AlumniNews
May 2026
I’m delighted to share that LBS has once again been recognised among the world’s leading institutions in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings. For the second consecutive year, our Open Executive Education programmes ranked first globally, while our Custom Executive Education programmes placed second worldwide. Thank you to everyone whose continued engagement helps make this achievement possible.
We’re also thrilled to announce the launch of the new LBS Catalyst Fund, a £5m philanthropic investment to advance responsible business leadership. Over the next five years, the LBS Catalyst Fund will support the development of ideas, evidence and educational innovation that influence how organisations create value responsibly, with sustained impact across teaching, research and public policy.
Sign-up for the next wave of Alumni Discovery Circles is open until Sunday 21 June. These Circles create new opportunities to build connections and exchange perspectives through small, peer-led learning groups. We’d love to see you get involved! Sign up here and click here for more information.
I’d also like to remind our community to remain vigilant following a rise in phishing attacks targeting LBS email accounts. These messages are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so please take care to verify senders before clicking links or sharing information.
Finally, I’m pleased to highlight some upcoming events that allow students and alumni to come together. There's a Sundowners for students and new alumni (Alumdowners) on campus on Thursday 4 June as well as a Women in Business Champagne Afternoon Tea on Thursday 11 June. If you are in London, I do hope you will consider attending and meeting some of our current students and fellow alumni.
Best wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
School updates
LBS ranks first in the world in FT 2026 Executive Education Rankings
LBS recognised for excellence across its Open and Custom Executive Education programmes.
LBS hosts Annual MENA Conference
LBS convened policymakers, investors, founders and academics for its 23rd Annual MENA Conference.
Alumnus Will West leads $220m funding round for cancer treatment trials
CellCentric, led by LBS alumnus Will West MBA2001, has secured $220m in financing to advance pivotal trials.
Discover our latest Sustainability Report
Our second Sustainability Report highlights progress from the 2024/25 academic year across academic impact, engagement and building a sustainable and inclusive organisation, while outlining the next phase of our sustainability journey.
LBS Graduate Masters students in high demand in jobs market
Latest figures reveal 92% of Graduate Masters students from LBS’s Class of 2025 received employment offers within three months of graduation.
From LBS to 7m trees: TreeApp founders hit major climate milestone
Founded on Earth Day 2020 by MiM2018 alumni Jules Buker and Godefroy Harito, TreeApp has grown from a classroom-inspired idea into a Europe-wide climate tech success story.
LBS Global Business Consortium celebrates 30 years of shaping enterprise leaders
Anniversary event unites leaders to explore global leadership changes.
Alumni Discovery Circles
Open to all alumni, Alumni Discovery Circles are a great way to build new connections, exchange perspectives and learn alongside peers from across the global community. Small groups of 6-10 alumni meet virtually each month over six months, guided by curated thought leadership content. Sign-ups for Wave 2 are open until Sunday 21 June. Find out more here.
LBS Online
Following last month’s Think Ahead event, if you’re still exploring how to use AI effectively and lead your team to adopt it safely and strategically, LBS Online offers Generative AI for Leaders: From Insight to Implementation. Designed for business leaders navigating AI adoption, the programme is available to alumni with a 25% discount. Learn more here.
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Spill
As a reminder, alumni can access confidential mental health support through Spill at a discounted rate of £65 per therapy session. Alumni who graduated within the last five years will receive their first session free. Sign up here.
Community
Giving to the School
London Business School launches £5m Catalyst Fund to advance responsible business leadership
A major investment advancing ideas, evidence and education to shape business’ long-term impact on society.
New US Tax-Efficient Giving Partner – the Chapel and York US Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Chapel and York US Foundation is now our US tax-efficient giving partner, replacing CAF America. US-based alumni and supporters can continue to support LBS in a simple and tax-effective way by visiting our International Giving page. For any questions, please contact the Donor Relations team at donorrelations@london.edu.
