MBA Yearbook 2011 - Norwich Business School

MBA Yearbook 2011Norwich Business SchoolUniversity of East Anglia

ContentsForeword by Terry Kendrick, p.3MBA Programme Director

MBA recruitment p.4

Opportunities for p.5working with us

MBA programme overview p.6

The 2011 MBA cohort p.7

A personal viewpoint p.8

Index of students p.9MBA General

Curriculum vitaes p.10–p.23MBA General

Index of students p.24MBA StrategicCarbon Management

Curriculum vitaes p.25–p.32MBA StrategicCarbon Management

Executive MBA p.33programme overview

The 2011 Executive p.34MBA cohort

Index of students p.35Executive MBA

Curriculum vitaes p.36–p.41Executive MBA

MBA consultancy projects p.42

Norwich Business SchoolUniversity of East AngliaNorwich Research ParkNorwichNR4 7TJUnited Kingdom

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ForewordWelcome to our yearbook showcasing the talents of the 2011 MBA cohort.This year we include a selection of students from out part-time as well as full-timecourses. I am sure you will find a wealth of experience within these pages. Ourstudents study hard to achieve a well earned MBA award and we are proud ofthem all. Although some of these students have already secured exciting post-course positions with national and international organisations many are seekingopportunities from January 2012.

A Norwich Business School MBA graduate is likely to have a deep understandingof the practical application of a range of business models, theories andframeworks. Our interactive teaching methods, commitment to group work andintegration of knowledge and skills through real consultancy activities encouragesstudents to reflect upon the application of knowledge in a variety of contexts.

In 2011 consultancy projects have been undertaken with private and publicorganisations such as Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, Marsh RiskConsulting, and Shaping Norfolk’s Future. Many of our part time studentshave undertaken an intensive consultancy project with international companiesin Prague. We were the first university to offer a joint MBA and Diploma inManagement Consultancy (awarded by the Chartered Management Institute andthe Institute of Consulting). This means that our students have deep exposureto a set of skills that can be used in both internal or external consultancy and,indeed, general business management practice.

Our students have studied either a general management MBA or haveundertaken a defined series of electives which together with general MBAmodules cover the domain knowledge of Strategic Carbon Management.As part of the School’s commitment to responsible business our students(full-time and part-time) have generated over £10,000 for charity in 2011.

As in previous years we have maintained a diverse cohort both in terms of agesand nationality (over 20 nationalities represented in the 2011 cohort). This hasgiven the cohort a broad global perspective with no one nationality dominatingthe class discussions around international business practice.

In your search for talent please check out the students in this yearbook. I amconfident that you will find industrious and intelligent MBA graduates within itspages. You can either contact the students direct or contact me for advice andpre-screening. I am always happy to support our graduates who have workedwith during their challenging studies.

Terry KendrickMBA Programme Director

Norwich Business School

December 2011

[email protected]+44 (0)1603 591540

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“We are proud of our2011 cohort. They haveworked hard over anintensive study periodand deserve the successwhich must surely follow.”

MBA recruitmentOur aim is to support you to find the best talent for your organisation from our MBA cohort.If you would like to discuss your recruitment needs further, please contact our MBA teamwho can provide information and advice about the services we offer.

The MBA e-Yearbook

Recruiters can contact students in theMBA e-Yearbook directly via their emailaddresses. If you have any difficultiesmaking contact, please email our MBAteam who have access to student contactdetails and will be pleased to assist you.

Workshops and presentations

We welcome employers on campus todeliver skills workshops and presentationsto our students. Workshops andpresentations are an excellent way tomeet and communicate with studentsformally and informally, promote your ownorganisation and vacancies, and give thestudents an insight into the skills andabilities necessary for success.

Job posting facility

Vacancies can be placed directly withthe Business School by emailing theMBA team. Your vacancy will be promotedto all MBA students and can also beadvertised across the wider UEAcommunity at your request.

On-campus interviewing

We offer facilities for interviewing MBAstudents on campus, a short journey fromthe centre of Norwich.

MBA recruitment event

Towards the end of the MBA programmewe hold an MBA recruitment event whererecruiters can meet the MBA studentswho are about to graduate. If you wouldlike to attend this event, please contactthe MBA team.

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Opportunities for working with usNorwich Business School offers organisations and companies different opportunities forworking with our MBA students. These are through consultancy projects and masterclasses.

Consultancy projects

By working with us on a consultancyproject, you have the opportunity tohost a small group of motivated studentswho will tackle a business issue that isimportant to you and your organisation.

MBA students undertake two consultancyprojects during the year.

Masterclasses

Throughout the MBA programme, studentsattend a series of masterclasses organisedby the Business School and its businesspartners. These masterclasses are taughtby national and international experts.

If you are interested infinding out more about ourConsultancy Projects or ourMasterclass series, contact:

Terry KendrickMBA Programme [email protected]+44 (0)1603 591540

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“Both my consultancy projects

went well - the second one

was particularly successful.

Our client reported that they

were very happy with our

research and report and now

I feel very confident about

delivering the consultancy

process...Because of this I

feel I have more options about

what I might be doing in future...

For me, the consultancy

projects were one of the best

parts of the whole course"

Anahita Pajuhesh, MBA StrategicCarbon Management, 2011

MBA programme overviewThe MBA Modules MBA General MBA Strategic

Carbon Management

Accounting and Carbon Finance

Corporate Climate Change Management

Climate Change Governanceand Compliance

Corporate Responsibility

Customer Focus and Innovation

Economics of the LowCarbon Environment

Entrepreneurship

Finance and Management Accounting

International Economic Environment

Information Systems for Management

Leadership and Change

Low Carbon Technologies and Solutions

Management Consultancy Skills

Management of Talent

Operations and Logistics

Strategic Risk Management

Strategy

In addition to the above units, all full-time MBA students undertake Consultancy Projects1 and 2, Challenging Perceptions Masterclasses, the Career Impact Programme and theMBA Challenge. MBA General students choose one module marked




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Consulting

Nonprofit/Government

Manufacturing

Energy/Utilies

Technology

Healthcare

25%

21%Finance / Accounting

Products / Services

8%

11%11%

8%

8%

8%

Project Management

Accountant

Business Development

Consultant

Operations

HR Manager

Director

Analyst

Programmer

Engineer

19%Manager

16%Sales

13%Client Services

8%

8%

8%

8%

5%

3%

3%

3%

3%

3%

Norwich Business School MBA cohort 2011At Norwich Business School we place great importance on our MBA students havinggood quality work experience. We require a minimum of 3 years’ in a management position.We encourage diversity and this year we have welcomed people from 21 countries,with backgrounds ranging from self-employment to the public sector and multi-nationalcompany employees.

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Work sectorspre-MBA

Job functionspre-MBA

MBA cohort 2011

Total size of class: 37

MBA General cohort: 20

MBA Strategic Carbon 17Management cohort:

Average age: 32 years

Average workexperience: 7 years

Male: 68%

Female: 32%

International students: 89%(21 nationalities)

Home/ EU students: 11%

“There is quite a focus on teamwork in this MBA and I think itadds a lot to the course. When I look back, I made a very gooddecision to come to the Norwich Business School and to studythe full-time MBA here - I’ve enjoyed the course and I’msatisfied I made the right choice.”

Before Mai came to Norwich she was working as a departmentmanager for Vietnam Communications Corporation, running anational children’s website in her home country of Vietnam. Butin January 2011, she decided to uproot and move to Norwich tostudy the one year full-time MBA at the business school at UEA,and we asked her why she decided to do that, what brought herto Norwich in particular and what she hoped to do next?

“Yes it is true that I had a good job at home in Vietnam, and Ienjoyed working on the http://socnhi.com website which was asuccessful project for me. At the same time I wanted to extendmy background in IT and get some more business skills on myCV. I looked around at business courses and MBAs in particularand decided that the UEA MBA was a good option for me.

“Two things caught my attention about the course – a lot of theMBAs I had seen had September starts but Norwich BusinessSchool’s MBA started in January which actually suited memuch better with finishing my job in Vietnam. At the same time,I could see how the consultancy projects would give mepractical experience of business management – exactly theskills I was looking to build on.

