Mandate Abuse Policy containing processes and procedures for managing operational risk in the Personal Loan function and training operational users in Nationwide, resulting in a saving of circa £1m a year.

• I chaired the influential Risk and Controls Committee which reported directly to the Personal arm of Nationwide’s Governance Committee. I was the first junior manager to hold that role, which was usually filled by middle and senior managers.

• I was a key member of a team that raised $250k in 2 weeks for the Sierra Leone national football team to participate in the World Cup 2010 qualifiers.

Professional Interests: Private equity as an asset class going forward. Future regulation of credit default swaps and what this means for speculators. Corporate finance in developing nations Career Aspirations: Playing a leading role in shaping the future corporate financial landscape in Sierra Leone which is currently being developed as the West African nation seeks to move on from years of civil conflict. Kent Business School Email: fes6@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: Festus.Sowah@gmail.com

Festus Sowah Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2010 Country of Origin: Sierra Leone Current or Most Recent Employer: Nationwide Building Society Position Held: Credit Manager Industry: Financial Services

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Personal Statement: A Business Development Manager with wide ranging experience in all aspects of the business environment. I am a well developed employee who has operated in a number of customer-sensitive situations in my role at the University of Kent and IBM. I have proven commercial, organisational and interpersonal skills, possessing good business and technical awareness whilst being able to quickly establish rapport and credibility with academics and the business community. 3 Key Achievements:

• Worked for IBM on their highly competitive graduate training scheme and after one year in post was identified to join their fast track management training scheme.

• Appointed to a lead role within IBM after the completion of IT Specialist accreditation. Responsible for the overall execution and enhancement of a finance application that was used to bill ntl: The success of the project was one of the critical tasks in ensuring a new contract was signed between IBM and ntl:

• Working as a Business Development Manager at the University of Kent I have facilitated and managed funding in excess of £1 million into the University.

Professional Interests: Innovation and Enterprise, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management and Customer Relationship Management Career Aspirations: I am an individual that likes to be tested and challenged in my working role. I hope that studying the MBA will allow me to progress as a manager and be able to seek new challenges in either the commercial or public sector market place. Kent Business School Email: pmjv2@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: paul_verrion@hotmail.com

Paul Verrion Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2009 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: University of Kent Position Held: External Services and Research Manager Industry: Education

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Personal Statement: I am a fun loving character who likes to have fun at work and would not work somewhere if it wasn’t enjoyable. My wife and I had our first child in July of 2011 called Angus and he weighed 9lb 4. I work for the Student Union of the University of Kent (Kent Union) and have done so since I graduated from Kent University in 2005. This is my second attempt at student life at the University of Kent and I hope this time I will spend less time enjoying the nightclub and bars that I now manage! 3 Key Achievements:

• Working my way up from a member of student bar staff at Kent Union to a Senior Manager and head of department.

• Led and managed the third largest national student only event in 2010 with 5000 person Summer Ball.

• Project managed the £1million refurbishment of the Venue nightclub.

Professional Interests: Career Aspirations: Chief Executive of a Large Students Union Kent Business School Email: id47@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: I.M.Dancy@kent.ac.uk

Ian Dancy Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Kent Union Position Held: Licensed Trade Manager Industry: Charitable Sector

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Personal Statement: I am a graduate of the University of Ghana Business school with a BSc Administration degree (Banking and Finance major). I have worked in the Banking Industry for over 6 years and have a wealth of experience in Relationship Management and Credit Analysis. I am a good team player and posses excellent communication skills. I am also an ambitious woman who is excelling in the field of Banking as a result of my hard work and diligence. As the team leader, I effectively managed the TTB/IFC School Finance Programme, a novelty financial product introduced in Ghana in 2005 by the IFC to provide local financing and technical assistance to private basic schools. My efficient management of the programme led to the achievement of many laurels and its success has served as a basis for its replication in other countries. 3 Key Achievements:

• First runner up prize for Relationship Management in TTB, Corporate Banking Department for 2010.

• Managed the TTB/IFC School Finance programme, which was a finalist in the 2009 Financial Times/IFC Sustainable Banking Awards in the Basic Needs Financing Category.

• Effectively growing and managing the TTB/IFC school finance programme to maintain good portfolio quality.

Professional Interests: Relationship Management, Credit Risk Management, Entrepreneurship Career Aspirations: To rise to senior management level in the banking industry within the next five years. To make further in roads into the private sector by establishing a successful business based on academic knowledge gained and professional experience. Kent Business School Email: kkd6@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: dkafui@yahoo.com

Kafui Kosiwa Dzameshie Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Ghana Current or Most Recent Employer: The Trust Bank Limited (TTB), Ghana Position Held: Relationship Manager Industry: Banking

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Personal Statement: Personal Profile: For the last 10 years I have worked as a Sales Manager for Megger Ltd, a company that manufactures electrical test instruments for the power industry. My roles have included Regional Manager responsible for business in Africa, India, the Middle East and Eastern Europe and Sales Manager for a specialist product range for the UK. I am part of the Management team for Megger Ltd, responsible for operations, budgeting and reporting to the Megger group board. 3 Key Achievements:

• Doubling the multi million pound UK Power Product business • Being part of a very successful international sales team, substantially

increasing sales and market presence, managing distribution and setting up international sales offices

• Producing a high technical/commercial standard in sales with an understanding of a significant proportion of the world wide power industry.

