Charlotte Barnes (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: British
- Scholarship: The 30 Club Scholarship MBA
Education: Bachelors in Geography, University College London (UCL), UK; graduated in 2010
Pre-MBA industry: Fashion Retail
Pre-MBA role: Founder and Director, Ven Store
Clubs: Women in Business (Executive Committee – Marketing), Retail, Luxury and Consumer (Executive Committee – Marketing)
About me: I graduated from UCL in 2010 and have spent the past thirteen years working in the luxury industry. I began my career in fashion publishing, where I spent six years working in the editorial departments of a number of luxury titles, with my last role as an editor at Condé Nast.
I then went on to found a direct-to-consumer knitwear brand, which I have run for the last six years. Having reached a crossroads with my company, I decided to pursue an MBA at LBS to further develop my knowledge of business fundamentals and expand my skillset.
I chose LBS for its strong connections with the luxury industry, notably the Walpole Programme, as I plan to return to the luxury sector after graduation, but also for the diversity of the class.
In my free time, I love visiting art and design exhibitions and discovering new restaurants in London.
Three topics I can be approached for: Non-traditional MBA background; luxury goods; studying with children.
Email: cbarnes.mba2026@london.edu
