MBA Yearbook 2012Norwich Business SchoolUniversity of East Anglia
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Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
MBA Team [email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
www.business.uea.ac.uk
ContentsForeword by Terry Kendrick, p.3 MBA Programme Director
MBA recruitment p.4
Opportunities for p.5 working with us
MBA programme overview p.6
The 2012 MBA cohort p.7
A personal viewpoint p.8
Index of students p.9 The Full-Time MBA
Curriculum vitaes p.10–p.23 The Full-Time MBA
Index of students p.24 MBA with Strategic Carbon Management
Curriculum vitaes p.25–p.26 MBA with Strategic Carbon Management
Executive MBA p.27 programme overview
The 2012 Executive p.28 MBA cohort
Index of students p.29 Executive MBA
Curriculum vitaes p.30–p.37 Executive MBA
MBA consultancy projects p.38
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ForewordWithin these pages you are introduced to the talents of the 2012 UEA MBA cohorts. I am sure you will find a wealth of experience within these pages and individuals who can add significant immediate value to your organizations. Although some of these students have already secured exciting post-course positions with national and international organizations many are seeking opportunities from January 2013.
Our students study hard to achieve a well earned MBA, which this year achieved full accreditation by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). You can be sure that our 2012 students have undertaken a rigorous period of study and work hard in teams to produce successful outcomes in two consultancy projects for a wide range of clients from small local companies to large multinationals such as 3M, Marsh Risk Consulting and Virgin. Their consultancy skills (valuable in “making things happen” within companies as well as stand alone consultancy) have been developed to the professional standards of the Institute of Consulting and Chartered Management Institute: all should graduate with a joint MBA and Diploma in Management Consultancy.
A Norwich Business School MBA graduate is likely to have a deep understanding of the practical application of a range of business models, theories and frameworks. Our interactive teaching methods, commitment to group work and integration of knowledge and skills through real consultancy activities encourages students to reflect upon the application of knowledge in a variety of contexts.
In your search for talent please check out the students in this 2012 yearbook. They deserve your attention.
Mr Terry KendrickMBA Programme Director 2012
[email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
“We are proud of our 2012 cohort. They have worked hard over an intensive study period and deserve the success which must surely follow.”
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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 team who can provide information and advice about the services we offer.
The MBA e-Yearbook Recruiters can contact students in the MBA e-Yearbook directly via their email addresses. If you have any difficulties making contact, please email our MBA team who have access to student contact details and will be pleased to assist you.
Workshops and presentationsWe welcome employers on campus to deliver skills workshops and presentations to our students. Workshops and presentations are an excellent way to meet and communicate with students formally and informally, promote your own organisation and vacancies, and give the students an insight into the skills and abilities necessary for success.
Job posting facilityVacancies can be placed directly with the Business School by emailing the MBA team. Your vacancy will be promoted to all MBA students and can also be advertised across the wider UEA community at your request.
On-campus interviewingWe offer facilities for interviewing MBA students on campus, a short journey from the centre of Norwich.
MBA recruitment eventTowards the end of the MBA programme we hold an MBA recruitment event where recruiters can meet the MBA students who are about to graduate. If you would like to attend this event, please contact the MBA team.
Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
MBA Team [email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
www.business.uea.ac.uk
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Opportunities for working with usNorwich Business School offers organisations and companies different opportunities for working with our MBA students. These are through consultancy projects and masterclasses.
Consultancy projectsBy working with us on a consultancy project, you have the opportunity to host a small group of motivated students who will tackle a business issue that is important to you and your organisation. MBA students undertake two consultancy projects during the year.
Inside BusinessInside Business is a seminar series featuring successful business people drawn primarily from the alumni of UEA, talking about contemporary issues in their businesses, their careers and working in their industry.
MasterclassesThroughout the MBA programme, students attend a series of masterclasses organised by the Business School and its business partners. These masterclasses are taught by national and international experts.
If you are interested in finding out more about our Consultancy projects, Inside Business or our Masterclass series, contact:Julian CampbellMBA Programme Director [email protected]+44 (0)1603 591999
“Since I started the Executive 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
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MBA programme overview
The MBA modules The Full-Time
MBA
MBA with Strategic Carbon
Management
Climate Change and Energy: Past, Present and Future
C
Climate Change Governance and Compliance C
Corporate Climate Change Management C
Corporate Finance O
Corporate Responsibility C C
Customer Focus and Innovation C C
Economic and Business Forecasting O O
Economics of the Low Carbon Environment C
Entrepreneurship C
Finance and Management Accounting C C
Information Systems for Management C
International Economic Environment C
Leadership and Change C C
Low Carbon Technologies and Solutions C
Management Consultancy Skills C C
Management of Talent C
Operations and Logistics C C
Organisational Behaviour C C
Strategic Risk Management C O
Strategy C C
C = compulsory O = optional (students choose one optional module)In addition to the above units, all full-time MBA students undertake Consultancy Projects 1 and 2, Challenging Perceptions Masterclasses, and the Career Impact Programme.
Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
MBA Team [email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
www.business.uea.ac.uk
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Norwich Business School MBA cohort 2012At Norwich Business School we place great importance on our MBA students having good 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-national company employees.
MBA cohort 2012
Total size of class: 29
Full-Time MBA cohort: 25
MBA with Strategic Carbon Management cohort: 4
Average age: 31 years
Average work experience: 7 years
Male: 58%
Female: 42%
International students: 24 (13 nationalities)
Home/ EU students: 5
Consulting
Construction
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Energy / Utilities
Finance / Accounting
Nonprofit / Government
Products / Services
Technology
3.5%
7%
7%
10%
24.5%
27.5%
3.5%
7%
10%
Marketing
Business Development
Client Services
HR Mangement
Accountant
Engineer
Programmer
Analyst
Sales
20.5%Manager
10.5%Director
10.5%Consultant
10.5%Project Management
7.5%
7.5%7.5%
7.5%
7.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
3.5%
Work sectors pre-MBA
Job functions pre-MBA
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A personal viewpoint: Mai Vu
“There is quite a focus on teamwork in this MBA and I think it adds a lot to the course. When I look back, I made a very good decision to come to the Norwich Business School and to study the full-time MBA here - I’ve enjoyed the course and I’m satisfied I made the right choice.”
Before Mai came to Norwich she was working as a department manager for Vietnam Communications Corporation, running a national children’s website in her home country of Vietnam. But in January 2011, she decided to uproot and move to Norwich to study the one year full-time MBA at the business school at UEA, and we asked her why she decided to do that, what brought her to 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 I enjoyed working on the http://socnhi.com website which was a successful project for me. At the same time I wanted to extend my background in IT and get some more business skills on my CV. I looked around at business courses and MBAs in particular and decided that the UEA MBA was a good option for me.