Professional Interests: Market and product development, politics and history. Career Aspirations: To understand international business operations from both experience and academic perspectives to take advantage of any opportunities that may arise. Kent Business School Email: dm380@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: Damon.mount@megger.com

Damon Mount Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Megger Ltd Position Held: UK and International Sales Manager Industry: Electrical Power

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Personal Statement: I graduated from the University of Warwick in 2007 with a 1st Class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I spent a year working for an Insurance Company before embarking upon a career in public policy. I joined Kent County Council on the Kent Graduate Programme in 2008 and spent time working in a number of positions across the County Council including the school’s advisory service (Advisory Service Kent), the Corporate Policy Unit and working directly to the Corporate Management Team. I left the Kent Graduate Programme to undertake a permanent role in Corporate Policy, undertaking a series of organisational reviews and making recommendations to politicians regarding a menu of policy choices. In August 2010 I took up my current position at Kent Police Authority, managing the Performance portfolio for the Authority, and providing high-level strategic advice to Police Authority Members. Both during my time working for Kent County Council (KCC) and Kent Police Authority (KPA) I have worked closely with senior executives and political Members. This has given me a valuable insight into the management of political organisations, and an understanding of the different dynamic this brings to a business. 3 Key Achievements:

• Project-managing a £3.5million project to deliver One to One Tuition to pupils in Kent schools who are falling behind national expectations.

• Developing proposals for Chief Officers and Cabinet Members on how to improve

pay and reward that led to revisions to Kent County Council’s performance related pay system.

• Conducting research, developing theory and providing detailed advice to help shape

Kent Police’s revised Anti-social Behaviour Strategy that focuses on reducing harm and delivering an effective service to all residents of Kent.

Professional Interests: Performance Management, Change Management, Project Management, Strategy, Policy Development, Economics Career Aspirations: To become a Strategic Manager with the ability to influence the development of public policy at the highest levels. To lead a successful team of people and to continue to work in a sector that I find personally and professionally rewarding. I see the MBA as an excellent platform for achieving future promotions to senior executive positions, and believe it will give me the additional skills and expertise required to be a successful leader. Kent Business School Email: kn94@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: Kayleigh.Nicholson@kent.pnn.police.uk

Kayleigh Nicholson Modular Executive MBA Entry Rear: 2011 Country of Origin: England Current or Most Recent Employer: Kent Police Authority Position Held: Performance Policy Officer Industry: Policing / Public Sector

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Personal Statement: I challenge the perception that technology and commercial cannot be managed by one person. I seek to better my industry by pioneering new ideas and strategies for BSKYB and my knowledge of print, TV and online media has enabled me to really strive to new heights. Over the years I have launched multiple products, projects and teams across various top media companies. I have successfully negotiated long term partnerships and have a knack for generating incremental revenue from unlikely sources. I bring realism, professionalism and an unrivalled determination to any company I work for or with. 3 Key Achievements:

• Becoming a digital evangelist for the advertising industry. • Successfully launching multiple technology & commercial partnerships for

Sky which generate substantial revenue in the millions and drive key efficiencies which keep us at the forefront of the industry.

• Managing highly successful and efficient teams across Europe.

Professional Interests: Technology, Advertising, Innovation, Leadership. Career Aspirations: My aim is to lead a successful company using my knowledge of media into new global business ventures and pioneering the future media industry. Kent Business School Email: tjo4@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: tjohome@gmail.com

Thomas O'Donnell Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: British Sky Broadcasting Position Held: Advertising technology & partnerships manager Industry: Media

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Personal Statement: I am a former graduate from the University of Kent and am now working for Douglas-Westwood, an energy business consultancy as a Senior Analyst. Douglas-Westwood provides research, analysis and forecasting of energy markets for the purpose of M&As, IPOs and strategic positioning. My current role focuses on providing advisory & strategic consulting services for energy majors, manufacturers and financial investment companies. I have successfully completed projects in oil, gas, power and renewable energy sectors for clients throughout Europe, Middle East, North America and Asia. 3 Key Achievements:

• Successfully completing numerous energy projects for global clients • Increasing my professional industry profile through publication of

articles and attending events • Mentoring other researchers and analysts as part of a team

Professional Interests: Business Strategy, Market Forecasting & Financial Analysis Career Aspirations: To help grow the business into new global regions in a leading managerial role Kent Business School Email: ap502@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: alexpearce3@gmail.com

Alex Pearce Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Douglas-Westwood Position Held: Senior Analyst Industry: Energy

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Personal Statement: 3 Key Achievements: Professional Interests: Career Aspirations: Kent Business School Email: khlp2@kent.ac.uk Personal Email:

Kyoung Hee Lee (Kristina) Poon Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Position Held: Industry:

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Personal Statement: I am a social psychology academic interested in the application of psychology to organizations. I also have a one year old daughter and enjoy sailing as a hobby. I’m relishing the challenge of the MBA and look forward to being able to apply my current thinking in new ways to different projects. 3 Key Achievements:

• International research reputation in social psychology of leadership and organizations.

