AlumniNews
October 2025
What an incredible month it’s been with over 70 celebrations taking place across the globe, we're almost at the end of an unforgettable season of Worldwide Alumni Celebrations. Thank you to everyone who’s hosted, attended or helped make these events happen.
I have an exciting update on our new digital platform for alumni, MyLBS. We’re making great progress through the pilot and will begin rolling it out to club leaders in December, with a wider launch planned from January.
Looking ahead, don’t miss our Think Ahead event on 27 November as well as our joint LBS-Wharton alumni event this December, both of which explore what AI means for business.
In a fantastic opportunity to strengthen leadership skills and broaden your global perspective, applications are open for our senior executive alumni to attend a special Global Executive Programme in Singapore.
Finally, as you reflect on this year’s WAC, I’d love to hear your ideas for next year. What would you like to see or experience? Your feedback helps us keep these celebrations meaningful and memorable.
Take a look below for more events and stories from across the School this month.
Warm wishes,
Ramsey Sargent EMBAG2005
Executive Director, Alumni Engagement
School updates
Team LBS first to Punta del Este in the Clipper Race
5,915 nautical miles and 27 days after setting sail from Spain, Team LBS were first across the line in Punta del Este, earning a hard-fought victory in the Clipper Race’s opening leg.
Introducing the LBS Lion – a symbol of excellence, agility and global impact.
The Worldwide Alumni Celebration unites the LBS community as it returns to London
Celebrating connection beyond borders - read more about one of the 70 Worldwide Alumni Celebrations held around the world this month.
London Business School redefines business education for the age of AI
Dean Sergei Guriev outlines LBS's AI thinking at Bloomberg.
The evolving role of inclusion
LBS’s latest Think Ahead event explores whether business should be inclusive.
Introducing the IEPC’s Incubator 2025 cohort
As part of the LBS £2m Entrepreneurship Experience, the 2025 LBS Incubator welcomes a new cohort of founders whose ventures span sustainability, healthcare, education and beyond.
Practitioner Courses
MiF alumni can join free Practitioner Courses (10 spots per course): Mergers & Acquisitions (5–7 Nov) and Business of Corporate Finance (13–22 Nov). Led by Philip Brice and Andrew Blakeman with guests from BP, Goldman Sachs and EQV. For more information please email mifteam@london.edu.
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Alumni Discovery Circles
Join the new wave of Alumni Discovery Circles designed to gain different perspectives and develop new connections with peer led learning groups this January! Also explore our current curated content for Alumni Discovery Circles on Technology, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship.
Global Executive Programme
LBS is bringing its FT #1 executive programmes to Singapore, 23–27 March 2026. Exclusively for senior executive alumni, this 5-day experience with Herminia Ibarra and industry leaders deepens leadership, strategy and impact. Learn more here.
Community
Giving to the School
A transformative and historic gift will establish LBS’s first endowed research institute.
From classmates to legacy: Dr. Fiona Pathiraja and Mr. Søren Fryland Møller
Some experiences shape a career. Others shape a life. For Dr Fiona Pathiraja and Søren Fryland Møller, London Business School did both.
LBS’s collective giving day, launching on November 12 at 10:00 (GTM). Join in to fund opportunities and fuel bold ideas. Set Global Give up for success today by giving early, and don’t forget to follow along as the donor messages roll in, the map illuminates and live challenge updates unfold! Help us spread the word with your community and use the #LBSGlobalGive to be featured on our donor wall.
Congratulations
Elaine Murphy EMBADS2018 has visited her 150th country, Palau, and is now on a mission to visit every country in the world by March 2027, a feat achieved by fewer than 500 people. When she succeeds, she’ll become the first Canadian-born woman to do so.
Bruce Lloyd MSc01(1968) has been named among this year’s inductees into the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.
Professor Herminia Ibarra, professor Aneeta Rattan and professor Nader Tavassoli have been named as bestselling case study authors by The Case Centre.
Upcoming Events
London
Join us to explore the future of energy, transport, buildings and climate tech with 250+ professionals and speakers from Octopus Energy, OVO, Gore Street Capital, Orsted and many more.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Friday 7 November
Summit Series with Saurav Chopra, Serial HR-tech entrepreneur
Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Saurav Chopra MBA2004, serial HR-tech entrepreneur, in conversation with Jeff Skinner, Teaching Fellow at LBS.
Location: LBS, North Building
Date: Wednesday 12 November
Hosted by London Business School's Out in Business club, this year we invite you to redefine the room, to challenge the boundaries of who belongs, who leads and who sets the agenda.
Location: Parks Room, Sussex Place
Date: Thursday 13–Saturday 15 November
HBSHAA at Jefferies 2025 London Healthcare Conference
The Harvard Business School Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA) extends an invite to LBS alumni to attend the panel discussion - How to Build and Fund a Successful Life Science Business in Europe? The panel includes Jeremy Green, Managing Partner at Redmile and Luca Santarelli, founder, CEO & Chairman at Windward Bio, moderated by Steve Krognes, HBSHAA.
Location: Lazard & Co Ltd, London
Date: Thursday 20 November
The LBS AI Agent Cup is the first-ever AI Agent competition at LBS, bringing together students, faculty and alumni to design intelligent agents that address real challenges within the LBS community.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Saturday 22 November
Business school alumni wine tasting competition
Now in its 21st year, this much loved event sponsored by Pol Roger, invites alumni from leading business schools to enjoy an evening of fine wine, friendly competition and great company, all hosted at LBS.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Tuesday 9 December
The Role of Human Capital in the Age of Generative AI
Join the LBS DSAI Initiative and the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative as we explore why human capital remains central to knowledge work.
Location: LBS, Nuffield Hall
Date: Thursday 11 December
Online
Partner webinar: executive compensation negotiation secrets
Learn how to take control of your career and maximise your earning potential in this exclusive BlueSteps Partner Alliance webinar.
Date: Wednesday 5 November
Proactive networking for career growth with Steve Dalton
Steve Dalton, bestselling author of The 2-Hour Job Search and The Job Closer, explains his formula for networking within your organisation and shows how it fuels career growth.
Date: Thursday 6 November
Everyone’s talking about... Leadership resilience
Join us for this Business Breakfast to delve into the art of building resilient leadership with Çağla Bekbőlet, an expert in leadership development and executive search.
Date: Friday 7 November
The hidden job market with Steve Dalton
Join us for this Career Keynote on accessing the hidden job market through targeted, high-efficiency networking.
Date: Wednesday 12 November
AI powered growth in uncertain times
This Think Ahead event explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are reshaping the strategic landscape for businesses navigating complexity.
Date: Thursday 27 November
Events around the globe
Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) 2025
Worldwide Alumni Celebration returns in 2025, bringing the LBS community together across continents and time zones. From city events to local gatherings, WAC is a chance to connect, reflect and celebrate the global spirit of LBS.
Find your nearest WAC here.
Auckland 6 November
Los Angeles 6 November
Luxembourg 27 November
Ohio 16 November
Paris 6 November
Riyadh 8 November
São Paulo 6 November
Middle East Conference
Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai
Date: Friday 30 January 2026
Alumni Reunion in Dubai
Open to all alumni in the area.
Location: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai
Date: Saturday 31 January 2026