“Two things caught my attention about the course – a lot of the MBAs I had seen had September starts but Norwich Business School’s MBA started in January which actually suited me much better with finishing my job in Vietnam. At the same time, I could see how the consultancy projects would give me practical experience of business management – exactly the skills I was looking to build on.
“When I finish the course, I hope I will have increased my skills enough to get some work in Europe somewhere. I know I wouldn’t even be thinking of this without studying an MBA first – the course has given me a lot of experience and more confidence about my business skills.
“Lots of the things I hoped for before I came to Norwich have really happened to me. I liked working on the consultancy projects and a few of the other modules such as Entrepreneurship were very enjoyable for me too. The teaching style here is very different to what I am used to in Asia. Most of the lecturers here have a very active style and everyone is invited to speak up and participate to the group in some way.
‘We’ve been working in teams of four for the consultancy projects and although I have learned a lot from Terry’s lectures [Terry Kendrick, the Course Director and lecturer for the Management Consultancy Skills Module], I have also got a lot from the other people in my teams. In one of my consultancy projects, I was lucky enough to be with people who have lots of work experience. In such a small team you have close working relationships, you get to know each other very well and you can learn a lot from your friends.’
‘There’s also a lot of variety within the groups. I really enjoyed the teamwork in another assignment when we were working in larger teams. When we looked at ourselves, we saw that the 11 of us came from 10 different countries! That kind of cultural diversity makes group work great fun and of course there’s a lot to be learned about everyone’s background and their lives before coming to Norwich.’
‘There is quite a focus on teamwork in this MBA and I think it adds a lot to the course. In fact, when I look back, I think I made a very good decision to come to the Norwich Business School and to study the full-time MBA here. I’ve enjoyed the course and I’m satisfied I made the right choice for me.’
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The 2012 Full-Time MBA cohort
Adejumoke Oluwamayowa Adeleye +44 (0)7588 550588 [email protected] p. 10
Adebola Ajibade +44 (0)7985 380628 [email protected] p. 11
Somnath Asabe +44 (0)7466 152209 [email protected] p. 12
Radika Masha D’Souza +44 (0)7721 933791 [email protected] p. 13
Clive Evans +44 (0)7702 538430 [email protected] p. 14
Nonie Kaban [email protected] p. 15
Deepti Kumaresh +44 (0)7577 178647 [email protected] p. 16
Dikesh Malhotra +44 (0)7412 778779 [email protected] p. 17
Zenisha Moktan (Lama) +44 (0)7551 332803 [email protected] p. 18
Harshal Panchal +44 (0)7925 830352 [email protected] p. 19
Sulagna Parida +44 (0)7417 450927 [email protected] p. 20
Vishal Sanghavi +44 (0)7894 997687 [email protected] p. 21
Dmitry Terentiev +44 (0)7446 571109 [email protected] p. 22
Ellen Vardy +44 (0)7842 892122 [email protected] p. 23
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Adejumoke Oluwamayowa Adeleye
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2001-2006 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria BSc Psychology
Professional Experience
2009-2012 Intercontinental Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc), Nigeria banking Relationship Officer
• Image building
• Sourcing and management of government accounts
• Credit booking and management
2008-2009 Forthright Securities and Investment Ltd, Nigeria financial Marketing Executive
• Sourcing for accounts
• Relationship management
2008 Forthright Securities and Investment Ltd, Nigeria financial Administrative Officer
• In charge of all administrative issues
• Record-keeping
• Arranging meetings and keeping minutes
Project Experience
Farrows Limited, Norwich
I worked as part of a team of four to give a general insight on how family businesses are run in the UK and around the globe. The project looked into different problems facing family businesses and how these problems can be resolved, especially when it comes to succession planning.
[email protected] [email protected]
jummyfitz
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/pub/adejumoke-adeleye/34/629/aa9
Telephone
+44 (0)7588 550588
Nationality
Nigerian
Languages
Yoruba (native) English
About Me
Easy going, with a great desire to achieve best in my endeavours. Always open to learning and improvement, I am highly disciplined and determined.
Career Interests
Desire to develop a career in a path that is opened for continuous improvement and growth that can always sustain me.
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Adebola Ajibade
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1997-2003 University of Ibadan, Oyostate, Nigeria BSc Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Professional Experience
2008-2012 Globacom Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria telecommunication Supervisor
• Coordination of all resolution issues from five different channels
• Handling external queries from Governmental agencies
• Report on customer feedback to management and suggest ways of enhancing the network’s services and products
2005-2008 Globacom Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria telecommunication Unit Team Leader
• Timely escalation of important issues that may affect delivery of service
• Monitor the team’s understanding and ability to operate system applications
• Monitor performance on key areas on-line and corrective action on SOS basis
2004-2005 Lead Bank PLC, Nigeria banking Banking Officer
• Preparing of credit approval memorandum and credit offer letters for public sector customers
• Managing local government accounts and liaising with appropriate authorities
• Marketing and maintaining customers current and savings accounts
Project Experience
Frontline Agriculture Ltd
I worked as part of a team to conduct market research for a new product known as Beacon; a crop enhancement system for tomatoes grown in the glasshouse. The team carried out a competitor analysis and risk assessment to define potential markets for the product and offer recommendations for the future.
Telephone
+44 (0)7985 380628
Nationality
Nigerian
Languages
English (native) Yoruba
About Me
I am confident with a calm friendly personality. Good at analysis and finding exceptional solutions. Goal-oriented and disciplined. I work well under pressure, take responsibility and have good negotiating skills
Career Interests
To be part of a dynamic and result-oriented organisation within the sustainability sector. Keen for a career in general management, consulting, HRM and policy development in the UK or United Arab Emirates.
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Somnath Asabe
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2001-2004 University of Pune, India Bachelor of Engineering Electronics and Telecommunications
1998-2001 Government Polytechnic, Pune, India Diploma Electronics and Telecommunications
Professional Experience
2010-2012 Tata Consultancy Services, India informationtechnology IT Analyst (Module Lead)
• As an IT Analyst, I was responsible for understanding business specifications, prepare technical specifications and coding documents in various projects worked in telecom, banking and manufacturing
• As a module lead, I managed teams of up to 10 resources, led the Improvements and Optimisation team
• I was involved in project planning, resource and task allocation and project management
2005-2010 Tech Mahindra Ltd, India informationtechnology Senior Technical Associate (Team Lead)
• Worked in mainframe application development and testing, involved in client facing roles and transition of three offshoring projects
• As a team lead, managed team of up to 10 resources, involved in process optimisations and automation tasks
Project Experience
Marsh Risk Consulting, UK
As a Management Consultant, I provided recommendations to the client on their new service offerings. I was responsible for assessing the level of details available, obtain primary information from experts, and perform desktop research.
Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney
As an application programmer, I was responsible for: • capturing business requirements from clients, code, test and launch applications
to client’s mutual funds portfolio• business understanding of mutual funds processing and wealth management• task and resource allocation, process compliance and related project management
[email protected] [email protected]
LinkedIn Profile
in.linkedin.com/in/somnathasabe
Telephone
+44 (0)7466 152209
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Marathi (native) English Hindi
About Me
I am extremely focused, hardworking and self-managed individual. I am passionate about my work and possess out-of-box thinking. I believe in continuous learning and exhibit learning-in-action.
Career Interests
• Management Consulting• Programme Management• Project Management• Business Development• Business Analyst• Brand Management
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Radika Masha D’Souza
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2003-2007 University of Pune, India Bachelor of Engineering Electronics Engineering
Professional Experience
2008-2012 Siemens Ltd, India automationanddrives Regional Sales Executive
• Joined Siemens as a graduate trainee engineer responsible for regional sales of automation products. I handled one third of the INR 500 million business in Pune
• As an individual contributor, I was responsible for bottom-up sales planning for my customers, monitoring key business figures (OV,TO,SM,QTY) and taking corrective action to achieve business plans
• Generated business opportunities, held techno-commercial negotiations and acquired orders to maintain SM. Responsible for regional roll-out of ‘six pack strategy’ for end-user pull creation
Project Experience
3M Europe
I worked as part of a team to provide 3M Europe with evidence from market research and an analysis of legislation across Europe. This analysis focused mainly on the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland and outlined the type of actions 3M needs to take to become a leader in sustainable packaging across its product range, with the aim of giving the organisation a competitive advantage.
@radikamasha
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/in/radikadsouza
Telephone
+44 (0)7721 933791 +91 02114274620
Nationality
Indian
Languages
English (native) Hindi Marathi
About Me
I believe that success in the business world depends on strong work ethics. I stand for sustainable processes, hard work, dedication and being a team player.
Career Interests
I am interested in roles that will allow me to use the skills I have gained on the MBA on an international platform. My interests include sustainability, strategy, change management and management consultancy.
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Clive Evans
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1989-1992 De Montfort University, Leicester, UK BA (Hons) Arts Administration
Professional Experience
2011-2011 Norfolk County Council, UK localauthority Project Manager (Adult Social Care)
• Provided project management for the integration of health (NHS) and social care (County Council)
• Provided project leadership for the first integrated health and social care commissioning team in Norfolk
• Managed the development of the first integrated equipment service within Norfolk
2007-2010 British Red Cross, International Operatons Director (Overseas Branches)
• Supported the strategic development and delivery of community programmes and projects
• Harnessed and developed relationship with international institutions such as DfID and FCO (UK)
• Developed capacity with partner organisations through an organisational development programme
2004-2007 British Red Cross, UK Operations Director (East Anglia)
• Developed and implemented a new strategy which led to a large change programme within the region to reflect organisational and beneficiary needs
• Led, supported and managed a team of 2000 volunteers and 60 staff
• Developed new and innovative social care programmes and partnerships
Project Experience
3M
Worked as part of a small team to expore the European markets attitudes to sustainable packaging. This entailed consultation with customers across Europe, developing a model to compare with competitors as well as researching current trends in legislation and influencers.
National Trust
Develop a sustainable energy plan for Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire. This entailed models for managing energy consumption by visitors and research into possible sustainable energy sources for the hall and estate.
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/cliveevans
Telephone
+44 (0)7702 538430
Nationality
British
Languages
Welsh (native) English
About Me
An enthusiastic, creative and inspirational leader, skilled and certified project manager, strategic thinker, supportive manager and an effective communicator.
Career Interests
Passionate about social issues and works consistently within a fair and equitable range of values and therefore derives energy from working environments that reflect this.
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Nonie Kaban
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1999-2005 Universitas Sanata Dharma, Yogyakarta, Indonesia BEd English Education
Professional Experience
2009-2011 Wisma Bahasa, Indonesia education Coordinator
• Managed new initiative for Jakarta-based instruction, including logistics and personnel
• Led and managed specialised training program, including content, structure and personnel for foreign diplomats
• Coordinated teachers and prepared instructional materials for students
2005-2011 Wisma Bahasa, Indonesia education Language Instructor
• Taught Bahasa Indonesia to foreigners from different countries and various backgrounds including INGO, UN, IO, military, embassy, international institutions and companies
• Coordinated teachers and prepared instructional materials for students to conduct specialised teaching materials.
2006-2008 Wisma Bahasa, Indonesia education Customer Relations Officer/Marketing Officer
• Visited INGOs, embassies, companies, international organisations and government organisations to market Wisma Bahasa Services and engage in customer relations
• Collected and analysed student feedback through participatory surveys
• Responded to student needs in regards to learning activities
Project Experience
National Trust Wimpole Hall
Develop sustainability and waste management recommendations for the Wimpole Hall estate. The final report includes a plan of how the Trust can move closer to its stated aim of becoming more sustainably self-sufficient in food, energy, water and waste within 10 years.
Howes Percival
Assess opportunities and threats for private law firm to take advantage of new regulations that allow them to operate under an alternative business structure. This involved interviewing clients, recent graduates of the UEA law programme, and employees of the firm. The result is a complete analysis that the client will use as a basis of its business strategies.
LinkedIn Profile
id.linkedin.com/in/noniekaban
Nationality
Indonesian
Languages
Indonesian (native) English
About Me
I am an eternal optimist, for better or worse, and enjoy working in teams to accomplish a common goal. I believe that smart and ethical business practices have a crucial role to play in society.
Career Interests
I am interested in entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility that will keep me motivated to go to work every day and make a difference.
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Deepti Kumaresh
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2004-2008 Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, India Bachelors in Technology Electronics and Communication Engineering
Professional Experience
2011 Athenahealth, Inc, India informationtechnology Programmer
• Tested and debugged in-house software in order to provide solutions to medical practitioners and healthcare centres
2009-2011 Avacorp Technologies, Pvt Ltd, India informationtechnology Engineer
• Contributed to projects from banking software to social media
2008-2009 AIG Systems Solutions Pvt Ltd (Mphasis), India informationtechnology Junior Associate
• Developed and tested insurance products and wrote reports for senior management
Project Experience
Banjos Direct, Norwich, United Kingdom
To provide solutions for expanding the current market size by identifying potential countries and suggest recommendations to become a leader in the online banjos retail business.
[email protected] [email protected]
LinkedIn Profile
in.linkedin.com/pub/deepti-kumaresh/15/86b/838
Telephone
+44 (0)7577 178647
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Tamil (native) English Hindi
About Me
To work in a firm where I could utilise acquired academic, technical and management skills towards the achievement of the organisational and career goals.