• Demonstrable impact on student satisfaction and achievement whilst Director of Learning and Teaching in School of Psychology.

• Engagement with business and other agencies in application of research to practice.

Professional Interests: My research interests are about the application of social psychology in organizations, specifically regarding leadership, group processes, and innovation. I am interested in how social psychological mechanisms can improve organizational systems and motivations, to improve performance and well-being. Career Aspirations: I will use my MBA skills to further excellent international research in social psychology of organizations, including external engagement and consultancy. Contribute through influential leadership to higher education sector, developing internationally excellent research and learning environments for undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive students. Kent Business School Email: gr99@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: grandsleydemoura@gmail.com

Georgina Randsley de Moura Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: School of Psychology, University of Kent Position Held: Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology Industry: Higher Education

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Personal Statement: Dr Tendayi Viki is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and the Enterprise Director for the School of Psychology. Tendayi holds a BSc (Hons) degree, an MSc and a PhD in Psychology and he is a Chartered Psychologist. Tendayi's professional affiliations include membership of the British Psychological Society and the European Association of Social Psychology. He has published several scientific papers, including five book chapters, and led seminars and tutorials at international symposia. Tendayi has experience managing research in experimental consumer research, having carried out experimental analyses of brand identity for Whirlpool and package usability for Tetra Pak. He also runs training courses in research methods and data analysis. He is currently researching the social psychological mechanisms that influence the success of organisational innovation. Tendayi has logged over five hundred hours in experimental psychology labs. You can follow him on Twitter: @gtviki. 3 Key Achievements:

• Psychological Society (2003). • I was recently a Visiting Research Fellow at Stanford University (USA)

(2009-2010). • I am Co-Founder at Tasksauce (www.tasksauce.com).

Professional Interests: Technology, User Experience, E-Commerce, Social Media, Entrepreneurship. Career Aspirations: To run an incubator for start-ups in Africa. Kent Business School Email: gtnv5@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: g.t.viki@kent.ac.uk

Dr Garcia Tendayi Viki Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Zimbabwe Current or Most Recent Employer: University of Kent Position Held: Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Co-Founder at Tasksauce Industry: Education and Technology Start-Ups

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Personal Statement: For the past 16 years I have been running my own business as an independent workforce development consultant. I have worked on a wide range of projects with public, private and third sector organisations and enjoy the variety and challenge this brings. In recent years, I have particularly specialised in the research and development of employment-related guidance, policy, strategy documents and competency frameworks. 3 Key Achievements:

• Leading the development of national occupational standards for Civil Contingencies

• Developing a qualifications strategy for the justice sector • Developing a ‘staff development toolkit’ for managers of substance misuse

services across the UK

Professional Interests: The management and development of people in organisations, project management, innovation and enterprise. Looking to the future, I am interested in the challenges and opportunities for organisations adapting to a low-carbon economy and the role of third sector organisations delivering services in the community. Career Aspirations: Through the MBA, I aim to broaden and deepen my knowledge and skills in management and leadership, possibly leading to a change in career direction or a new business opportunity. Kent Business School Email: cw397@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: colinwright@clara.net

Colin Wright Modular Executive MBA Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: UK Current or Most Recent Employer: Self-employed Position Held: Director Industry: Workforce development

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Personal Statement: I have worked for multinational companies for over three years. I was responsible for managing projects and industry related assignments. My responsibilities included oil fields financial reporting with foreign companies and independent projects of the North American companies. Services provided to more than 250 bank branches for cheque clearance and with State Bank of Pakistan. MS in Finance from SZABIST, Pakistan. BBA (Hon’s) from MAJU, Pakistan 3 Key Achievements:

• NIFT Customer Satisfaction Survey • Financial Feasibility of NASHPA oil field with Halliburton, Schlumberger and

PPL • E-certificate for company registration with SECP

Professional Interests: Business Development, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Training, Consulting and Management. Career Aspirations: I would like to hold a competitive position in a reputable industry that would help me in acquiring technical & professional enhancement and would like to become expert in my selected field. Kent Business School Email: ka260@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: kaleem2ahmad@gmail.com

Kaleem Ahmad Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Pakistan Current or Most Recent Employer: Oil & gas Development Corporation Limited, Pakistan Position Held: Consultant Industry: Energy Sector

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Personal Statement: 3 Key Achievements:

• Leaded the first Bancassurance team of Oman • Leaded the first Housing loan sales team in Oman • Headed the Housing loan department at a young age of 28

Professional Interests: Real estate Market (Member of the Oman Real estate Market Organization) , Islamic Products, Net & SMS Banking Career Aspirations: Seeking a position within the executive management of the Bank, where my experience & knowledge can add strength to the bank. Management responsibility within my organization where I can demonstrate my skills and capabilities and improve the banks growth and profitability Kent Business School Email: aaha2@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: golf_all@hotmail.com

Ali Ahmed Habib Al Lawati Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Oman Current or Most Recent Employer: BankMuscat Position Held: Head-Mortgage Lending Industry: Banking

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Personal Statement: I have experience in consulting and real-estate field. I managed a real-estate company though the financial crisis. Designed business blueprint for various type of businesses, learn financial strategic and tactics in many kinds of business environment. Developed interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of customers and team members. Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to meet operational deadlines. Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities. 3 Key Achievements:

• Negotiated new agreements for Prachapol’s debt restructuring with bank • Developed and Implemented new shareholders’ structure to Prachapol in

order to improve company performance. • Completed SAP-FI project for various business environments such as

banking, manufacturing, leasing, trading and media.

Professional Interests: Real estate, Finance & Investment, Marketing, Strategy, IT, E-business Career Aspirations: To establish own company and get listed in SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) Kent Business School Email: ac688@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: apinan.chaimanat@gmail.com

Apinan Chaimanat Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Thailand Current or Most Recent Employer: Prachapol co. ltd. Position Held: General Manager Industry: Real Estate

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Personal Statement: My previous professional experience includes working as a Technical Sale Specialist at Kemin Industries, Inc. and as a Private of Administration, Navy Command Headquarters, Ministry of National Defense. I hold a Masters Degree in Animal Science from the National Taiwan University, Taiwan and a Bachelors Degree of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Conference papers & Publications

• C. H. Chen, H. P. Su. 2006. Study on the Utilizations of Ova Yolks from Spent Laying Duck. J. Chin. Husb. 35: 247 (Awarded Newcomer’s Prize of the Year )

• C. H. Chen, 2009. Mycotoxins and Food Safety Risks. Livestock Magazine. 83: 41-44.

• C. H. Chen, 2009. The Effect of Lysophosphatidylcholine on Oil Utilization of Weaning Piglet. China Livestock & Wildlife Magazine. 41: 21-24

3 Key Achievements:

• Provide professional supporting work with people from multiple cultures • Detailed market researcher and evaluator of competitor • Strong customer service and people skills

Professional Interests: Develop product’s promotion strategies. Apply exit experience to multiregional colleague and provide supporting action. Provide technical support by optimizing communication between customers with service resources. Career Aspirations: Work for the biotechnology industry initially to gain practical experience in all aspects, then set up own biotech-company. Kent Business School Email: cc418@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: icebugs2001@gmail.com

Cheng-Hsing Chen Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Taiwan Current or Most Recent Employer: Kemin Industries, Inc. Position Held: Technical Sales Specialist Industry: Biotechnology & Animal Nutrition

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Personal Statement: I am originally from South of Taiwan. My job later took me to Taipei where I worked for 8 years. I have a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and eight years work experience in the IT sector. I am interested in Business processes and creating competitive value. 3 Key Achievements:

• Successfully approached several large clients during my past career life and earned high satisfaction scores from them

• Struggle to improve language and communication skills and return to university in order to develop intensive management concepts and network with classmates

• Maintain my own careers and social networks

Professional Interests: Language and diverse cultures learning, Developing Career skills, Business processes and creating competitive value. Career Aspirations: Identify the industry that interests me and be a successful entrepreneur in three years. Kent Business School Email: jc634@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: hankkiss@gmail.com

Jia-Hung Chiou Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Taiwan Current or Most Recent Employer: e-Concord corp. Position Held: Sales Manager Industry: IT (computer hardware and software)

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Personal Statement: Highest Education: Bachelor Degree, Major of English Language,GuangDong University of Foreign Studies Mar 2008—May 2011, Circuitronix LLC (USA Company), Purchasing Manager, Electronics industry Jun 2005—Jan 2007, Papermate Stationery(USA company, NewellRubbermaid Group), Purchasing Manager, Stationery industry May 2003—Jun 2005, Celestica Electronics Co.,Ltd (Canadian),Senior Supply Chain Supervisor, Electronics industry Dec 1998—May 2003, Kalex Circuit Board Ltd (USA, Viasystems Group), Senior Material Planning Supervisor, Electronics Aug 1997—Dec 1998, HaoYou Plastic Co.,Ltd (Chinese), from warehouse clerk to planning supervisor, Plastics industry 3 Key Achievements:

• Significantly cut down purchasing cost • Optimized supplier base • Won golden award certificate Inventory Reduction project