“When I finish the course, I hope I will have increased my skillsenough to get some work in Europe somewhere. I know Iwouldn’t even be thinking of this without studying an MBA first– the course has given me a lot of experience and moreconfidence about my business skills.

“Lots of the things I hoped for before I came to Norwichhave really happened to me. I liked working on theconsultancy projects and a few of the other modulessuch as Entrepreneurship were very enjoyable for me too.The teaching style here is very different to what I am usedto in Asia. Most of the lecturers here have a very active styleand everyone is invited to speak up and participate to thegroup in some way.

‘We’ve been working in teams of four for the consultancyprojects and although I have learned a lot from Terry’s lectures[Terry Kendrick, the Course Director and lecturer for theManagement Consultancy Skills Module], I have also got a lotfrom the other people in my teams. In one of my consultancyprojects, I was lucky enough to be with people who have lotsof work experience. In such a small team you have closeworking relationships, you get to know each other very welland you can learn a lot from your friends.’

‘There’s also a lot of variety within the groups. I really enjoyedthe teamwork in another assignment when we were working inlarger teams. When we looked at ourselves, we saw that the11 of us came from 10 different countries! That kind of culturaldiversity makes group work great fun and of course there’s alot to be learned about everyone’s background and their livesbefore coming to Norwich.’

‘There is quite a focus on teamwork in this MBA and I think itadds a lot to the course. In fact, when I look back, I think Imade a very good decision to come to the Norwich BusinessSchool and to study the full-time MBA here. I’ve enjoyed thecourse and I’m satisfied I made the right choice for me.’

A personal viewpoint: Mai Vu

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The 2011 MBA Cohort: MBA General

Yusuf Anjolaiya p.10

Ahnaf Arafah p.11

Jummai Arome p.12

Shintaro Ebina p.13

Elena Grigorova p.14

Pei-Ying Liao p.15

Olubunmi Makanjuola p.16

Dhanancheyan Manohar p.17

Damrongphak Rajitrangson p.18

Luis Enrique Saucedo Mendoza p.19

Yuriy Shogenov p.20

Ilsur Suleymanov p.21

Pei-Ju Tu p.22

Mai Huong Vu p.23

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Here is a selection of the student profiles from the 2011 MBA General cohort:

Yusuf Anjolaiya

Education & Qualifications

2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA, General and Diploma in Management Consultancy,Chartered Management Institute

2009 - 2010 University of East Anglia, Norwich, UKMA International Development and Business

2002 - 2006 University of Lagos, NigeriaBA Philosophy

Professional Experience

2008 - 2010 Al-Hujaaj International Umrah & Hajj Services, Nigeriatravel & tourismHead of Marketing

2006 - 2007 First City Monument Bank, NigeriabankingMarketing/Sales

2007 - 2008 Integrated Microfinance Bank, NigeriabankingField supervisor/SBU manager

2004 - 2006 Electronic Mall Nigeria, NigeriaretailMarketing• An online retail business, started up by colleagues and myselfduring my undergraduate degree

• I was the head of marketing. My job description includes recruitingnew retailers and creating publicity

Project Experience

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Our task was to review RHS's digital activities and proffer a 5 year strategicrecommendation for development. I was the facilitator of the group and I wasalso in charge of communication with the client. The project required extensiveresearch into the UK third sector as well as internet strategies.

Franchise Development Services

Our task was to research into the UK franchising industry. The aim was toinvestigate the internationalisation of UK franchisors and the impact on theUK economy. I was in charge of all communication with the client and assumedthe role of facilitator throughout the final month of the project.

Email

[email protected]@yahoo.com

Telephone

07943574165

Nationality

Nigerian

Languages

English (native)

About Me

A good team worker, hardworking,sociable and entrepreneurialindividual. My distinctivecharacteristic is my continuousquest for knowledge.

Career Interests

My main career interest is tobe a development expert. I amopen to all kinds of positions withinthese sectors, preferably adevelopment consultant.

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Ahnaf Arafah



1995 - 1997 Medicine and Health Sciences School, George WashingtonUniversity (GWU),Washington DC, USAPost Graduate Diploma in Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine Diploma


1998 - 2011 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center,Riyadh, Saudi ArabiahealthNuclear Medicine Manager• I became Nuclear Medicine Manager in 1998. The section grewto double the original size in terms of staff and equipment

• I was involved in annual supply and staff training, alongside myclinical practice

• I oversaw the department expansion and specialization andprepared the department for future requirements.

Project Experience

KFSHRC, Riyadh

I worked with the Radiology department management to upgrade our equipment ina five-year period. The project cost was £4 million.

Email

[email protected]@kfshrc.edu.sa

Telephone

+966 505458330

Nationality

Saudi Arabian

Languages

Arabic (native)English

Career Interests

• Management• Teaching• Research• Business start-up• Economic developments

I would prefer to work in SaudiArabia but prepared to travel toother countries.

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Jummai Arome



2003 - 2007 Eastern Meditteranean University, Famagusta, CyprusBSc Information Technology


2010 - 2010 Bluebird Techologies Limited, Nigeriaelectronics - CCTVMarketing Manager• Developed this subsidiary of Bluebird Capital together withthe MD/CEO

• Prepared the sales and marketing plan and obtained clients forBluebird Technologies

2009 - 2010 Bluebird Capital Limited, Nigeriainvestment bankingInvestment Analyst/ Business Consultant• Worked as an analyst for different projects for thisstart-up company

2007 - 2008 Energy Resources Management Ltd, Nigeriaoil & gasCorporate Communications Dept• Marketing of hydro-electrical equipment

• Execution of rural electrification projects

• Supply of highly sophisticated equipment

Project Experience

Outline Online Magazine

Worked as part of a team to investigate sustainable sources of revenue for themagazine. The project was completed and the clients requests were fulfilled.

Email

[email protected]

Nationality

Nigerian

Languages

English (native)Turkish

About Me

I am a friendly and social personwho is hard working and dedicated.I put my best in to everthing I do anddo not shy away from a challenge.

Career Interests

I hope to work as a managementconsultant in Nigeria or the UnitedArab Emirates.

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Shintaro Ebina



1997-2002 Kokushikan University, Tokyo, JapanBachelor of Politics


2009 - 2010 Toppan Printing Co Ltd, Tokyo, Japanbusiness process outsourcingJob Title• Organised three team leaders and 20 sales representatives in theBPO section for major Japanese food companies and cosmeticcompanies as the supervisor of a sales team

• Operated the team with efficient sales strategies derived from trendanalyses such as the contact ratio and order entry ratio

• Improved workflow for supervisors as a member of the QualityControl Circle

• Initiated training programs for potential representatives forpromoting team leaders and enhanced employee satisfaction

2007 - 2009 ING Direct Services K.K, Tokyo, Japanretail bankingJob Title• Prepared for the launch of ING Direct Bank, Japan

• Structured the customer service centre and participated in anumber of projects

• Contributed as a CRM and IT specialist in a customer databasesystem-test project with external international business consultants

• Launched a project for structure of information systems within thecustomer service department

• Invented workflow for customer service and managed fivemembers in demonstrating workflow project

2003 - 2007 BELLSYSTEM 24, Inc, Tokyo, Japanoutsourcing and telemarketingJob Title• Participated as a chief supervisor with £1 billion budget on along-term business alliance with major Japanese telephonecommunication company

• Managed seven call centre supervisors and 15 leaders

• Structured a customer service centre with over 100 agents

• Centralised several call centres into a single contact centre

• Negotiated designing of contact centre details with clients as aCRM consultant

Project Experience

East Anglian Brewers, Norfolk, UK

I was the lead on an MBA consultancy project with the micro brewery aimed atimproving the marketing strategies and web marketing.

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+44 (0) 7960459225

Nationality

Japanese

Languages

Japanese (native)English

Career Interests

To obtain a challenging position in asuccessful company as a specialistin starting up businesses and desireto engage in business development,potentially in an international market.