Career Interests
I would like to start in an entry-level management position in a finance based company and progress my career. I am open to working globally with preference to primarily UK, followed by India.
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Dikesh Malhotra
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2009-2011 George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA Bachelor of Science Management
2007-2009 Nothern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA, USA Associate in Business Administration
Professional Experience
2011-2012 International Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, Nepal distribution Executive Director
• Analyse the business growth potential and lead team towards achieving set goals
• Maintain customer relations and monitor the progress of each department
2011 International Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, Nepal distribution Director of Sales
• Manage and coordinate daily sales activities
• Create monthly strategic goals, report to the Chairman and the Samsung Mobile HQ in Korea
• Establish performance goals for each sales department, develop and explore new targets and other sales opportunities
2009-2011 Jerry’s Subs and Pizza, USA service Franchise Business Owner
• Manage day-to-day operations of the business, purchasing, sales, planning and developing budget
• Staffing and retention, cost control, customer relations, quality control, overall safety and security
• Developing a marketing strategy, training and development and making important decisions for the company
2005-2005 IMS Teletime Pvt Ltd, Nepal service Marketing Assistant
• Assist manager in all marketing activities
[email protected] [email protected]
Telephone
+44 (0)7412778779
Nationality
Nepalese
Languages
Nepali (native) English Hindi
About Me
I am honest to my work and the people I work with. I believe this attribute has helped me work well in teams and to lead them. I am hardworking and strive for excellence and thus focus on details.
Career Interests
Our current family business covers telecommunications, retail, real-estate, healthcare and hydropower. I want to lead the company forward and expand into other industries in Nepal.
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Zenisha Moktan (Lama)
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2009-2011 Wigan and Leigh College, Kathmandu, Nepal Post Graduate Diploma Human Resources
2007-2009 Wigan and Leigh College, Kathmandu, Nepal Undergraduate Degree Business Economics
Professional Experience
2011-2012 International Marketing Services Pvt Ltd, Nepal distribution/retail Human Resource Manager
• Developing HR strategies and ensuring all employees were working towards organisational goals
• Recruiting and retaining the right people and determining compensation and benefits for them
• Motivating employees through training and development programs and succession planning
2010-2011 IMS Pvt Ltd, Nepal distribution/retail Marketing Manager
• Supervise market research process, analyze its findings and plan promotional campaigns for Samsung mobile phones
• Formulate pricing strategies, forecast sales and budgets
2008-2009 IMS Pvt Ltd, Nepal distribution/retail Public Relations Officer
• Manage relations with clients and prospective customers
Project Experience
3M
We worked collaboratively as a group to make 3M packaging more sustainable to give 3M a competitive advantage. My role was to reserach legislation and trade bodies that could influence 3M packaging.
[email protected] [email protected]
Telephone
+44 (0)7551 332803
Nationality
Nepalese
Languages
Nepali (native) English Hindi
About Me
I enjoy working in teams and can change roles easily with situations. I bring energy to my work and want to enjoy it by learning from everyone.
Career Interests
I believe my work should add value to others. With the ambition to become a social entrepreneur, I want to head the CSR department and estalish a charity foundation for IMS in Nepal.
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Harshal Panchal
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1998-2002 University of Pune, India Bachelor of Engineering Electrical Engineering
Professional Experience
2006-2011 Northstar Technologies Inc, USA software SAP Business Intelligence Consultant
• Worked with top consulting firms in USA to implement SAP BW system. Expertise in SAP BI 7.0 and BO XI Release 3 version
• Worked as a Team Lead and SME for SAP implementation projects. Led and managed a team of ten
2004-2005 Spectrum Technologies Pvt Ltd, India software SAP BW Developer
• Worked as a Team Lead for different SAP implementation projects
• Led a team of four and successfully implemented projects for company’s offshore clients based in USA
2002-2003 Siemens Ltd, India software SAP BW and ABAP Developer
Project Experience
Marsh Risk Consulting
I worked as part of a team aiming to provide market research data on Occupational Health and Safety across 15 different countries. The project was very challenging and required knowledge of legislation regarding Health and Safety in different countries, their enforcement level, and effect on the business. The project was completed on schedule and well appreciated by client.
[email protected] [email protected]
@7harsh7
Telephone
+44 (0)7925 830352
Nationality
Indian
Languages
English (native) Hindi
About Me
I am a passionate high performance business professional. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality, and business profit.
Career Interests
SAP BW consulting (eg. IBM, Accenture and PWC) and management consulting for multinational companies based in the UK
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Sulagna Parida
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2001-2005 Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi, India BE Computer Science
Professional Experience
2005-2011 Infosys, India Human Resource Manager
• Management of escalations, quick turn around and bringing predictability with business as well as within the team (around people roll-off, potential escalations and ramp-up)
• Undertook a role in employee engagement, winning the trust of the employee and hence can help the organisation in controlling the attrition
• Responsible for recruitment on an end-to-end basis for agent level as well as non-agent level which included screening of CVs, short listing and conducting interviews
Project Experience
Howes Percival, Norwich
I worked as part of a team aiming to provide a report on the effect of ‘Altenative Business Structures’ on the legal market, clients and employees. The report was well received and appreciated.
[email protected] [email protected]
Telephone
+44 (0)7417 450927
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Hindi (native) English
About Me
The future always belongs to those who earn it and as Eric Hofer said ‘the only way to predict the future is to have the power to shape the future’
Career Interests
To join a results orientated firm which believes in providing employees the freedom to explore, innovate and grow with the firm
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Vishal Sanghavi
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2006-2007 Association of Business Executives, London, UK Diploma and Advanced Diploma Business Administration
(distance learning)
2005-2007 Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK Bachelors of Business Administration
Professional Experience
2009-2011 Acenden Limited, UK financialservices Training and Development Executive
• Increased the level of relevant skills and knowledge within the existing workforce through the provision of training and learning support to staff and managers
• Analysis and development of training and development interventions, including writing, delivery and review
• Worked with managers and other departments to develop and implement effective induction programmes and material
2007-2009 Meade Investments, UK financialservices Team Leader
• Provided leadership to a credit control team acting as a positive role model at all times
• Collated and interpreted statistical information in relation to performance targets and identify new strategies and solutions
• Used credible decision-making skills to identify and assess key issues and report statistical data to senior management in a coherent manner
2006-2007 Timewell Services, UK callcentre Customer Services Team Leader
• Recruited, developed and supported a team delivering front line customer services to ensure resolution of enquiries and complaints
• Ensured that the team follows established procedures, adhering to agreed Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements
• Assisted the Contact Centre Manager in the development and implementation of technology and systems to ensure the most effective use of new technology
Project Experience
Farrows Limited
I worked in a group project to explore issues surrounding family businesses both nationally and internationally. Our main aim was to explore the dynamics of succession planning and provide recommendations to our client. The project was completed and the client was satisfied with the outcome.