Professional Interests: Language and diverse cultures learning, Developing Career skills, Business processes and creating competitive value. Career Aspirations: Management and communication, Data analysis, team work, Decision making Kent Business School Email: cf250@kent.ac Personal Email: charlesfcj@yahoo.com.cn

Chunjun Fan Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: China Current or Most Recent Employer: Circuitronix LLC Position Held: Purchasing Manager Industry: Electronics

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Personal Statement: I have worked in the Marketing Department of Century International (China) Co., Ltd for 5 years, as Director of East China, responsible for East China Market and brand services, marketing cost control, implementation of promotion activity; packaging, poster design management, advertisement and media delivery. Moreover, I have contacted other food companies to establish partnerships in order to launch joint promotions. 3 Key Achievements:

• Good communication • Fast learning • Ability to adapt to change

Professional Interests: Marketing strategy, Enterprise operation, Capital operation Career Aspirations: To become an excellent professional manager who can handle the rule of marketing and operation of enterprise Kent Business School Email: yh80@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: Nicole_hong@hotmail.com

Yujie Hong Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: China Current or Most Recent Employer: Century International (China) Co. Ltd. Position Held: Marketing Director of East China Region Industry: FMCG

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Personal Statement: I have always had a great interest in Management because of the impact of this have on our daily lives. The importance and relevance of Management Studies to the modern world have led me to want to pursue the study of the subject at a higher level. 3 Key Achievements:

1) Getting job in India’s largest Private sector Bank. 2) Getting promoted to Senior Officer 3) Getting Admission in University of Kent.

Professional Interests: Banking and Finance Career Aspirations: I am self-motivated, adaptable and responsible person. To leverage my experience and knowledge towards a challenging and rewarding position in a prestigious organization I am looking for management training which offers me the opportunity to develop new skills while strengthening those I already possess. Kent Business School Email: ssh9@kent.ac.uk Personal Email:

Shashikant S Hosmani Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: ICICI Bank India Limited Position Held: Senior Officer

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Personal Statement: I studied at both undergraduate and graduate school of civil engineering at the University of Tokyo. Then I joined Obayashi Co, which is a major general contractor in Japan in 2003. Since then I have been managing various construction works as a civil engineer. After seven years of work, I was awarded the opportunity to study at an MBA program in England. I am very hardworking and can participate effectively in teamwork. 3 Key Achievements: I joined many tunnel construction projects as a site foreman. ・Shield and excavation tunnels in the Imazatosuji subway-line construction project ・Underpass in the Mainichi Osaka Building construction project ・Inariyama Shield tunnel in the Kyoto-line expressway construction project ・Sanpo excavation tunnel in the Yamatogawa-line expressway construction project ・Hongusan NATM tunnel in the Second Tomei expressway construction project Professional Interests: Project management, International business, Risk management Career Aspirations: I wish to return to my company on completion of the Kent MBA course. I want to participate and lead international construction projects. Kent Business School Email: gi20@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: ponpongoro@gmail.com

Goro Iwata Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Japan Current or Most Recent Employer: Obayashi Corporation Position Held: Civil Engineer Industry: Construction

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Personal Statement: Linguistic Ability: English, Hindi, Punjabi. Marital Status: Married. Date of Birth: 27th August 1983 Strengths: Hard working, Positive Thinking, Firm Determination 3 Key Achievements:

• Best performance for the Month of January-2007 this effort of mine was appreciated by the Clients for which I was given a special recognition by the U.S & U.K. Clients.

• Employee of Month for January-2007,March-2007,April-2008,August-2008,December-2008 in recognition of my outstanding performance towards achieving high Quality standards(ISO:9001-2001).

• Superstar of the Quarter (Quarter-3, 2008) between July to September-2008 in recognition of my exemplary, consistent performance and commitment towards the Organization.

Professional Interests: I wish to work with big International Banks in remittances & treasury Career Aspirations: To work for an organization which rewards positive attitudes, team spirit, honesty and innovativeness and allow enough independence to grow within an organization. Accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is the norm. Kent Business School Email: nj57@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: junejasunny_17@yahoo.co.in

Neelesh Juneja Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: ICICI Bank Ltd. Position Held: Assistant Manager Industry: Banking & Finance

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Personal Statement: I am a keen conscience, resourceful professional, who is motivated to empower and encourage individually as well as in teams. I possess a wide range of management and financial skills and wealth of experience that can be used in managerial, development role or in a practical “hands on” way. I am confident that I will be valuable asset to your organisation. 3 Key Achievements:

• Played an important role in establishing a new leasing company in Turkey in 2007.

• Later was promoted to a managerial position in the same company and managed import, purchasing, insurance and fund management.

• Joined a leasing company in Turkey (2006) as an operation specialist in import department.

