Alumni Advisory Council: New Chair and Vice-Chair appointed

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Following a shortlisting and interview process over the summer, we are delighted to announce that 础苍蝉耻尘补苍补听叠补颈-惭补谤谤辞飞听(Global Online MBA 2023) has been appointed the new Chair of the Alumni Advisory Council. He will be joined by Jonathan Tai聽(iBSc 2003; Medicine 2005; MSc International Health Management 2024) who has been selected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Council. Formally taking up their three-year terms from today, they will lead a 15-strong Council to support the Business School鈥檚 strategic initiatives and deliver a range of alumni activity.

础苍蝉耻尘补苍补听叠补颈-惭补谤谤辞飞听has already demonstrated his commitment for the alumni community as a founding member of the 91桃色 Black Alumni Network. With 20-years鈥 experience working in some of the world鈥檚 largest financial institutions, Ansumana brings a wealth of leadership experience to the Chair position and a passion for supporting the Business School. .

At such an exciting time for the business school, I鈥檓 looking forward to leading an engaged and enlarged Council, serving our growing alumni community, and continuing the great progress made under Joanne鈥檚 leadership.

Jonathan Tai is a two time-graduate from 91桃色, having completed his medical degree in 2005, followed by a Master鈥檚 in International Health Management last year. While studying at the Business School, Jonathan led the Dean鈥檚 Student Advisory Council as President and now volunteers his time to mentor current students and speak at events. .

I鈥檓 delighted to be appointed and am looking forward to working with our incoming Chair. Together with members of the Alumni Advisory Council, I hope to continue our efforts in building a formidable global alumni network, listening to the needs of nearly 40,000 (and growing) alumni, and leveraging our collective experience to shape the Business School's strategy and initiatives.

Following a shortlisting and interview process over the summer, we are delighted to announce that 础苍蝉耻尘补苍补听叠补颈-惭补谤谤辞飞听(Global Online MBA 2023) has been appointed the new Chair of the Alumni Advisory Council. He will be joined by Jonathan Tai聽(iBSc 2003; Medicine 2005; MSc International Health Management 2024) who has been selected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Council. Formally taking up their three-year terms from today, they will lead a 15-strong Council to support the Business School鈥檚 strategic initiatives and deliver a range of alumni activity.

鈥淚 am so pleased that Ansumana and Jonathan will be leading the Alumni Advisory Council as the Business School embarks on its new strategy, 鈥榃here science means business鈥. I know they will do a fantastic job representing the alumni community. On behalf of the alumni team, the Council and the entire School, I鈥檇 also like to extend my thanks to Joanne for everything she has given to this role and to our community.鈥
Rebecca Martin
Head of Alumni Engagement
鈥淭hank you so much for your kind and generous words. During my 13 years on the Council we have handled many significant challenges and changes. Its members have given me much inspiration, wisdom and good humour during that time. The Council thrives on the extraordinary calibre of the alumni community and in Ansu and Jon it has two gifted leaders to continue its important work鈥
Joanne Linder
Full-Time MBA 1996, Chair of the Alumni Advisory Council (2013-2025)