[email protected] [email protected]
vishalsanghavi1
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/in/vishalsanghavi
Telephone
+44 (0)7894 997687
Nationality
Indian
Languages
English (native) Hindi Gujarati Marathi
About Me
Enthusiastic and hardworking individual, quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, quick to adapt to changes, proactive individual with logical approach to challenges. A self motivated and an influencing personality.
Career Interests
I am keen to diversify my employment portfolio and aim to work for a major consultancy firm. Having worked with personnel across the globe in my employment tenure, I am willing to explore my job prospects globally.
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Dmitry Terentiev
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2000-2005 Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Moscow, Russia Specialist degree Faculty of Economics and Management
Professional Experience
2007-2011 Argus Media, Russia energy Market Analyst
• Monitor and evaluate oil products markets (Russia, Europe) to produce daily price assessments, market analysis and reports
• Daily contact with traders, brokers, investors and key market members to build relationships and be up-to-date with market trends
• Attend meetings, conferences and industry events to represent Argus and build contacts
2005-2007 Kapital Investment Company, Russia investment Specialist of Marketing and Communications Department
• Monitoring of services in stock market
• Assessment and analysis of competitors activities (benchmarking)
• Preparation of periodic reviews and press releases
2005-2005 KPMG, Russia accountingandfinance Auditor
• Attendance in an ACCA course that included the following modules: Preparing financial statements, Financial information for managing, Managing people
Project Experience
Multiple clients
While working at Argus Media, I actively participated in the creation and launch of Argus Russian Motor Fuels daily report in 2007. This edition became profitable and successful and continues to bring benefits to the company.
Multiple clients
As part of Argus’ team, I initiated in 2011 the Russian Jet market evaluation and proposed a methodology to assess prices for this product. Among other activities, I formed a list of reliable contacts and this allowed covering the jet market on regular basis. After several months of testing Argus started publishing daily price assessments for Russian Jet.
[email protected] [email protected]
dedterentyi
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/dmitryterentiev
Telephone
+44 (0)7446 571109
Nationality
Russian
Languages
Russian (native) English French
About Me
I tend to prefer creative work. I’m an easy going and flexible person and can quickly establish good relationships with team members. I’m not afraid of challenges.
Career Interests
I’m searching for a job in the energy sector, especially oil, and considering positions in sales, analytics, marketing and consultancy. I’m also interested in opportunities related to the carbon market.
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Ellen Vardy
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1989-1992 Coventry University, UK BA (Hons) Technical Communication
Professional Experience
2007-2012 Ellen Vardy Information Design, UK informationtechnologyanddesign Information Architect
• As a self-employed freelance professional, I quickly established a wide client base working with charities and small businesses
• Carried out in-depth business analysis and requirements specifications to develop tailored web solutions to meet specific budgets and a wide variety of client needs
• Created websites, brochures and other marketing materials. Advised clients on the use and application of social media, and the latest technological developments for publicity and advertising purposes
1996-2000 Anvil Software Ltd., UK financialservices Documentation Manager
• Managed a small team of technical authors working in a demanding software development environment following very tight schedules
• Responsible for the creation and delivery of high quality, tested and reliable user documentation, output in a variety of digital, online and printed formats
• Supported the training and marketing departments
Project Experience
Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC)
Working as part of a team, our remit was to research occupational health and safety legislation across 15 countries spanning 5 key geographical territories, and in particular to determine which laws are in place to protect company employees (ie. the workforce). We produced a report outlining the main OHS laws within each country, to what extent those laws are enforced, how they are enforced, and what penalties are imposed on employers who fail to comply.This was a very comprehensive study which involved translating and sourcing key legal documents from government departments around the world.
Franchise Development Services (FDS)
Working as part of a team, our remit is to undertake a comprehensive study of the UK franchising market to determine if it is growing, and if it has the potential to create new business and employment opportunities in the UK economy by the end of 2013.We are conducting a UK wide survey to ascertain current growth rates and predict future trends.
@ellenvardy
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/ellenvardy
Telephone
+44 (0)7842 892122
Nationality
British
Languages
English (native) French
About Me
I am a highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of professionalism, business ethics and personal integrity. Dedicated to fostering long-term client relationships, built on reliability, success and trust.
Career Interests
To join a team as part of an independent management consultancy with a shared passion for solving real-life business problems. To work for a company with a great track record, and a UK and international client base.
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The 2012 MBA with Strategic Carbon Management cohort
Leigh Carter +44 (0)7846 591831 [email protected] p. 25
Laura Pereira +44 (0)7429 482532 [email protected] p. 26
Also pictured: students from the Executive MBA with Strategic Carbon Management studying at UEA London.
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Leigh Carter
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA Strategic Carbon Management
2010-2011 Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies, Cambridge, UK AS Level Spanish Grade C
1992-1996 University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK BTh Theology
Professional Experience
2000-2011 Anglia Mailing Ltd, UK marketing Logistics Director
• The role covers virtually all aspects of part owning and managing a small business with an annual turnover of £700K approx
• Staff management
• Liaising with clients, designers, employees, printers and postal contractors
• Sold company in 2011 with goodwill and assets for £250K
1999-2000 Project Office Furniture, UK manufacturing Key Account Administrator
• Responsible for coordinating orders of up to £500k from BT and Shell
• Coordination of orders from salespersons/clients with designers, manufacturing, distribution, regional warehouses and installation teams on site
• Strong administrative, organisational and communication skills to facilitate the smooth progress from order to installation
1998 Ionica, UK telecommunications Revenue Control
• Extensive knowledge of Excel to monitor and examine call traffic
• Multi-layered spreadsheets developed to monitor staff/customer account administration
Project Experience
Guernsey Government Renewable Energy Team
Consultancy Project to assist the Guernsey government in assessing the financing and revenue streams associated with developing offshore wind farms and marine tidal stream arrays for the provision of renewable energy for the island and for exporting in the long-term. Provided discount model to enable project finance.