Professional Interests: Finance, Marketing and Strategy. Career Aspirations: My career aspiration is to work for an organisation where I can use my current knowledge and calibre gained by MBA and past experience. I am also open to learn and practice new areas of business. Kent Business School Email: mk430@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: mkusoglu@hotmail.com

Mehtap Kusoglu Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Turkey Current or Most Recent Employer: Turkish Financial Kiralama A.S. Position Held: Operations Manager Industry: Finance

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Personal Statement: I have fifteen years of experience in medical device sales. I was a Critical Care Sales Representative for ten and a half years with Cook Inc. In this position I managed a sales territory in New York City and was responsible for the growth and maintenance of my territory. I did one on one presentations and group presentations to physicians and medical personnel. I also conducted product training in-services to physicians and staff. Another job responsibility was being a booth leader at local and international conventions. This involved presenting and organizing products and also supervising other team members. I then took a position with Cook Netherlands as a Product Specialist in which I was a product trainer and sales representative in the Netherlands. I then worked as a medical device sales representative in which I managed a sales territories for Baxter Corp., Teleflex Medical and Smiths Medical. These positions were both in New York City and Los Angeles. 3 Key Achievements:

• Consistently in the top five to ten percent of national sales rankings throughout my career

• Achieved awards for outstanding sales • Promoted to Product Specialist in the Netherlands

Professional Interests:

Career Aspirations: I would like to obtain a future position involving international sales and sales management. Kent Business School Email: km380@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: krm323@live.com

Karen McCormick Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: United States Current or Most Recent Employer: Smiths Medical Position Held: Critical Care Sales Representative Industry: Medical Device Sales

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Personal Statement: Born and brought up in Saudi Arabia, my head start in my career took place when I was in Saudi with an Institution called Ministry of Education (Jeddah College for Qualifying Girls Teachers) from 2004-2005. After that from 2005-2006 I worked with an IT and Communication consultancy organization called TechWonders Co. During my tenure, I had to co-ordinate the activities between the home-office in Jeddah and its branches in Cairo and Dubai. From 2006 to 2009 I worked with Balubaid Co. Ltd mainly as a Business Performance Analyst and also as Administration Assistant and Deputy Head of the Female Department. From then until June 2009 I had the responsibilities of looking after the training and development sector of the organization.I planned to pursue an MBA in University of Kent which will enhance my career progression and rejuvenate my confidence in the corporate sector.

3 Key Achievements: 1. Early promotion due to exceptional performance from Administration Assistant to

Business Performance Analyst in Balubaid Co.Ltd. 2. Provision of responsibilities of the Human Resource activities like recruitment and

learning-development in Balubaid. 3. Winning Certificate from Charity Association of Qura’an Preserving – Jeddah Branch

(First Level) and also Attendance Certificate – Communicating with Special needs People.

Professional Interests:

1. Marketing Analysis and Planning 2. Managing People and Organizations 3. International Business 4. Entrepreneurship 5. Strategic management

Career Aspirations: My immediate goal after I complete my MBA is to go back to Saudi and be placed in an International Organization and be involved in various types of project managements. I wish to apply my Business Knowledge in dealing with executives of higher positions in the organizations. Having gathered fruitful and valuable experience in the business sector of the corporate world, I would prefer to move on to the Government sector and serve as Analyst and Manager for the same. After gaining enough experience I would love to start up with my own organization and apply all the lucrative experiences and achievements in setting up and building my own business in the future. Kent Business School Email: im486@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: ishraq81.miralem@gmail.com

Ishraq Miralem Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Current or Most Recent Employer: Position Held: Industry:

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Personal Statement: 3 Key Achievements:

• When I was 24 years old, I became the one of the youngest TV producer in China and I interviewed many of the leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

• I have invested 8 cases in TMT industry in China. One of them was acquired by HuaWei which is one of the biggest companies across China and the world. One of them will go public in New York stock exchange in the beginning of 2012.

• I have working experience with SG bank in London which is the second biggest bank in France.

Professional Interests: Investments and establish a good global connection Career Aspirations: I aspire to develop and grow my career; I want to work for investment banking after I receive my MBA degree. Kent Business School Email: jp431@kent.ac.uk Personal Email:

Jinyu Pan Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: China Current or Most Recent Employer: Chang’An Capital Position Held: Partner Industry: Investment

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Personal Statement: Nine years of experience in working for people with mental health problems, epilepsy, physical disability, challenging behaviour, autism, brain injury and smith megans syndrome in conjunction with mild to severe learning disability. Bachelors degree in economics (University of Calicut India 1996) Registered Managers Award (RMA August 2008 EDEXCEL) NVQ-4 in Health and Social Care (January 2008 EDEXCEL) Doing MBA with Kent Business School (University of Kent) NVQ-2 In care (January 2004) 3 Key Achievements:

• Significant improvement in the quality rating of the services managed (specialized in managing new services and services which are facing problems).

• Progressed within the sector in very short period of time. • Established business in India at the age of 20 and now developing

establishments to accommodate the needs of the growing population over the age of 60.