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Elena Grigorova



2003 - 2006 Moscow State Juridical Academy, RussiaEq PGD, Law

2000 - 2005 Moscow State Mining University, RussiaEq PGD, Economics


2006 - 2011 CJSC Eurocement group, RussiadevelopmentChief Counsellor• Representation in court cases including employment andintellectual property law, raising claims, drawing up contracts,conduction negotiations and due diligence

• Supervising and assisting legal departments of company offices

• Carrying out duties for the Head of Department in their absence

2005 - 2006 CJSC Eurocement group, RussiadevelopmentEconomist• Budgeting, drawing up annual and monthly financial plans,control and analysis of budgetary transfers

• Checking and supervising budgeting of company offices

Project Experience

East Anglian Brewers Ltd

I worked in a team to rebrand a product and give practical recommendations aboutmarket penetration strategies. This included branding, price strategy and structuralrecommendations. In addition we analysed social media as a promotional tool.

Broom Boats Ltd

This team project involved product expansion to the Chinese market. We reachedand evaluated competitors, potential dealers, analysed customer preferences andexternal factors. Also, we evaluated the company’s current market position, itscompetitive advantage and opportunities.

Email

[email protected][email protected]

Telephone

+44 (0) 74992588445

Nationality

Russian

Languages

Russian (native)English

About Me

I am good at analysis and findingunconventional solutions.Motivated, goal-oriented anddisciplined, I can work underpressure, take responsibility andhave good negotiating skills

Career Interests

To participate in a firm which givesme the opportunity to apply andenhance my professional skills,acquire knowledge aboutinternational management and workin a goal-oriented team.

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Pei-Ying Liao


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA, General and Diploma in Management Consultancy, CharteredManagement Institute

2001-2005 Tamkang University, Taipei County, TaiwanBSc Computer Science and Information Engineering


2008-2010 Cite Media Holding Group, TaiwanChief Editor (PCuSER)• I was the chief editor of a popular IT magazine. My responsibilitiesincluded communicating with authors, managing and writingarticles and proposing new books for the market

• Published more than 20 books and magazines includingmany bestsellers

• Expertise in internet marketing

2006-2007 Academia Sinica, TaiwancomputingWeb developer• Was lead on a number of projects. My job responsibilities includednegotiating and meeting with the clients and system design

• Experience in implementation of national project. eg. TELDAP(Taiwan e-learning and Digital Archives Program)

• Completed a number of complex projects independentlyand cooperatively

Project Experience


The client was interested in long-term sustainable growth and optimisation of itscurrent digital activities. We proposed a full review of current digital activities withrecommendations for strategic development of these activities for the next five yearsin order to help them maintain and attract supporters.

Broom Boats Ltd.

Our client was seeking new export markets all over the world, especially China. Theyasked us to conduct the study on the luxury boat market in China in order to identifyopportunities for further investment in this market. The result of the study will be amarket entry strategy to help the client make an investment decision.

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/in/pinliao

Telephone

+44 (0) 742321526

Nationality

Taiwan

Languages

Taiwanese (native)ChineseEnglish

About Me

Curious and always hungry forknowledge. Pursuit of truth butopen-minded. I like to thinkcreatively but rationally.

Career Interests

I am interested in joining amanagement consultancy to workas a business strategy consultant orin a marketing related role.

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Olubunmi Makanjuola


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA, General and Diploma in Management Consultancy, CharteredManagement Institute

2002 - 2006 Babcock University, Ogun State, NigeriaBSc Accounting


2008 - 2011 FinBank Plc, NigeriabankingSystem Control Officer• Information systems audit and control

• Access control and general user administration

• Data verification and income assurance

• Audit of the bank's IT platform

Project Experience

Marsh, UK

Providing Marsh with a value proposition to their customers by exploring therelationship between major losses and regulatory breaches.

Eastern Storage Equipment Ltd (ESE), Norwich, UK

The project involved developing a marketing strategy and brand strategyfor the company.

Email


Twitter

bunmimakan

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/olubunmi-makanjuola/2a/46/941

Telephone

+44 (0) 7572128154

Nationality

Nigerian

Languages

English (native)Yoruba

About Me

I have strong analytical,communication and interpersonalskills. The desire to achieve the bestin all my endeavours and improvemyself makes me self-motivated andopen to new ideas and learning.

Career Interests

To work in a global managementconsulting firm as part of theirteam of experts providingmanagement and financialadvisory solutions to companies.

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Dhanancheyan Manohar


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA, General (full time programme) and Diploma in ManagementConsultancy, Chartered Management Institute

1998 - 2002 University of Madras, Chennai, IndiaB.E. (Bachelor of Engineering), Computer Science and Engineering


2006 - 2010 HDFC Bank Limited, IndiabankingManager - Retail loans• Joined the bank as a Relationship Manager and rose to thepost of Area Sales Manager

• Managed a team of two territory managers, three team leaders,26 direct sales executives and three vendors

• Managed both the branch banking channel and the vendorassociates channel of the bank

2005 - 2006 ICICI Bank Limited, IndiabankingAsset Desk Manager• Handled the entire retail assets (retail loans and credit cards)portfolio of the branches in my cluster

• I was responsible for six branches in the region and wasaccountable for the total retail assets portfolio of all the branchesin my cluster

• Won the appreciation of the business head for exceeding myhome loan targets

2002 - 2005 Standard Chartered Finance Limited, Indiafinancial servicesTeam Leader• Joined the organisation as a probationary officer in the creditcards division and rose to the post of Team Leader

• Managed a team of 12 probationary officers involved in thedirect selling team of the credit cards

Project Experience

Project Evolve, Norwich Business School,University of East Anglia, UK

To prepare an exhaustive competitive analysis report about the business servicesoffered by the business schools in universities in the East of England and theLondon region. My project task mainly involved identifying and recommending newkinds of programmes which were capable of revenue generation, relevant for theenterprise and engagement component of Project Evolve.

ABDI Limited, UK

To research on the current practices used in East of the England local authoritiesto plan, measure and evaluate their investment in all aspects of human capital. Myproject task also involved conducting desk research and a literature review on bestpractice in the measurement of returns on investment in human capital in UK publicand private sector organisations.

Email

[email protected]@yahoo.co.in

Twitter

dhanintwit

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/dhanan-manohar/28/46b/586

Telephone

+44 (0) 7407094664

Nationality

Indian

Languages

Tamil (native)English

About Me

I am a self motivated, enthusiastic,target oriented professional, with awide range of experience in salesand marketing in the banking andfinancial services industry.

Career Interests

To enter into a senior role in thesales and marketing function inan organisation.

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Damrongphak Rajitrangson



2002 - 2006 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandBSc Pharmaceutical Science (Major in Social and AdministrativePharmacy), with Pharmacy license


2008 - 2010 MSD (Thailand) Ltd.,pharmaceutical industryProfessional sales representative• Expanded the responsible market and doubled monthly saleswithin a year, and won the first prize for the highest market sharegain and rapid growth in 2009

• Initiated and ran the marketing and selling strategies topromote sales

• Obtained a certificate for successfully completing MedicalRepresentative Accreditation Program (MRAP), 2009

2007 - 2008 Diethlem Co., Ltd. (Rottapharm department), Thailandpharmaceutical industryMedical sales representative• Promoted the sale of the company's medicines and healthcareproducts and achieved double monthly sales within a year

• Ran marketing strategies and sales promotion events

• Negotiated and managed the tender in the sales area

Project Experience

Marsh Ltd, UK, 2011

Provided risk management consultancy research for fire and regulatory breaches inthe UK, for the company to support their customers and create further businessopportunities for the company

InCrops Enterprise Hub, 2011

Provide a business development and marketing plan to InCrops and its clientNorfolk Plant Sciences Limited (NPS) in order to launch and promote newNPS crop products to the US healthy food market

Email

[email protected]@hotmail.com

Twitter

DRajitrangson

LinkedIn Profile

http://th.linkedin.com/pub/damrongphak-rajitrangson/3a/106/135

Telephone

+66 (0) 899231480+44 (0) 7407382784

Nationality

Thai

Languages

Thai (native)English

About Me

My major background andexperience are in pharmaceuticalssales and marketing. I am result-oriented and analytical. I enjoydeveloping marketing strategies andproducing high quality results.

Career Interests

A project management orconsultancy career related tointernational business, salesand marketing especially inthe pharmaceuticals andhealthcare sectors.