[email protected] [email protected]
CardinalBez
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/in/leighcarter1
Telephone
+44 (0)7846 591831
Nationality
British
Languages
English (native) Spanish (basic)
About Me
• Strong team member with solid communication skills
• Used to tight deadlines• Patient and helpful, friendly
and loyal• Looking to build on past
achievements for continuous professional development
Career Interests
To pursue a career that enables me to deliver low carbon solutions.• Sustainability• Low Carbon Markets• Energy Conservation• Renewable Technologies• Overseas opportunities
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Laura Pereira
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA Strategic Carbon Management (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy, Chartered Management Institute
2002-2008 Pontif’cia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil BSc Environmental Engineering
Professional Experience
2011-current ICF International, Latin America consultancy Senior Associate for Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability
• Evaluation of environmental, climate change, water resources and biodiversity projects focusing on the effectiveness of the funding
• Development of corporate carbon policy, including the assessment of risks and opportunities, development of financial tool for decision-making and implementation
2010-2011 ICF International, Latin America consultancy Associate and Project Coordinator
• Development of vulnerabilities and adaptation projects, including value-at-risk and cost-benefit of potential solutions
• Development of carbon offsetting strategies from the carbon credits selection criteria to the preparation of ERPA (emission reduction purchase agreements)
2008-2010 ICF International, Latin America consultancy Project Coordinator for Greenhouse Gases Inventories
• Development of the first life cycle inventory for pulp and paper products in the world, in compliance with the BSI’s PAS 2050
• Technical assistance for aviation companies with regards to the inclusion of the Aviation Sector in the EU ETS
2006-2008 ICF International, Brazil consultancy Trainee
• Development and verification of corporate carbon footprints for a broad variety of sectors, in compliance with the GHG Protocol
Project Experience
Brazil’s Country Portfolio Evaluation for the Global Environment Facility
I conducted the Country Portfolio Evaluation, an independent assesment which aims to rate the efficiency, the efficacy and the relevance of GEF funding in Brazil.
Vulnerabilities and Adaptation for major mining company in Brazil
I coordinated a multinational team in this detailed assessment of potential impacts related to climate change.
[email protected] [email protected]
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/laurapereira
Telephone
+44 (0)7429 482532
Nationality
Brazilian
Languages
Portuguese (native) English Spanish
About Me
I am a renewable energy enthusiastic but with objective and business-oriented view. I do like challenges, specially related to the inclusion of the carbon variable in companies’ corporate strategies.
Career Interests
Climate change consultancy
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Executive MBA programme overview
The MBA modules Executive MBA
Corporate Finance O
Corporate Responsibility C
Customer Focus and Innovation C
Economic and Business Forecasting O
Entrepreneurship O
Finance and Accounting C
Information Systems for Management C
International Business Environment C
Leadership and Change C
International Consultancy Assignment O
Managing Talent C
Management Consultancy Skills C
Marketing and Management of Services O
Operations and Logistics C
Organisational Behaviour C
Strategic Risk Management O
Strategy C
C = compulsory O = optional (students choose one optional module) In addition to the above units, all Executive MBA students undertake Consultancy Projects 1 and 2. Executive MBA students choose two out of four optional modules marked O.
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Executive MBA cohort 2012At Norwich Business School we place great importance on our MBA students having good quality work experience. We require a minimum of 3 years in a management position. We encourage diversity and welcome people with backgrounds ranging from self-employment to the public sector and multi-national company employees.
Executive MBA cohort 2012
Total size of class: 19
Average age: 37 years
Average work experience: 13 years
Male: 63%
Female: 37%
Nationalities: 5
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Construction
Finance/Accounting
Technology
Nonprofit/Government
Products / Services26%
5%
10.5%
10.5%
16%
16%
16%
Manager
Project management
Operations
Client Services
Accountant
Consultant
Medical Specialist
Director32%
16%
10.5%
5%
5%
5%
10.5%
10.5%
Work sectors pre-MBA
Job functions pre-MBA
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The 2012 Executive MBA cohort
Alex Chappel +44 (0)7429 895343 [email protected] p. 30
Dev Ghimire +44 (0)7590 065816 [email protected] p. 31
Aqeel Hazara +44 (0)7870 822269 [email protected] p. 32
Richard Hughes +44 (0)7790 103474 [email protected] p. 33
Thomas Jarrett [email protected] p. 34
Vickie Payne +44 (0)7986 108445 [email protected] p. 35
Christian Roghi +44 (0)7771 868189 [email protected] p. 36
Zeyar Win p. 37
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Alex Chappel
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2004-2007 University of East Anglia, UK BA (Hons) Professional Studies Financial Services
2004-2006 City College Norwich, UK Foundation Degree Financial Services
Professional Experience
2004-2012 Marsh Ltd, UK insurance Client Executive
• A multi national Insurance broker. Joining the degree whilst working scheme, serving two years as a Professional Indemnity Claims handler before moving to placing Aviation risks
• Responsible for handling large complex Aerospace insurance, typically aircraft manufacturers and aircraft leasing companies/banks, premiums in excess of $2m per risk
Project Experience
Best Communications, Prague
Working as part of a team to investigate: staff satisfaction and retention, business growth, and marketing. This was very well received as significant insights were provided within the tight timescale.
Telephone
+44 (0)7429 895343
Nationality
English
Languages
English (native) French (Basic)
About Me
Strong principles and ethics.
Career Interests
Pretty open to new challenges.
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Dev Ghimire
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2004-2006 Tribhuvan University, Shanker Dev campus, Kathmandu, Nepal Masters in Business Studies Finance and Business Management
Professional Experience
2011-current The Free School Norwich, UK education Director and Governor
• Developed critical review, negotiation and analysis skills• Prepared plans and policies
2010-current Marsh Limited, UK financialservices Client Executive
• Managing portfolio of clients and advising property insurance products • Relationship management - bridging the gap between the client
and the insurance markets
2010 Norfolk County Council, UK localauthority Biodiversity Intern
• Assisted Biodiversity Manager on preparing county biodiversity management plan and developed county wildlife site
2006-2008 Bird Conservation Nepal, Nepal charity Project Coordinator
• Relationship management with donors, government and project partners
• Successfully raised over NRS 3 million for research and conservation projects of which 40% was raised from corporates
2004-2006 Bird Conservation Nepal, Nepal charity Finance Officer
• I prepared and implemented financial policy for the organisation with clear rules and accounting procedures
Project Experience
Best Communications, Prague
Developed Marketing Strategy to expand the business in Central Eastern European Countries (CEEC).
Norfolk County Council
Analysed pre-event economic Impact of London Games 2012 (both Olympic and Paralympics) to Norfolk Businesses and provided frameworks for post-event economic impact and legacy research.
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/devghimire
Telephone
+44 (0)7590 065816
Nationality
Nepali
Languages
Nepali (native) English Hindi Bengali
About Me
I am highly ambitious, enthusiastic and hard working with a can do attitude. I possess in-depth knowledge on finance and project management in both public and private sector.
Career Interests
I am seeking a professional and challenging career in financial services, with particular interest in project management, Investment and Wealth Management.