Professional Interests: I am interested in the opportunities created by the market fluctuations in the UK and other parts of the world. Career Aspirations: I aspire to become a part of the company director board where I can influence the strategic decisions taken on behalf of the company. I am looking forward to play an important part in the success of the company in this challenging environment of health and social care. Kent Business School Email: bp83@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: bijoyputhoor@hotmail.com

Bijoy Puthoor Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: ACH (London) Ltd. Position Held: Manager Industry: Health and Social Care

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Personal Statement: I have completed my Graduation in Commerce and have successfully finished my Chartered Accountancy Course. Along with this I have been working with SAV Group of Companies since last 5 years in various departments ranging from Accounts, Finance and Operations. 3 Key Achievements:

• Awarded with “Youngest to be designated as Senior Manager”. I had joined SAV Group of Companies in the year 2005 as an accountant and in 4 years was promoted to the post of Senior Manager – Finance & Operations.

• Represented the company globally in “2009 Indian Korea VIP Tour”. I was being selected by the company to represent them in Korea and negotiate the deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd for buying earthmoving equipments.

• During the tenure of my service, I have done work as a member of different Teams and have also acted as Team Leader in some of the works. I have been associated with both internal as well as external working environment and consider this mix as one major key achievement.

Professional Interests: I am to study and acquire the skills and competence to find my mark and be a vital part of this booming, futuristic industry. After working for these years, I found that I have nothing to add value for the organization’s growth and considered it to be the best time to take a year off, get new skills required to compete in this global economy and apply them in my work after completing my MBA. Career Aspirations: In the short run I would like to see myself in the strategic position of a multinational company striving for the growth of the organization as well as working towards personal development. In the long run I would like to see myself as a member of the decision making authority, contributing meaningfully towards the society I live in or aspire to live in. Kent Business School Email: ar367@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: anuj.rungta@gmail.com

Anuj Kumar Rungta Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: SAV Group of Company Position Held: Senior Manager – Finance & Operations Industry: Iron and Steel

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Personal Statement:

• BSC Electrical Engineering (U.E.T Peshawar) 1995-2000 -1ST Division • FSC (Pre-Eng) BISE Abbottabad 1992-1994 – A Grade 76 % • SSC BISE Abbottabad 1990 – Grade 78 % ,Computer Knowledge: MS

Word, Excel

• Product Manager GSM (Huawei Technologies) • ZTE (Assistant Manager CDMA -BSS) • Mobilink GSM (Executive Engineer BSS) • Alcatel(Internee)

3 Key Achievements:

• Completed DWDM Transmission project with ZTE in record time. • Delivered Huawei BSC 6000 presentation to WARID Telecom Engineers

department for C-1 Region. • Met Annual Sales target in Huawei by achieving the goals set by the higher

management.

Professional Interests: Reading articles related to my profession. Social Interacting with high calibre professionals for updates. Internet search for topics related to Telecom Projects (Microwave links, 3G-4G LTE, Optical Transmission) Career Aspirations: To be on the fast track of my career and reach the maximum level in shortest possible time .Be a part of decision making governing body .Capable of instructing various departments reporting to me .Involve in good decision making, strategy making expanding business and profitability of the company . Kent Business School Email: us28@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: umar_saqaf@hotmail.com

Umar Saqaf Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Pakistan Current or Most Recent Employer: Huawei Technologies (Chinese Vendor) Position Held: Product Manager GSM Industry: Telecommunication (Cellular)

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Personal Statement: 3 Key Achievements:

• Helped grow International FMCG business year on year. • Initiated own brand imports from South East Asia (Thailand). • Grew category Bottomline & streamlined instore operation.

Professional Interests: My professional interest includes the study of consumer interests & behavioural aspects. Career Aspirations: I aspire to work in consumer behaviour research & brand development. Kent Business School Email: ss767@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: shankhas03@gmail.com

Shankha Sarkar Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: Spencer’s Retail Ltd Position Held: Corporate Category & Buying Manager – International FMCG Industry: Retail

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Personal Statement: I studied Engineering in Electronics and telecommunication at the University of Pune. I have worked at Accenture for three years – one year in Mumbai and two years in Pune, India. My hobbies are travelling, trekking, painting, doing different forms of art. I am a nature lover and try my best to conserve it. I have been a part of the ‘Green Pune’ movement which helps maintain the green cover in my native city, Pune. 3 Key Achievements:

• I was awarded the ‘Accenture Celebrates Excellence’ award in the extended contribution category

• Acted as a mentor to the junior members of my project teams • I have received appreciation from the clients that I have worked with,

including a written appreciation from an Australian client for my help in implementing the project till its completion

Professional Interests: Strategy Planning, Marketing Career Aspirations: Gaining some initial management experience and later starting something of my own. Kent Business School Email: nss7@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: namashete@gmail.com

Namita Shashikant Shete Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: Accenture Position Held: Software Engineer Industry: Information Technology