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Luis Enrique Saucedo Mendoza



2002 - 2007 Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango, MexicoBA Business Administration


2008 - 2011 MABE Distribution Center, MexicomanufacturingHuman Resources Manager• Managed the HR department, planned, executed and controlledthe HR strategies and HR functions

• Led, designed, implemented and administered the cultural andtraining program for the distribution centers (nationwide)

• Participated in the elaboration and execution of HR strategicplanning for commercial areas

• Served as a coach for managers on HR issues

2008 - 2008 MABE, MexicomanufacturingCoordinator of Training and Organisational Development• Implemented and coordinated the high performance and trainingsystem in a newly-created manufacturing area

• Formed, coached and monitored high performing teams

2006 - 2007 PEÑAFIEL Distribution Center, Mexicosoft drinks commercialisationLogistic Supervisor• Supervised logistic operations and negotiated with customersto improve the commercial relationship

2004 - 2005 CRECE, MexicoconsultingIntern in consulting• Elaborated investment studies to guide companies in newinvestment decisions, involving marketing research, technical,financial, and administration studies

Project Experience


I worked on this project which aimed to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness ofthe client´s digital activities and to provide recommendations in order to improve theirrevenue. The project was concluded successfully with a strong analysis and wellsupported recommendations.

Place UK

This project was aimed to create a business plan for Place UK, providing strategicrecommendations in order to improve their performance in the frozen fruit market inthe UK. This project involved research, analysis and recommendations in areas suchas marketing, logistics, HR and finance.

Email

[email protected]@hotmail.com

Telephone

+44 (0) 7926145004

Nationality

Mexican

Languages

Spanish (native)English

Career Interests

• Business development• Management consulting• Business/operations manager• Human resources

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Yuriy Shogenov



2006 - 2009 Moscow State University, RussiaMSc Applied Mathematics & Computer Science

2002 - 2006 Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Nalchik, RussiaBSc Applied Mathematics & Computer Science


2006 - 2010 ZAO Kaledin & Partners, RussiaITProject Manager• I joined as a software developer and practised as a system analystand business analyst

• Completed a number of projects related to the developmentof complex IT systems

• Recently, my job responsibilities have included participation innegotiations with clients/contractors and the preparation ofsolicited business proposals and IT project management

Project Experience

Outline Magazine

Our consultancy team's effort was focused on new revenue raising opportunitiesin the area of online marketing for Outline Magazine's website. We identifiedopportunties, explained which of them the client should adopt and advised the clienton their opportunities.

Franchise Development Services

FDS asked us to conduct a study on the UK franchise market, its contribution to theUK economy and the international franchise market in general. The results of thestudy are to be used by FDS to seek the support of the UK government for thefranchise industry.

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

http://linkedin.com/in/yshogenov

Nationality

Russian

Languages

Circassian (native)RussianEnglish

About Me

I'm open-minded and passionate,bringing integrity and vision intouncertain environments byestablishing sustainable relationships.

Career Interests

• Management consulting• Strategy consulting• Marketing• Interested in the IT sector

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Ilsur Suleymanov



2007 - 2008 Ufa State Petroleum Technological University,Ufa, Russian FederationCertificate, Construction of Buildings

2000 - 2005 Bashkir State University, Ufa, Russian FederationSpecialist, Law


2007 - 2010 KaSa STROY Ltd., Russian FederationconstructionDeputy Project ManagerHead of the Legal Department• Organised and developed the activity of the Legal,Administrative and HR departments

• Established good relations with government and city organisations

2006 - 2007 Yalcin Gumus (Porcelain factory), TurkeyBusiness Development Manager• Responsible for Russian and CIS country markets

• Development of a sales and marketing plan

2006 - 2006 Institute of Humanitarian Researches of Science Academyof Bashkortostan, Russian FederationScientific employee• Developed and managed the government sponsored foreignpostgraduate education programme

Project Experience

InCrops Project

I worked as a part of the consultancy team to provide market research of thebioplastics industry. The report included the market potential, feedstock, legislation,and the geographical scope of bioplastics in comparison to petrochemical plastics.

ABDI Ltd.

Research on the current practices used by the East Anglian local authorities to plan,measure and evaluate their investment in all aspects of human capital investment.

Email

[email protected]@mail.ru

Twitter

bashkurt

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/ilsur-suleymanov/35/340/94a

Telephone

+44 (0) 7918146100 (UK)+7 9196000097 (Russia)

Nationality

Bashkir

Languages

Russian (native)EnglishTurkishBashkir

Career Interests

Business Development,Management Consulting, IslamicBanking, Project Management

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Pei-Ju (Julia) Tu



2002 - 2005 National Taipei College of Business, TaiwanBA Finance

1989 - 1994 TakMing University of Science and Technology,Taipei, TaiwanFive Year Diploma in Public Finance and Taxation


2000 - 2010 PRG-Schultz International Pte Ltd, TaiwanauditingProject Leader• Finding hidden losses for clients; 40% of the clients are listed inthe Fortune 500, the total findings of my projects have reached£1 million

• Giving presentations on the weakness of operation flow for clients,CFOs and directors, as well as providing audit reports to helpclients improve operational efficiency

• Providing operational support and training courses for Hong Kongand mainland China

1999 - 2000 Elite Company/ San-Yi Building Company, TaiwanInternal Audit• Audits of internal operation circulation which founddepartmental weaknesses in workflow, cost effectivenessand embezzlement issues

• During this time, I gained certification of Internal Auditor fromThe Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

1994 - 1999 Shun-Cheng CPA Firm, TaiwanauditingSenior Auditor• Served over 50 clients in five years in a variety of differentindustries including trading, construction, manufacturingand finance

• A representative for clients to solve and communicate tax issueswith the National Tax Department

Project Experience

InCrops Enterprise Hub 2011 (http://www.incropsproject.co.uk/)

I worked as a team member on two InCrops projects. In the first project, we didmarketing research for Bioplastics and gave our opinion of feasibility for this industry.In the second project, we conducted a business plan and marketing plan for InCrops'client (Norfolk Plant Science Ltd) to sell purple tomato juice on the internet.

Dragon Hall 2011 (http://www.dragonhall.org/)

I worked as a team member in sales, marketing and finance for the Dragon Hallevent "1001 Arabian Nights". We raised the profile of Dragon Hall through media,sponsorship and ticket sales.

Email

[email protected]@gmail.com

Twitter

sun383838

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/julia-tu/29/b26/b2a

Telephone

+886 986203029+44 (0) 7901353012

Nationality

Taiwan

Languages

Mandarin (native)EnglishTaiwanese

About Me

I am reliable and always maintain ahigh level of initiative. I like to learnand experience new kinds of things,share and cooperate with people.

Career Interests

I would like to join a company whichfocus their business on the leisure orhealth industries, working in projectmanagement, product managementor marketing and sales.

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Mai Huong Vu



2003 - 2008 Hanoi University of Science and Technology, VietnamBA, Information Technology


2007 - 2011 Vietnam Communications Corporation, VietnamcommunicationDepartment Manager• I am the founder of the Socnhi website (http://socnhi.com),the most well-known website for children in Vietnam

• Built and trained a department of 20 members, formed workingprocesses making Socnhi Department the most methodicaldepartment in the corporation.

• Won “Best Leader of the Year” for leading role in managingthe department to drive record traffic increases of Socnhi websitefrom 0 to 50,000 visits per day by mid-2008.

Project Experience

Outline Magazine

Outline Magazine is a local magazine in Norwich. I worked as part of a team aimingto provide Outline Magazine with research into possible future online businessmodels. The project included both quantitative and qualitative market analysis,competitor analysis and risk assessment for the possible revenue streams.The plan was successfully completed on schedule, and provided the client with aclear recommendation for future business planning.

Broom Boats Limited

Broom Boats Limited is the market-leader in manufacturing luxury boats in the UK.As part of their expansion into new markets, the aim of our project was to providethe client with a market entry strategy to China. Our project included an overview ofthe luxury boat market in China in line with regulatory and cultural obstacles andmarina infrastructure. The project was completed on time and was highlyappreciated by our client.

Email


Twitter

maivuhuong

LinkedIn Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/maivuhuong

Telephone

+44 (0) 7903579800

Nationality

Vietnamese

Languages

Vietnamese (native)English

About Me

My philosophy of life is “Lifechanges when we change”, I ampassionate about what I do. Mymajor strengths include leadership,determination and organisation.

Career Interests

Would like to see myself in a globalcompetitive working environment.