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Aqeel Hazara
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2004 London School of Economics, UK Certificate Management of Information Systems
2001-2003 University of East Anglia, UK BS (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering
Professional Experience
2006-present Tribal Group, UK IT Software Engineer
• Worked with high profile customers under time and budget constraints
• Trained and organised development processes using Scrum and Kanban for development teams in UK, Romania and China
2012 Tribal Group, UK marketingandIT Marketing Consultant - Team Leader
• Organised team members to deliver market entry strategy and a go to market plan to IBM Czech Republic and presented recommendations to high level stake holders
2012 Pharma-Z Ltd, UK marketing Business Consultant - Team Leader
• Delivered branding ideas after auditing the business environment, financial accounts and surveying staff and customers
• Agreed specification with the client, managed team resources and delegated tasks as well as being a productive member of the team
2005-2006 Tribal Group, UK IT Support Consultant
• Solved technical problems on and off customer site
• Trained new members of the team and provided a link between customers and technical development teams
Project Experience
English Heritage
I was involved in all stages of this project to transfer data in a number of formats into one large database; including: providing costing, agreeing specification with the client, development and delivery stages. The custom software was well received by the client and was on schedule and below budget.
London borough of Ealing
I wrote the specification, provided costing and developed the interface between the client’s SAP system and Tribal’s Asset Management software. The interface was operational ahead of schedule and within the budget constraints.
[email protected] [email protected]
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/AqeelHazara
Telephone
+44 (0)7870 822269
Nationality
British
Languages
Persian (native) English Urdu Hindi
About Me
Top things that I want to stand out when people think of me are: 1- Passion in whatever I do 2- Challenge seeker 3- A Considerate leader who is
respected and loved
Career Interests
My interests are in the areas of Business and IT consultancy. In particular consultancy that involves solving business problems using software solutions.
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Richard Hughes
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1990-1993 University of East Anglia, UK BA (Hons) Economics
Professional Experience
2007-2012 Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd, UK foodmanufacturing Head of Lean Manufacturing
• Led the Continuous Improvement team operating across the the Bernard Matthews Group, leading manufacturing improvement projects to deliver in excess of £1million per annum
• Trained, coached and mentored management teams in use of Root Cause analysis techniques and establish standardised approach to problem solving in factory and engineering teams
• Strategic planning and analysis to steer senior operations team through business restructuring process
2003-2007 Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd, UK foodmanufacturing Management Services Manager
• Managed the continuous improvement team operating within the Norfolk manufacturing sites, developing the use of Lean & Six Sigma tools to identify and target business improvements
• Budgeting and concept costing work, contingency planning and report / KPI development
2002-2003 Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd, UK foodmanufacturing Factory Manager
• Responsibility for managing factory operations, manufacturing a diverse range of fresh and frozen meat products
• Led the management team to focus on improving their areas through team-based problem solving activities, achieving significant gains in operating efficiency and quality
Project Experience
Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd
Key member of senior management operations recovery team who delivered £6m cost savings and return to competitive operational performance post-Avian influenza impact on sales (2007). Led value-stream analysis and process re-engineering activities to re-configure operating models.
Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd
Led the annual site project improvement activities which ranged from quality improvement initiatives to reductions in material wastage and manpower inefficiencies.
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/pub/richard-hughes/13/640/11a
Telephone
+44 (0)7790 103474
Nationality
British
Languages
English (native)
About Me
A versatile and experienced Continuous Improvement professional. A background which spans manufacturing operations / strategic management, planning and supply chain roles.
Career Interests
After 20 years working in the food industry I am now working for myself as an interim manager and consultant specialising in lean manufacturing, six sigma, training and operations management.
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Thomas Jarrett
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK MBA (full time programme) and Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
2001-2004 University of East Anglia, UK BA (Hons) Politics
Professional Experience
2012-present Thomas Mills High School, UK education Academy Business Manager
• A new position following the schools conversion to Academy, with responsibility for human resources, facilities management and capital grants
• Responsible for large grant applications and successfully secured over £500k to date
• Assist senior management with governance and legal issues
2012 IBM (Prague, CZ), Czech Republic technology/healthcare Consultant
• Part of a team investigating healthcare opportunities
• Produced report and presented findings to senior management
2005-present Shawsgate Vineyard, UK and overseas specialityfoodanddrink Business Development Manager
• Initially full time, I now continue my role as a consultant advising on trade and export opportunities
• Developed a tourism business at the vineyard which now welcomes over 15,000 visitors annually
2005 Citigroup Private Bank, USA banking Project Manager - Internship (Mountbatten Internship Program)
• Working in technical efficiency department reporting on internal operating costs
Project Experience
Norfolk County Council
As part of a small team (3), we were tasked with performing an economic impact analysis on the benefits to Norfolk of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic games. A wide ranging topic we concentrated on the value of contract wins for Norfolk based firms as well as the impact on tourism in the county. This task involved working with a large range of stakeholders both nationally and locally.
An East Anglian based consultancy firm
This project was for a firm specialising in business turnaround and performance. Our team was tasked with discreetly reviewing new business opportunities and specifically the role that social media could play in a modern consultancy practice.
LinkedIn Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasljarrett
Nationality
British
Languages
English (native)
About Me
Hard working and innovative thinker. I’m at my best working on business and finance strategy from an enterprise wide perspective. Taking projects from development through to completion. Motivated by results.
Career Interests
Interested in new opportunities and projects within any sector. Interests in business strategy, corporate finance, new product development, innovation and also general management on a full time or consultancy basis.
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Vickie Payne
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1992-1994 TAFE, Gosford, Australia Diploma (Post Op) in Fashion Design; Diploma in Fashion Design
Fashion Apparel + (Post Operative); Advanced Pattern Making
Professional Experience
2003-current University of East Anglia, UK highereducation Office Manager
• HR administration for 200 staff in the Information Services Directorate
• Executive Personal Assistant to Directors in a complex environment
1993-2003 Sunacre Consulting Ltd, worldwide informationtechnology
• Managed portfolio of clients. Records management, negotiating contracts and placements worldwide. Extensive skills in communications across a number of countries
1993-2003 Vickie Lea Designs retail Director
• Director of boutique fashion label, pattern maker and fashion designer
1980-1983 Australian Safeway Stores, Australia and Hong Kong retail Buyer for Hypermarkets (non food)
• Buying stocks and advance planning of seasonal merchandise for stores situated in Australia and USA
• Created and ran mentoring and motivation programmes. Management of 45 staff
1977-1979 Tilt.a.Dor Australia, Australia manufacturing Information Consultant
• Managed an Australian wide portfolio of clients
1974-1977 Morgan Ryan & Brock-Lawyers legal Office Manager
• Managed portfolio of high profile political and media clientele
Project Experience
Pharma-z Limited
Carried out a strategic consultancy reviewing and recommending on performance improvement, re-branding and future strategy.