Upcoming events
London
LBS is hosting its first-ever Healthcare Hackathon! Spend an exciting day collaborating in teams to tackle a real healthcare challenge and build a digital solution from scratch.
Location: LBS, North Building, Nuffield Hall
Date: Saturday 30 May
The road to the top: different pathways to the C-suite in the luxury and consumer industry
A conversation on building a corporate career in the luxury and consumer industry, with Agathe Delpont, Managing Director, UK & Ireland at Cartier, in discussion with Dafna Goor, Assistant Professor of Marketing.
Location: LBS, Sammy Ofer Centre, LT18
Date: Wednesday 3 June
New alumni are invited to join current students on campus for a special Alumdowners to celebrate the launch of MyLBS. Join the Committee for New Alumni (yes, they’ll be behind the bar) to welcome our soon‑to‑be newest alumni, swap stories from life after LBS, and enjoy a drink together.
Please note alumni need to register via MyLBS to confirm attendance.
Location: LBS, The Nash
Date: Thursday 4 June
Out in Business alumni summer drinks
Join us for a wonderful evening dedicated to bringing the Out in Business alumni community together. Come along to share memories, forge new connections and enjoy a fantastic summer evening with your fellow LGBTQ+ and allies LBS alumni.
Location: The Cavendish Pub, Marylebone
Date: Wednesday 10 June
2026 Women in Business champagne afternoon tea
In celebration of our community and the long-lasting legacies of its members, WiB will host alumnae, allies and esteemed members of the LBS community at London’s iconic Browns Covent Garden. All raffle proceeds will benefit the WiB Access Fellowship, supporting women aspiring to attend LBS by helping offset financial barriers at the application stage. Please register by Thursday 28 May.
Location: Browns Covent Garden
Date: Thursday 11 June
The weekend brings together classmates and friends for career workshops, faculty sessions, class celebrations and much-loved traditions – from Sundowners to the Sunday Garden Party. Open to all Degree Education graduates from years ending in 1 or 6, as well as alumni from selected Executive Education programmes.
Location: London Business School
Date: Friday 12–Sunday 14 June 2026
Online
LBS Alumni Book Club - Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World
Join us for a discussion of Mavericks: How Bold Leadership Changes the World by Jules Goddard and David Lewis, exploring how bold leadership can drive meaningful change and impact.
Date: Tuesday 9 June
Think Ahead: Redefining competitive advantage with technology and AI
This edition of Think Ahead explores how AI and digital technologies are reshaping competition, business models and organisational strategy. Professor Michael G. Jacobides is joined by alumnus Lorenzo V. Bianchi MBA2010 and Clare Mortimer, Partner in Data & AI, Deloitte LLP, to discuss what it takes to turn AI ambition into real business impact.
Date: Wednesday 24 June
Events around the globe
Netherlands: AI in operations management
This exclusive event, featuring Professor Kostis Christodoulou, will share cutting-edge insights on how AI is reshaping processes, decision-making and organisational performance.
Location: De Biezen, 3 Lage Biezenweg, 4131 LV Vianen, Netherlands
Date: Thursday 4 June
France: Career Booster - career in strategic technology consulting
An evening for alumni and students in France, marking the launch of Career Booster - a new in-person and online series focused on sector insights, hiring trends, career positioning and peer exchange in the French market. The event includes a panel discussion, networking and opportunities to share perspectives and connections. Please register by emailing maria.kulakhmetova@gmail.com.
Location: Capgemini Invent, 147 quai du Président Roosevelt, 92130 Issy-Les-Moulineaux
Date: Thursday 11 June
An early summer social for the Toronto alumni community, offering a chance to reconnect before the holiday season, cheer on Canada in the World Cup and welcome the newest admits as they prepare for their LBS journey in London.
Location: The Goodman Pub & Kitchen, 207 Queens Quay W, Toronto
Date: Thursday 18 June
For more events, please visit https://mylbs.london.edu/events.