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Personal Statement: Graduated bachelor degree from Mahidol University International College in Computer Science; 3 years experience as Quantitative Analyst and Equity Analyst at Kasikorn Securities; Currently, managing DK Investment Partnership focusing in stock and corporate bond. 3 Key Achievements: Be simple, open-minded, and unwavering faith to do the best for everyone that you love. Professional Interests: Investment Career Aspirations: Undoubtedly my family, friends, and partners Kent Business School Email: ks425@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: Bizarrelord@gmail.com

Karn Sirinimitphol Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Thailand Current or Most Recent Employer: Dusakarn Investment Partnership Position Held: Managing Partner Industry: Investment and finance

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Personal Statement: I worked for Recruit Co. Ltd, which runs the biggest the Internet job site and magazines published company in Tokyo, Japan. I have been there 17 years as a recruiting adviser and group manager in sales division. My duties included general management in my sales group and project management in the whole sales department. The former acted as a group manager to make profits in sales, including planning sales strategies, training new employees. I also made evaluations on my team members’ performance. The latter focused on customer management using specialised software. 3 Key Achievements:

• The company was in the black in the second year, of the setting up as a subsidiary company of Recruit Co. Ltd, I was one of the founding members.

• Successfully managed the sales group which had approximately 250 clients and maximized our clients’ customer share. My group’s annual performance increased by approximately 20%.

• Built a database that shared knowledge in the sales department.

Professional Interests: Global Business, Sustainable Development, and Leadership and Operations Management Career Aspirations: Enhance my global management knowledge and skills. Establish and carry out mobilisation of HR internationally or manage a sales division for companies in Asia countries. Kent Business School Email: ht225@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: tagaihiroyuki@googlemail.com

Hiroyuki Tagai Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: Japan Current or Most Recent Employer: Recruit HR Marketing Co. Ltd Position Held: Sales Group Manager Industry: Advertisement/ Human Resource Management

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Personal Statement: I received my Bachelors (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering from Pondicherry Engineering College, India. Later on, I had been working for Infosys technologies Ltd, India (Pune) for 3.1 yrs. I joined in as a Systems Engineer and was promoted to Senior Systems Engineer. 3 Key Achievements: During the period of 3 years, I have learned as how to cope up with team members and how to successfully deliver the products before the deadlines, to the client. Initially, I learnt things related to the projects and then gradually improved on the skills. I had an opportunity to lead a small team of 3 and it was a challenge as to show my best and make things better for the well being of the project. The challenges I faced were the team had two senior members and a junior. So when dealing with seniors was a challenge but my longevity in the project and my leadership skills allowed me to gel well with my peers. I had received appreciation from my Manager for the way I handled the project and the project members. My client also did recognise my pro-activeness in the project. Professional Interests: I enjoy acquiring new skills and information, which help me to adapt to the fast-changing world, as well as enhance my interest in innovation. In addition, a career with open prospects would give me constant incentive to improve myself and to gain more knowledge. I enjoy the sense of productivity and usefulness I gain from the work, and feel it is a valuable experience for future employment. Career Aspirations: My objective is to optimize my understanding of management transcending me to a position where I can take the most effective decisions and create the most yielding processes. I would like to work in a finance company, consulting industry or corporate sector. When I would have gathered enough experience and skills, I plan to launch a consulting company of my own. Kent Business School Email: vst2@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: varun3010@gmail.com

Varun Surendra Tulsyan Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: India Current or Most Recent Employer: Infosys Technologies Ltd, India Position Held: Senior Systems Engineer Industry: Information Technology

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Personal Statement:

07/2010 - Present: Shenyang Libitong Trade Co. Ltd - Commodity Department Manager of Yiying Convenient Store Chain. In charge of making and carrying out sales plan, supervising the completion, the development of the operating manual for each position, approval of the proposed marketing plans, and development of personnel demand. 08/2005 - 07/2010: Shenyang Libitong Trade Co. Ltd - Beijing Regional Sales Manager in charge of the prophase development of Beijing market, market contract formulation and signing, formulation and implementation of the market overall running plan, account checking, balance payment, maintenance of customer relationships. 09/2002-07/2005: Eastern Liaoning University, Major: Secretary, Diploma Certificate 3 Key Achievements:

• I was appointed as Beijing Regional Sales Manager in December 2006, in charge of the business in Beijing.

• I not only successfully acted on behalf of 8 commodities of three well-known brands to greatly enhance the company's sales, but also established a good image and reputation of the company in Beijing market.

• The company developed a new business hierarchy—Yiying Convenient Store Chain in 2010.The company recalled me back to Shenyang to assume the post of manager of the operational department of the convenient store chain.

Professional Interests: Retailing Career Aspirations: Establish own company Kent Business School Email: cz40@kent.ac.uk Personal Email: zhangchunyue412@hotmail.com

ChunYue Zhang Full-time MBA

Entry Year: 2011 Country of Origin: China Current or Most Recent Employer: Shenyang Libitong Trade Co. Ltd Position Held: Sales Manager Industry: Retailing

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