STUDENT PROFILES THE KENT MBA - University of Kent

THE KENT MBA 

STUDENT PROFILES 

2013 Graduates

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Kent Business School The Kent MBA 

KENT 

CONTENTS 

MBA 

Introduction 3 

Kent MBA events 3 

Students registered in 2012 5-23 

Modular Executive Year One 5-7 

Nick Jones 5 

Peter Froggatt 6 

Yogesh Mandke 7 

Full time 8-23 

Aihong Liu 8 

Asiku Olema Gift 9 

Dai Shen 10 

David Emo Arthur 11 

Geoffrey France 12 

Hikaru Takeda 13 

Joan Edith Akoya Mukasa 14 

John Parkinson 15 

Jun Shao 16 

Karen Cresswell 17 

Keyala Phiri 18 

Mohammad Faiez Al hweitat 19 

Oyunchimeg Shagjjamba 20 

Ozkan Gul 21 

Titilola Olamiju Jayeoba 22 

Vivian (Wei) Zhou 23 

Students registered in 2011 24-32 

Modular Executive Year Two 24-32 

Alex Pearce 24 

Bijoy Puthoor 25 

Colin Wright 26 

Damon Mount 27 

Georgina Randsley de Moura 28 

Kafui Kosiwa Dzameshie 29 

Kayleigh Nicholson 30 

Thomas O'Donnell 31 

Dr Viki Tendayi Garcia 32 

To gain a first-hand insight of the Kent MBA experience, to ask a question about the programme, or 

to discuss business and employment opportunities, contact one of our student ambassadors with the 

email address provided on their profiles. They will be happy to answer any queries that you may 

have about their journey from career to student, to alumni and where that may lead.

Connect at www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/kentmba 3 

Introduction 

The current Full Time MBA class and the modular 

executive second year MBA students will complete 

their MBA studies in October 2013 and will be exploring 

new career directions. 

The programme members at Kent Business School are 

of high calibre and have diverse and rich experience. 

This, combined with their participation on the MBA 

programme, equips them for a range of senior 

positions. 

This booklet profiles our outstanding programme 

members, who are open to discussing opportunities for 

changes of direction and new challenges for their 

careers. 

Kent MBA Events 

Cummins live case study events 

These events are designed to enhance analytical, 

presentation and written skills in a time-constrained 

environment. The live case studies bring immediate 

value to our students through transferable learning 

practice and network building and at the same time, 

allows them to effectively provide reflection and 

learning on the business challenges for Cummins. 

Consultancy Week 

Sponsored by Transmanche Enterprise Network, this 

initiative provides a high-quality consultancy and 

recommendation service to eight small and medium 

sized enterprises. Consultancy Week offers businesses 

the opportunity to bring a business problem to a team 

of Kent MBA students who make recommendations by 

providing feedback in day-long interventions with each 

of the companies. 

Brussels and Paris study visit 

The Kent MBA at the University of Kent provides 

students with a compelling practical learning 

experience to broaden and sharpen their management 

skills for the challenging future business environment. 

With this at the core of the programme, students 

embark on a one week study tour of Brussels and Paris 

to interact with leading academics and practitioners on 

a mix of policy and practical issues facing the 

European Union. 

“The Kent MBA provides a unique 

executive development 

opportunity for those ready to take 

the next step in their career. It is 

distinguished with its 

interscholastic approach; 

invaluable practical corporate 

experience, the class excursion to 

Paris and Brussels to meet 

leading academics and 

practitioners; and the intimate 

class size offering dedicated 

teaching and an environment 

fostering discussion and 

networking.” 

Rajendra S. Shirolé, Director of the 

Kent MBA programme 

Thinking of taking the Kent MBA? 

Key admissions dates: 

1st admissions period 

– deadline 31 January 2013 

2nd admissions period 

– deadline 31 March 2013 

3rd admissions period 

– deadline 30 June 2013 

Discover the benefits of applying early with 

our Early Bird Offer at 

www.kent.ac.uk/kbs/pgt/early-bird 

2013/14 term starts 23 September 2013 

Connect with Kent Business School: 

Kent Business School, University of Kent, 

Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PE, UK 

T: +44 (0)1227 827726 

E: kbsinfo@kent.ac.uk 

W: www.kent.ac.uk/kbs 

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Accredited by The Association of MBA's 

(AMBA), the Kent MBA is internationally 

focussed, academically rigorous yet innovative. 