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The 2011 MBA Cohort: Strategic Carbon Managment

Liam Barry p.25

Pilar Cocera p.26

Ehsan Ghavami Shiredjini p.27

Choong Kim Leong p.28

Caroline Ogada p.29

Obafemi Olugbenga Odele p.30

Anahita Pajuhesh p.31

Lei Pang p.32

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Here is a selection of the student profiles from the 2011 MBA Strategic Carbon Management cohort:

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Liam Barry


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA Strategic Carbon Management and Diploma in ManagementConsultancy, Chartered Management Institute

2005 - 2007 Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, Sydney, AustraliaGraduate Diploma, Chartered Accounting

2000 - 2004 University of Technology, Sydney, AustraliaBComm, BArts, Accounting, Financial Planning and French


2006 - 2010 KPMG, Australia and the UAEfinancial advisoryManager - Transaction Services• Financial due diligence and other advisory services relating tocorporate acquisitions, debt restructuring and capital marketsactivity across a range of industries and regions

• In the UAE, I worked on a major potential dual listing on theLondon and Dubai stock exchanges and was heavily involved inone of the world’s largest corporate debt restructuring projects

• In Australia, I worked on a range of transactions, including stategovernment privatisation of energy and infrastructure assets andmultiple corporate and private equity deals

2000 - 2006 KPMG, Australiafinancial advisorySenior - Middle Market Advisory• I managed various financial statement audits, was responsible forthe preparation of financial reports and managed the transition toInternational Financial Reporting Standards for clients

• I provided accounting and taxation advice on a wide range ofissues and was also responsible for the preparation of variousclient tax returns

Project Experience

KPMG Europe

Developing a Sustainable Building Assessment Methodology to be incorporatedinto future property decisions in the UK (and eventually the entire KPMG Europenetwork). The tool benchmarks and assesses proposals from developers based ona range of sustainability criteria. We also advised the firm on other sustainabilityissues related to property decisions such as regulatory changes and the implicationsof new builds versus refurbishments.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

• Developing an Environmental Policy based on regulatory and operationalanalysis and an environmental review

• Quantifying the carbon footprint and developing a tool to monitor andreport emissions going forward

• Developing a Climate Change Reporting Framework to be shared withkey stakeholders

• Developing a strategy to address the risks and opportunities posed byclimate change and other environmental drivers

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/liam-barry/1a/356/753

Telephone

+44 (0) 7907451402

Nationality

Australian

Languages

English (native)French

About Me

I am an enthusiastic and drivenindividual who is extremelypassionate about climate changeand sustainability issues as theyrelate to investment decisions andcorporate responsibility.

Career Interests

I am interested in a career thatcombines my skills in financial andinvestment advisory with my interestin climate change policy, corporateaffairs and sustainability.


Pilar Cocera


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKMBA Strategic Carbon Management

2010 - 2010 University Complutense of Madrid, SpainPG Dip Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (part-time programme)

2007 - 2008 European University of Madrid, SpainMSc, Masters degree in Renewable Energy (full-time programme)


2007 - 2010 Groupe Atlantic, Spain industrial metalsSales Engineer• Searching for new clients and maximizing client potential bydeveloping long-term relationships

• Calculating client quotations and providing pre-sales technicalassistance and product education. Delivering productdemonstrations one-to-one at field events such as conferencesand seminars

• Continually developing knowledge of the overall market place

2005 - 2007 GFM (PV Generation of La-Mancha), Spain energySales Manager-PV Solar Industry• Assessing the suitability of potential sites and quoting, managingcustomer documentation, supporting forecasting, acceptingorders and coordinating with the project management andinstallation teams

• Proactive daily engagement with customers face-to-face, viaphone and email explaining GFM’s offerings and market position,and the basics of PV technology and FiT

2003 - 2005 EFAE, Spain educationEnvironmental Management Systems Trainer for SMEs• Managing structural European funds

• Training SMEs in EMSs, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001

2002 - 2003 Wasservirtschaft Bayerische, Germany water managementSpanish-German Translator• Translating water management brochures and collecting expertisein environmental legislation and water treatment systems

Project Experience

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), UK

Responsible for developing a corporate engagement strategy for CDP Australia andNew Zealand to increase the number of AZX 200 and NZX50 company informationavailable to investors.

Eurostar, UK

Manager of a four member team calculating Eurostar and air travel industryCO2 emissions and creating a model to compare the carbon footprint. Providedconsultancy services for value-creation to the Eurostar management team in orderto update Eurostar’s “Tread Lightly Report 2011”.

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/pilar-c%C3%B3cera-ca%C3%B1as/37/45a/a36/en

Telephone

+44 (0) 7415279623

Nationality

Spanish

Languages

Spanish (native)EnglishFrenchGerman

About Me

I have a strong sense of reality andI am orientated towards initiativeand action and always look into thefuture. I am a courageous personand I have leadership qualities.

Career Interests

I am passionate about developingsustainable and low carbonstrategic planning businesses.I am interested in working asa consultant in energy, carbonemissions reduction and trading.

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Ehsan Ghavami Shiredjini



2005 - 2008 University of California, Los Angeles, USABA (Honors) Anthropology


2008-2010 Bad Apples Tech Support Ltd, USAITBusiness Development Manager• Led sales and marketing efforts for early-phase IT services firmspecializing in Apple products. Hired and mentored team of12 Apple specialists

• Developed social media and direct B2B marketing strategy toincrease client pool. Grew client base by 80%

• Drove change in organizational policies, structure and clientrelations. Developed company’s mission statement, policiesregarding clients and employees, and five-year vision

2007-2008 NISA Property Management, USAcommercial propertyMarketing Associate• Produced print and web-based marketing materials forcommercial and residential property management firm

• Established company marketing team, pivotal to signingthree large commercial shopping centers as clients

Project Experience

UNESCO North Devon Biosphere Reserve

I worked as part of a team aiming to to provide a Sustainable Energy Plan forcommunities & villages, to achieve a 34% CO2 emissions reduction target by 2020.The plan was completed on schedule and well received by representives of thetarget communities.

Petroleum-Geo Services (Norwich, England)

Development of a flexible carbon emissions indexing model/tool for PGS seismicvessels to; assess and compare carbon footprint of a vessel fleet (between 10-15vessels) based on fuel consumption and investigate variation in both absoluteDevelopment of a flexible carbon emissions indexing model/tool for PGS seismicvessels. The model assesses and compares the carbon footprint of a vessel fleet(between 10-15 vessels) based on fuel consumption and investigates variation in bothabsolute CO2 emissions and C02 emission intensity intensity (per unit of production)for given operational variables.

Eurostar (Norwich, England)

Calculated Eurostar and air travel industry CO2 emissions as part of a four memberconsultancy team. Produced calculation model with update and industry certifiedC02 emissions, outlining results and recommendations for value-creation to theEurostar upper management team, and to update Eurostar’s ‘Tread Lightly' Report.

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsang

Nationality

Iranian

Languages

Farsi (Native)English (Fluent)Spanish (Beginner)Azerbaijani (Beginner

About Me

Sustainability expertise andexperience as a sustainability/carbon consultant and provenleadership skills in academic andprofessional teams.

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Choong Kin Leong



2001 - 2002 Singapore Institute of Management, SingaporeGDip MM, Marketing Manangement

1995 - 1998 Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeBEng (Hon), Engineering (Mechanical)


2006 - 2010 Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, SingaporeSupply Chain - Projects and Vendor Program Manager• Led cross-regional supply chain project in transferring US andEuropean operations with an annual value of US$10m to Singapore

• Managed annual contracts valued at US$2.5m covering sites withannual shipment of ~US$45m to Asia Pacific markets

• Led cross-functional supply chain business teams in the successfulcompletion of a full cycle SAP System and Inventory Migration Project

2005 - 2006 Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, SingaporeSupply Chain - Engineering Program Manager• Managed KPIs of outsourced partners in Asia Pacific region;conducted regular operational reviews and performance assessments

• Accountable for up to 15 product models at any one time andmanaged cost exposure for End of Life (EOL) products

• Worked cross-functionally with manufacturing and support teamsin resolving quality issues, as well as driving continual qualityimprovement plans

2004 - 2005 Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, SingaporeSupply Chain - Quality Engineer• Managed outsource partners’ (3PL) quality performance indistribution and postponement related activities and acted asquality champion

• Implemented a new distribution program; developed and ensuredoperational process quality and controls in new start-up sites

2000 - 2005 Hewlett Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, SingaporeSupply Chain - Customer Program Engineer• Designed and managed claims processes and policies for channelpartners, resellers and customers (China, Hong Kong SAR, S. Korea)

• Developed a service level agreement for outsourced partners ofclaims programs and managed region specific issues

• Ensured proper accountability of reverse logistic inventories

Project Experience

Adnams plc

Member of the consulting team which evaluated the impacts of climate change on theclient's value chain. Conducted assessment from upstream suppliers to downstreamproduction and distribution operations. Made recommendations on mitigation optionsfor the minimisation of financial impact and maximisation of opportunities.