Pure Connections Limited & Pure Massage
Carried out a strategic consultancy for two SMEs to enter the marketplace including branding and advertising programmes with a concentration on communications.
VickieLeaPayne
LinkedIn Profile
uk.linkedin.com/pub/vickie-payne/2a/62/aa9
Telephone
+44 (0)7986 108445
Nationality
Australian/British
Languages
English (native)
About Me
Flexible, adaptable, outgoing Australian who has worked in Australia, UK, Europe and Hong Kong. Passion for effective communication, I am considered a “connector” in business as I bring all parties together.
Career Interests
• Coaching, training, mediation, strategy, blue sky thinking
• Able to live and work anywhere in the world
• Short and long-term contracts• Over 30 years experience
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Christian Roghi
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1990-1993 Universite de Rennes I, France PhD Biological sciences
1989-1990 Universite de Rennes I, France MRes Biological sciences
Professional Experience
2010-2013 University of East Anglia, UK research Senior Research Associate
• Provide scientific expertise and strategic thinking to an academic laboratory to identify novel molecular processes underlying breast tumour progression
• Combined strategic/analytical and hands-on/implementation abilities to generate innovative research assets to improve knowledge and generate opportunities for future funding
2007-2010 University of Cambridge, UK research Senior Research Associate, Team leader
• Creation and leadership of a team of scientists to study novel cancer targets and develop new therapeutic avenues for fighting tumour progression
• Responsible for managing scientific delivery and quality as well as scientist performance
2004-2012 LaboratoryMaster Ltd, UK software Co-director
• Co-founded a micro-enterprise specialised in the production of innovative software applications to manage scientific information and maximise experimental productivity
• Fostered creative concept and defined software specification• Leadership for budgeting, business development, product
refinement, sales management, customer relationship management and all day-to-day operations
Project Experience
The Garage Trust
Strategic review of the business activities in response to changes in the organisation customers’ base. Established relationship between profitability, customer loyalty and employee satisfaction. Provided recommendations for CRM to senior management.
IBM Czech Republic
Commissioned by the IBM Czech Republic to develop a market strategy for its Smart Planet electronic healthcare solution. Provided an in depth analysis of the Czech Republic healthcare system, government healthcare reforms. Presented recommendations to IBM senior executives
@christianroghi
LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/christianroghi
Telephone
+44 (0)7771 868189
Nationality
French
Languages
French (native) English
About Me
A motivating and dedicated personality with a forensic eye for details who never loses sight of the big picture. I am solution-driven, passionate and thrive on generating innovative ideas.
Career Interests
To join a result orientated organisation passionate about simplifying complexity.
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Zeyar Win
Education & Qualifications
2013 Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, UK Executive MBA & Diploma in Management Consultancy,
Chartered Management Institute
1974-1982 Institute of Medicine 1 Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar) MBBS Medicine
Professional Experience
1996-current NHS England, UK healthcare Specialty Doctor
1984-1994 Private practice, Myanmar healthcare General Practitioner
Nationality
British
Languages
English (native) Burmese
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MBA consultancy projects at Norwich Business School: How we teach our students to apply knowledge MBA consultancy projects at Norwich Business School are live and challenging projects. They are not simply placements where a student works full-time in an organisation for a small period of time. Consultancy projects take place over a period of about twelve weeks usually with groups of students acting as consultancy teams to address real problems and issues in organisations. All of this activity is undertaken whilst, at the same time, attending the taught units typical of an MBA programme.
By consulting over a longer time period than many other MBA programmes, the students have an opportunity to undertake an unusually thorough consultancy. Our approach allows them to initiate discussion with a wider range of people than in a short intensive consultancy where access to the relevant people may not be possible within the timeframe. Furthermore the students have time to reflect on their learning as the project progresses and, indeed, part of their assessment is a reflection on the project once it has been completed.
In addition to showing their analytical and creative skills, the students practice negotiation and time management (they work to a proposal agreed with the client) and learn to work as a group (never easy!) toward a high level objective. The projects are chosen so that models and frameworks taught within the course can be applied.
All of this is underpinned with 30 hours of formal education and training in consultancy skills. This commitment to education and training is vitally important when addressing real issues that matter in real organisations. Our approach has been recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and our students were the first in the UK to have the opportunity to leave with a joint MBA and a Diploma in Management Consultancy awarded by the Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute.
Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
MBA Team [email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
www.business.uea.ac.uk
“Now I feel very confident about delivering the consultancy process... For me, the consultancy projects were one of the best parts of the whole course”Anahita Pajuhesh, MBA Strategic Carbon Management, 2011
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Example recent consultancy projectsMarsh Risk Consulting www.uk.marsh.comA team of MBA General students studied the extremes of rise and fall in stock market prices in 250 businesses over a recent five year period and correlated these with company risk events, both internal and external – “Shareholder value: impact of risk events and relevance of intangible assets”. The students developed and negotiated a proposal to study this activity and, with regular contact and presentations delivered, met all deadlines. The client was “very excited” by its findings and the UK Managing Director commented “The feedback I have had from members of my team concerning the conduct and professionalism of the group running the research has been nothing but positive. Our clients regularly ask us to demonstrate the value that can be created by managing risk and this piece of work provides us with another perspective”.
Virgin Active www.virginactive.co.ukStudents from both the General and Carbon MBAs studied carbon and energy management throughout Virgin’s Health Clubs across the UK. The team researched best practise in building management, analysed the company’s current property portfolio and made a series of innovative and practical recommendations to reduce energy consumption. Throughout the project, students remained focussed upon Virgin’s need to continue to deliver excellent customer experience with their Health Clubs whilst finding ways to achieve environmental sustainability.
Adnams www.adnams.co.ukAn MBA Strategic Carbon Management consultancy team in conjunction with key internal stakeholders addressed the issue of providing a measuring and reporting framework for carbon emissions and management. One of the key constraints was that the system be user friendly and easy to maintain whilst inspiring staff to be involved. The consultancy activity included a review of legislation and regulation, a series of linked spreadsheets for measuring and reporting and a friendly rivalry game – Carbon Combat – to inspire staff to take carbon management seriously
Farrows www.farrows.co.ukThe only graphic design agency in the UK to hold a Royal Warrant for providing services to the Royal Family asked a team of students to provide advice on succession planning within family businesses. After celebrating over 30 years of success, the Farrow family were planning a smooth transition of leadership to the next generation. Students interviewed Directors, customers and gained an in-depth understanding of the company’s culture and values and were able to make practical recommendations to the client to help sustain the business during a critical period of change.
Norwich Business School University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ United Kingdom
MBA Team [email protected] +44 (0)1603 591753
www.business.uea.ac.uk