The Kent MBA programme develops an in-depth 

understanding of business and management 

practices, and improves their personal skills in 

the core areas of management.

Modular Executive Year One 2012-2013 


Nick Jones 

MBA programme: Part time 

Personal statement 

I was born in London. 

After qualifying as a solicitor in 1998 I have practised in London and 

more recently in Kent. I specialise in criminal law work and regularly 

represent defendants in the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. 

I set up and run one of the largest niche criminal law firms in the 

Entry year: 2012/13 Cohort 

county. I have responsibility for financial matters in our company. 

Country of Origin: UK 

Three key achievements 

Current or most recent employer: 

Kent Defence Ltd 

- Starting my own practice in 2009 

Position Held: Director 

Industry: Law 

Kent Business School email: 

nlj4@kentforlife.net 

Personal email: 

nickjones-kent@hotmail.com 

- Successfully merging two firms in 2010 

- Every successful trial or appeal 

Professional interests 

Entrepreneurship, Managing and Developing of People in 

Organisations, Business Development and Financial Analysis 

Career aspirations 

Building my business and new challenges

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Peter Froggatt 


Qualified Manager & Safety Professional in a high hazard industry. 

Innovative manager focused on the delivery of safe and compliant 

value adding solutions using learning from experience and 

techniques to capture and share best practice where possible. 


Entry year: 2012 

Country of Origin: England 

Most recent employer: 

Promanex Ltd (a Costain 

Group Company) 

Position Held: Senior 

Operations Manager for 

Nuclear 

Industry: Power Sector 

Kent Business School 

email: 

pf83@kent.ac.uk 


peter.b.froggatt@gmail.com 

Likes the outdoor life, playing golf, football, cycling and spending time 

with friends and family. 


- Graduating from Warwick University in Occupational Health & 

Safety 

- Accredited Trainer with C&G, IOSH & NEBOSH 

- Holding CBIFM status with BIFM and working towards CMIOSH 

with IOSH (currently Grad IOSH) 


Risk management, collaborative working and providing value for 

money. 


To successfully complete the MBA and hold a Director level position 

having a strategic influence on organisational performance.


Yogesh Mandke 


Results oriented senior executive with over 18 year’s extensive 

international experience in the power generation industry. 



Country of Origin: India 


Cummins Power Generation Ltd 

Position Held: Regional General 

Manager 

Industry: Power Generation 


ym63@kent.ac.uk 


yogeshmandke@indiatimes.com 

Has successful background in achieving profitable business growth 

through formulation and execution of sales and marketing strategies, 

distribution channel development and key customer accounts 

management. Enjoys being a part of, as well as managing, 

motivating and training a successful and productive team, and 

thrives in highly challenging environment. Currently leading the 

Power Systems business for Middle East region with an annual 

business revenue over US$100m. 


- Developed capabilities of “M/s Car & General Ltd”, a Cummins 

master distributor account for East Africa Territory and increased 

annual business revenue from US$ 2.5M to US$ 11.0M in a span 

of three years. 

- Turned around low performing Libyan distributor account and 

increased annual business revenue from US$ 800K to US$ 1.6M 

within one year implementing business process through customer 

focused Six Sigma Project. Won prestigious “Chairman’s Quality 

Award-2009” for the Six Sigma Project. 

- Led project team to relocate 5 HP to 20 HP engines manufacturing 

plant of Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., India to a new site in record 

time of one year and demonstrated increased production capacity 

from 3800 engines to over 10,000 engines per month. Won 

prestigious “Performance Excellence Award” for these efforts and 

success. 


Strategy and International Business. 

Successful background 

in achieving profitable 

business growth 

through formulation and 

execution of sales and 

marketing strategies, 

distribution channel 

development and key 

customer accounts 

management. 


Has ambition to grow in to more senior leadership roles within the 

next 5 – 10 years.

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Full Time MBA 2012-2013 

Aihong Liu 


Aihong is 38 years old and married last April. She and her elder 

brother and younger sister were brought up by a strict mother 

(teacher) and a kind father (lead of local council in home town). 