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/choong-kin-leong/39/102/854

Telephone

+65 81638287

Nationality

Singapore

Languages

English (native)MandarinCantonese

About Me

Analytical in nature, both a thinkerand doer with a strong convictionfor delivering quality output.Flexible yet focused whenapproaching objectives.

Career Interests

To be part of a dynamic and resultsoriented organisation within thesustainability sector. Keen for a careerin CDM management, low carbonconsulting and policy developmentin the Asia Pacific region.

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Caroline Ogada



2005 - 2006 The University of Salford, Manchester, UKMSc Corporate Finance


2008 - 2010 The Nairobi Women's Hospital, KenyahealthcareFinance Administration Accountant• Prepared monthly and quarterly cash budgets and monitoredtheir implementation including undertaking the monthly bankreconciliations and daily cash reconciliations

• Managed the preparation and maintenance of a variety of financialrecords and reports, including those related to the general ledger,accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Answerable to both internal and external auditors, and generaloffice administration

2002 - 2005 The Nairobi Women's Hospital, KenyahealthcareAccountant• Eliminated previous cash losses by promptly banking all receiptedcash, closely monitoring the receipts and making sure that cashreceived was receipted

• Set up the accounts for the donor funded part of the NairobiWomen’s Hospital GVRC (Gender Violent Recovery Centre)

• Preparing the monthly bank reconciliations for both the Hospitaland GVRC and being answerable to external auditors

2001 - 2001 Uganda Micro Finance, UgandafinanceAccountant• Reconciled account holders monthly deposits

2001 - 2001 Panos Eastern Africa, UgandaAccountant• Prepared all the books of accounts

1997 - 1999 Kenya Refuse Handlers, KenyaenvironmentAccountant / Contract Manager• Liaised with the city council officials on the company’s garbagecollection contract issues

• Prepared all the books of accounts, and handled over 36 millionKenya Shillings per year

• Resolved conflicts of 14 field supervisors overseeing 400 employees

Project Experience

KPMG

Prepared an RFI for the company’s future building acquisitions.

Email

[email protected]

LinkedIn Profile

linkedin.com/in/Caroline Ogada

Telephone

+44 (0) 7529890566

Nationality

Kenyan

Languages

Swahili (native)EnglishLuo

About Me

I am confident with a calm,friendly personality. A goal-orientedteam player with high energy andself motivation.

Career Interests

To join an environmental friendlyfirm, passionate in delivering lowcarbon solutions.• Leadership inRenewable Technologies

• Energy Conservation• Carbon Footprinting• Clean DevelopmentMechanisms (CDM)

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Obafemi Olugbenga Odele




2009 - 2011 Nationwide Building Society, UKbankingCustomer Consultant• Became the top sales person for four consecutive monthsexceeding 120% target to 180% contributing over 50% ofthe team’s target

• Viewpoint representative in making colleagues’ voices heard

2009 - 2009 South Yorkshire Housing Association, UKcrucible homesWeb Admin / Customer Cordinator• General housing management i.e. tenancy audits, settling in visits,assessing customers needs, volunteer referral, supported housing

• Input up-to-date details on the Housing Management System, viaan on-line computer terminal, accessing the relevant information /maintaining and updating customer database

• Designing and building the company website(www.cruciblehomes.co.uk)

2008 - 2009 Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBoS), UKbankingMortgage/Further Advance Consultant• Liaising with mortgage customers borrowing additional money

• Conducting interviews with customers and running applicationsbased on credit checking and affordability

• Meeting targets on sales by identifying customers’ needs for lifecover, critical illness, buildings and contents and other insurancecover available to them

Project Experience

Eurostar, UK

Worked as part of a consultancy team comparing the carbon emission of flightsagainst high speed trains as part of a marketing strategy for Eurostar to furtherexpand its customer base by 5M for new and existing routes. This involvedcalculating the energy output as part of the company’s new ‘tread lightly’ campaign,developing CO2 comparisons modelling different journey types, using different CO2calculators and adjusting with up-to-date CAA data to give the accurate figures.This provided information to customers on their carbon footprint.

The Low Carbon Innovation Centre

Worked as part of a team raising the client’s profile and organising "The GreenCommunity Challenge 2011" with the main objectives of providing information tocommunity groups for the better appreciation of the Government's Feed-In-Tariff andother policies. All the proceeds from the event were donated to two charities, TheRotary House for the Deaf and the Transition Network Group.

Email

[email protected]@gmail.com

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/femi-odele/30/5ab/84

Telephone

+44 (0) 7903313280

Nationality

Nigerian

Languages

Yoruba (native)English

About Me

I possess strong communicationand interpersonal skills includingproject management andimplementation. An analytical thinkerwith the ability to quickly graspcomplex business requirementsand deliver before deadlines.

Career Interests

To join a results-oriented firm,passionate in delivering lowcarbon solutions.• Leadership andchange management

• Sustainability• Carbon footprinting• Sales and marketing• Energy conservation• Overseas opportunities

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Anahita Pajuhesh



2000-2004 Lawrence University,Wisconsin, USABA Music, French


2007-2010 Landmark Education, USA personal & professional developmentFinance & Reception Manager, Course Supervisor,Introduction Leader• Led programmes and managed events of up to 800 people

• Recruited, trained, developed and managed teams ofrotating volunteers

• Managed the Finance and Reception departments of LE'slargest office (New York City)

2006-2007 Inlingua International School of Languages, Indiaeducation, professional developmentLanguage Trainer• Trained students from a variety of cultural and professionalbackgrounds

• Led training sessions that increased students’ confidenceand facility with the English language

• Successfully prepared trainees for promotions

2005 Middle East Institute, USA non-profit (think tank)Programmes Intern• Advised Programmes Director on speakers for futureprogrammes and conferences that included Middle Eastand US experts and policymakers

2004 National Iranian American Council, USA non-profit (civic education)Congressional Outreach Intern• Managed 2004 Elections Project. Conducted candidate surveyand produced Iranian-American voters’ guide to the 2004presidential and congressional elections

• Managed Congressional Breakfast Series between members ofCongress and their Iranian-American constituents

Project Experience

Mr. James Boddy

Delivered a financially viable and sustainable energy solution to integrate the ColneyHall wellness development project with its ecological and social environments.Solutions included a mix of low carbon and renewable energy technologies andare currently under consideration.

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

Worked as part of a team to develop a Corporate Climate Change Strategy forthe Isle of Man Steam Packet Company that included an Environmental Review,a Corporate Environmental Policy Statement, a Carbon Footprint Analysis, andan associated Carbon Footprint Tool for the Company's use in future years.

Email

[email protected]

Twitter

anahita215

LinkedIn Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/apajuhesh

Telephone

+1 207 2934855

Nationality

American

Languages

English (native)French

About Me

I am committed that the issuesfacing the world today be resolvedin ways that leave a legacy ofsecurity, prosperity, honor andrespect for future generations.

Career Interests

To develop a career distinguishedby continuous development,while contributing to the growthof corporate responsibility andglobal cooperation in the areasof environmental stewardshipand sustainability.

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Lei Pang



2008 - 2010 University of International Business and Economics,Beijing, ChinaMA International Economic Law

2003 - 2007 Tianjin University of Science and Technology, ChinaBSc Printing and Packaging Engineering(Electronic Publishing Technology)


2007 - 2010 Asia Pacific Resources International Limited (APRIL), Chinawood-pulpCoordinator and Deputy Sales & Marketing Manager in China• Coordinated with headquarters, overseas manufacturersand domestic customers

• Developed a sales strategy aimed at the Chinese market whichsuccessfully delivered the organisation’s strategic aims

• Established reliable partnerships with customers through effectiveCustomer Relationship Management

Project Experience

The Colney Hall Wellness Centre

To create a holistic solution to sustainably and synergistically integrate the ColneyHall Wellness Centre with its ecological and social environments.

The Paragon Automotive Group

• To provide a carbon footprint for the Corby, Grimsby and Immingham sites

• To advise on the process to obtain Carbon Trust and ISO accreditation

• To identify opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of the Corby, Grimsbyand Immingham sites

• To develop a methodology for Paragon Group to self-assess their carbon footprint

Email

[email protected]@163.com

Telephone

+861 5810075071

Nationality

Chinese

Languages

Chinese Mandarin (native)English

About Me

I am a person who loves to acceptand learn new knowledge. I am atarget-oriented, self-motivated andhighly energetic professional.

Career Interests

Based on my previously successfulexperience, I would like to continueworking in the wood-pulp industrywhich will enjoy the benefits of fastgrowth in the foreseeable future.

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Executive MBA programme overviewThe MBA Modules Executive MBA

Corporate Finance

Customer Focus and Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Finance and Accounting

International Economic Environment

International Consultancy Assignment

Information Systems for Management

Leadership and Change

Management Consultancy Skills

Management of Talent

Marketing and Management of Services

Operations and Logistics

Strategic Risk Management

Strategy

In addition to the above units, all Executive MBA students undertake Consultancy Projects1 and 2 and the MBA Challenge. Executive MBA students choose two out of four optionalmodules marked

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Consulting

Manufacturing

Finance/Accounting

Energy/Utilies

Nonprofit/Government

26%

22%Products / Services

Healthcare

15%

18%

11%

4%

4%

Client Services

Engineer

Operations

Accountant

HR Manager

Consultant

48%Manager

7%

7%

4%

4%

4%

4%

22%Director

Executive MBA cohort 2011At Norwich Business School we place great importance on our MBA students having goodquality work experience. We require a minimum of 3 years’ in a management position. Weencourage diversity and welcome people with backgrounds ranging from self-employmentto the public sector and multi-national company employees.

Work sectorspre-MBA

Job functionspre-MBA

Executive MBA cohort 2011

Total size of class: 27

Average age: 38 years

Average workexperience: 14.5 years

Male: 78%

Female: 22%

International students: 19%

Home/ EU students: 81%

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The 2011 MBA Cohort: Executive

Russell Fife p.36

Andrew Goff p.37

Sameer Khazanachi p.38

Feng Li p.39

Gary Threadgill p.40

Patrick Webster p.41

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Here is a selection of the student profiles from the 2011 Executive MBA cohort:

Russell Fife


2011 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UKExecutive MBA and Diploma in Management Consultancy,Chartered Management Institute

2003 - 2007 University of Surrey, Guildford, UKMSc Health Ergonomics


2004 - 2011 Worksafe Training and Consultancy Ltd, UKDirector• Joined as a Consultant Ergonomist responsible for conductingergonomics assessments in workplaces and formulating systemsto improve efficiency and reduce risk

• Having worked my way up to Director level I am responsible forall aspects of the business including strategic decision-makingand day-to-day operational tasks

2000 - 2004 RehabWorks, UKhealthcareCentre Manager• Initially I was responsible for the rehabilitation of individuals whosuffered from chronic pain. The area of focus was musculoskeletalinjuries that had occurred in the workplace

• I progressed to Centre Manager and was responsible foroverseeing a multidisciplinary team of therapists who deliveredthe bio-psychosocial functional restoration programme

Project Experience

Don't Travel Empty

Formulated a strategic marketing plan for this new business. This helped the clientplan the future of the business and identify specific target markets for their product.

UK Bed Manufacturer

Following an increase in reportable work related injuries I was commissioned toidentify the root cause of the problems and implement a comprehensive ergonomicrisk reduction and management system. The return on investment was £9.51 forevery £1 spent.

Email

[email protected]

Telephone

+44 (0) 7739166883

Nationality

British

Languages

English (native)

About Me

Passionate about ergonomicsI spend much of my free timereading about the subject. I enjoyvariety and as such enjoy thechallenges that come with workingin a small business.

Career Interests

My aim is to grow the businessto be recognised as a leader inthe field of ergonomics trainingand consultancy.

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Andrew Goff



1993 - 1995 University of East Anglia, UKBA Hons Social Work


2009 - present Norfolk & Waveney Mental Health NHS Trust, UKmental healthService Manager

1985 - 2009 Norfolk County Council, UKsocial careService Manager Child Protection

Project Experience

Norfolk County Council

Responsible for implementing legislation and guidance

Email

[email protected]@nwmhp.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 (0) 7545484507

Nationality

English

Languages

English (native)French (basic)

About Me

As a qualified Social Worker andmanager I strive for equality andfairness, I enjoy competition anddrive the organisation in which I worktowards the highest quality services.

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Sameer Khazanchi



2007 - 2008 ILX Group (home study), UKFoundation Certificate ITIL (Information TechnologyInfrastructure Library)


2007 - present Openreach (a part of the BT Group), UK telecommunicationsOperations Manager• Worked in five diverse Operational Management roles deliveringoperational and service delivery excellence. Managed teamsof approx. 25 staff to deliver the firms overall strategic goals

2005 - 2007 Cegedim Rx, UK IT (software and hardware)Operations Manager• Working for UK's leading provider of IT software and hardwaresupplies for pharmacy drug dispensing. Promoted fromCustomer Services Manger to Operations Manager withinthe first two months of employment

• Overall responsibility for customer/client service delivery andstrategy, order processing, internal sales departments andhealth and safety

1998 - 2006 First Rate Travel Services, UK foreign exchangeHead of Travellers Cheques ProcessingHead of Customer Services• A joint venture between Post Office Counters and Bank of Irelandto supply foreign exchange and travellers cheque services to 25kPost Offices nationwide

• Eight-year career progressing from Customer ServicesAdvisor to Head of Travellers Cheques Processing. Leadingand managing a team of 30 to deliver overall business strategyand operational excellence

• Responsible for service delivery, MI reporting, managing SLAs,forecasting volume and strategic business development. Reversedoperating cost inefficiencies and automated systems and processes.

Project Experience

Cegedim RX

Worked as part of a small team that successfully project managed and implementedthe IT and service changes affecting the logistical and operational, software andhardware areas of CegedimRX and their nationwide customers. This was thenaligned with the ‘NHS Electronic Transmission of Prescription’ government N3contract, the largest IT project in the UK to date.

First Rate Travel Services

Worked as part of a small team that successfully project managed the withdrawal of£15 million in Travellers Cheques from 25k Post Offices nationwide and oversaw thesuccessful migration of clearing services between banks. This was brought on bythe changes of the single monetary union i.e. introduction of the Euro.

Email

[email protected]@openreach.co.uk

Twitter

sam@skhazanchi

LinkedIn Profile

http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/sam-khazanchi/20/b80/713

Telephone

+44 (0) 7949687732

Nationality

British

Languages

English (native)Hindi; Urdu; Panjabi

About Me

An energetic team player drivenby results. Adapts well to changeand is adept at identifyingcontinuous improvements.Accomplished leader and mentorthat leads by example inspiringothers towards common goals.

Career Interests

Senior management opportunities.• Strategic management• Leadership and change• Risk management• Sales and marketing• Change management• Operations and logistics• International business

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Feng Li



2004 - 2005 University of Liverpool, UKMCD Master of Civic Design

1999 - 2003 Hohai University, Nanjing, ChinaBSc Civil Engineering


2009 - present Norwich City Council, UKlocal governmentSenior Planning Officer• Project managed major projects such as the city-wide strategicland use plan and cross-authority land availability surveys

• Coordinated project plans with other project leaders,city departments, community groups, and other organisationsand agencies

• Offering planning policy advice to developers, communitygroups and other key stakeholders

2005 - 2009 Broadland District Council, UKlocal governmentPlanning Policy Officer• Undertook research and drafted various supplementaryplanning policy documents

• Project managed cross-authority projects in producingjoint policy guidance

• Negotiated developer contributions in various majordevelopment projects

Project Experience

Blue Sky Leisure Ltd

Working as part of a consultancy team to undertake an organisational changeprogramme for the company.

Norwich City Council

Working in the council's planning policy team to develop strategies deliveringsustainable development for Greater Norwich area.

Email

[email protected][email protected]

Twitter

@fengdli

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/in/fengdli

Telephone

+44 (0) 7816647328

Nationality

Chinese

Languages

Chinese (native)English

About Me

Qualified as a town planningprofessional, I am committedto expanding my horizon withcontinuous learning and willingto change and adapt tonew environments.

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Gary Threadgill



2008 - 2009 Chartered Management Institute, Norwich, UKLevel 7 Executive Diploma in Management, Management Studies

1981 - 1985 Sunderland University, UKBA Business Studies


2005 - present Gallagher Heath, UKinsuranceDivisional Director• Running a personal lines and financial services call centre, offeringproducts on both a B2C and B2B basis

• Successfully transformed the Norwich business into a service-driven sales operation

• Obtained Investors in People for the Norwich operation inNovember 2008. Working to Silver standard for 2011

1999 - 2005 Budget Group, UKinsuranceRegional Manager• Regional Manager from April 2004 with sales and operationalresponsibility for 34 branches across four areas holding75,000 policies

• Region delivered excess to plan of £105,000 in financial year priorto departure, against network excess of only £13,000

• Headed Internet Integration Project to develop processes andprocedures which would allow the transaction of 6,000 policiesper annum across the network

Project Experience

Coca Cola, Prague

I worked as part of an MBA consultancy team in Prague during April 2011. Our taskwas to review the market share of Coca Cola in the Czech / Slovak region and makesuggestions to the local senior managers which would increase the market share inthe region. The plan was well received by management and they accepted ourfindings that Coca Cola was not currently being presented as a premier brand locallyand this needed to be addressed.

Forum Trust, Norwich

I worked as part of an MBA consultancy team in 2011 over a five month period toreview the academic and practical issues surrounding the definition of The Forum asa destination. The final report was very well received and has formed a centraltheme in the Trust's five-year strategy review being undertaken in late 2011.

Email

[email protected]@heathlambert.com

LinkedIn Profile

uk.linkedin.com/pub/gary-threadgill/16/12a/4a2

Telephone

+44 (0) 7770 632134

Nationality

British

Languages

English (native)

About Me

I am a successful, motivated,analytical and focused leaderwho believes it is the responsibilityof management to create theframework for a sharing culture,leading from the front to showthat winning is fun.

Career Interests

A performance driven sales andservice culture with a strong ethicalbackground and firm belief intreating customers fairly.

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Patrick Webster



1985 - 1989 Coventry Polytechnic, UKBEng Production Engineering


1991 - present Cooper Roller Bearings Co. Ltd, UKmanufacturingManufacturing Manager - Made to Order Products• Experienced in many aspects of operations management includingmaterials planning and procurement, quality management,continuous improvement and production management

• Created a strategic business unit for Made To Order products

• Developed a strategic operations plan focused on lead timereduction enabling the doubling of sales revenue between2007 and 2011

1989 - 1991 Matrix Churchill Ltd, UKmanufacturingTechnical Sales Engineer• Joined as a graduate engineer producing technical salesproposals for high value Machine Tool projects

Project Experience

Pike Automation, Prague, Czech Republic

Working as part of a four-person MBA consultancy team, our task was to developa strategic marketing plan for the global application of a new software productdeveloped by Pike Automation for integrated industrial process control. Theweek-long project was delivered in a professional manner on time and ourrecommendations were well received by the client.

Shaping Norfolk's Future, UK

Working as part of a four-person MBA consultancy team, our task was to researchand report on the issues surrounding access to finance for existing and start-upbusinesses in Norfolk in the light of the recent economic downturn. The teampresented the client with the findings along with a number recommendations forimplementation. The final report went forward to be included as part of a widerstrategic assessment of the economic environment in Norfolk.

Email

[email protected]@kaydon.com

Telephone

+44 (0) 1553 819020 (work)

Nationality

British

Languages

English (native)

About Me

Fairness, honesty, teamwork,professional standards, hard workand commitment.

Career Interests

Developing and leadingmanufacturing and operationsstrategy in high value-added, smallbatch, critical-to-quality environment.>300 employees, UK based.

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MBA consultancy projects at Norwich Business School:how we teach our students to apply knowledge

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MBA consultancy projects at NorwichBusiness School are live and challengingprojects. They are not simply placementswhere a student works full-time in anorganisation for a small period of time.Consultancy projects take place over aperiod of about twelve weeks usually withgroups of students acting as consultancyteams to address real problems andissues in organisations. All of this activityis undertaken whilst, at the same time,attending the taught units typical of anMBA programme.

By consulting over a longer time periodthan many other MBA programmes, thestudents have an opportunity to undertakean unusually thorough consultancy. Ourapproach allows them to initiate discussionwith a wider range of people than in a shortintensive consultancy where access to therelevant people may not be possible withinthe timeframe. Furthermore the studentshave time to reflect on their learning as theproject progresses and, indeed, part oftheir assessment is a reflection on theproject once it has been completed.

In addition to showing their analytical andcreative skills, the students practicenegotiation and time management (theywork to a proposal agreed with the client)and learn to work as a group (never easy!)toward a high level objective. The projectsare chosen so that models and frameworkstaught within the course can be applied.

All of this is underpinned with 30 hoursof formal education and training inconsultancy skills. This commitment toeducation and training is vitally importantwhen addressing real issues that matter inreal organisations. Our approach has beenrecognised by the Chartered ManagementInstitute (CMI) and our students were thefirst in the UK to have the opportunity toleave with a joint MBA and a Diploma inManagement Consultancy awarded by theInstitute of Consulting and the CharteredManagement Institute.

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Example recent consultancy projects:

Marsh Risk Consultingwww.uk.marsh.com

A team of MBA General students studied the extremes ofrise and fall in stock market prices in 250 businesses over arecent five year period and correlated these with companyrisk events, both internal and external – “Shareholder value:impact of risk events and relevance of intangible assets”. Thestudents developed and negotiated a proposal to study thisactivity and, with regular contact and presentations delivered,met all deadlines.

The client was “very excited” by its findings and the UKManaging Director commented “The feedback I have hadfrom members of my team concerning the conduct andprofessionalism of the group running the research hasbeen nothing but positive. Our clients regularly ask us todemonstrate the value that can be created by managing riskand this piece of work provides us with another perspective”.

The Forum Trustwww.theforumnorwich.co.uk/the-forum-trust

Students undertook a strategic review of The Forum (an iconicbuilding in Norwich) as a destination for people throughout thecounty. The study undertook a literature review of best practice,identified and studied performance review methods and makerecommendations to the Trust. In addition to a literature reviewthe students designed and ran a range of stakeholder surveysas an input to their analysis and recommendations.

Shaping Norfolk’s Futurewww.shapingnorfolksfuture.org.uk

A team of students studied the issues around sustainableprosperity for Norfolk for the county’s economic developmentpartnership. After a literature review students undertookdetailed interviews and an online survey with key stakeholders,both individual businesses and wider economic developmentorganisations. The study concluded with a series ofrecommendations for future strategy.

Adnamswww.adnams.co.uk

An MBA Strategic Carbon Management consultancy team inconjunction with key internal stakeholders addressed the issueof providing a measuring and reporting framework for carbonemissions and management. One of the key constraints wasthat the system be user friendly and easy to maintain whilstinspiring staff to be involved. The consultancy activity includeda review of legislation and regulation, a series of linkedspreadsheets for measuring and reporting and a friendly rivalrygame – Carbon Combat – to inspire staff to take carbonmanagement seriously.

“Since I started the part-time MBA course, new

opportunities have opened up for me at work and

I have changed my outlook completely. I have

much more confidence in my work now – I really feel

I know what I am talking about and that I am good at

what I do!”

Sam Khazanchi, Executive MBA, 2011

Norwich Business SchoolUniversity of East AngliaNorwich Research ParkNorwich NR4 7TJUnited Kingdom

MBA TeamT +44 (0)1603 591753E [email protected]


Documents

MBA Yearbook 2011 - Norwich Business School