Educated in nursing and clinical medicine in Shandong University. 

MBA programme: Full time 


Country of Origin: China 


Lukestone Nursing Home 

Position Held: 

Registered Nurse 

Industry: Healthcare 


al361@kent.ac.uk 


layla.128@hotmail.com 

Extensive experience from a 16 years nursing career. Used to 

work in hospitals and nursing homes in China, Saudi Arabia and 

the UK. Likes studying, travelling and making new friends. 


- Excellent biological, psychological and social nursing skills to 

serve patients and their families. 

- Basic managerial skills. 

- Able to deal with all aspects of patients needs including revelant 

professionals and social services. 


How to set up own business and keep making money. 


To develop more managerial skills and be a successful manager 

in Healthcare.


Asiku Olema Gift 




Country of Origin: Uganda 


Summer Institute of Linguistics 

(Uganda-Tanzania Branch of 

Wycliffe Bible Translators), 

www.wycliffe.org.uk, 

www.thetask.net 


Partnership Project Coordinator 

Industry: Third sector 

(International Non- 

Governmental Organisation) 


goa5@kent.ac.uk 


gift2150@gmail.com 

Worked with SIL (Summer Institute of Linguistics) for more than 

seven years in different roles: as IT Manager for 4 years, then as 

Bible Translation Teams Coordinator for 1 year and since September 

2009 as Partnership Project Coordinator-Uganda. Gained 

tremendous experience in project planning, budgeting, management 

and administration in an international and inter-cultural 

organisational setting. 

Personal talents and strengths in a work environment include 

Strategic, Developer, Maximizer, Relator and Learner based on The 

Gallup Organisation’s online strength finder 1.0 which I took in 2009. 


- April 2010-March 2012: Set up and managed a language 

development project for seven local languages spoken in Uganda. 

This role involved liaison with a USA based international funding 

partner called The Seed Company (www.theseedcompany.org) and 

development partners in Uganda, project proposal development, 

planning and budgeting, and mobilisation of communities in the 

areas where we work. 

- 2007: Initiated the construction and establishment of a permanent 

primary school in Arua District, Uganda to provide access to 

education for over 400 children in Fundo Village 

(www.fundopps.blogspot.com). The main impacts of this initiative 

are increased enrolment of girls in school, community access to 

training in food security, access to reproductive health services in 

the area and increased awareness of the prevention, treatment 

and control of HIV/AIDS. 

- 2003: Co-founded Nutricare International Ltd, a non-governmental 

organisation working with vulnerable children and under-privileged 

families in Arua District, Uganda. Nutricare International Ltd is now 

a consultancy in nutrition and food security and an agricultural 

business advisory organisation. 

“Through my MBA 

studies, I hope to develop 

a broader and deeper 

academic understanding 

of international 

organisation 

management and 

business administrative 

and management 

practices.” 


Interested in business management and administration in general. 

Specific professional interests are in entrepreneurship, human 

resource management and finance management. 


To improve personal competence in management to move on to 

business management consultancy.

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Dai Shen 


Dai has 14 years experience in marketing, business development 

and project management. Accomplishments and aptitudes acquired 

throughout the years reinforce the ability of executing projects 

effectively and efficiently with multi-management skills of time 

management, cost management, project management. 





Gensler 


Industry: 

Architectural Services / 

Construction 



stella.daishen@gmail.com 

Outstanding interpersonal communication and self-motivated teamworker, 

appreciate challenges as a personal development 

procedure. Recognition of leadership by senior management 

working under pressure in multi-international enterprises. 

Structured knowledge system built upon engineering, architecture, 

project management, sustainable development commercial, financial 

analysis. 


- 2012: After being promoted as contract project manager, 

successfully synchronised the PM system with contract 

administration system. 

- 2008: Launching and establishing Sino UK sustainable 

development cooperative MOU and Eco-cities MOU and initiatives 

(Promoted by SDCL, Arup and HSBC) with underlying funding 

opportunities and project pipelines in China for ‘China Energy 

Efficiency Fund’ 

- 2005: Signing sustainable development consultancy contract for 

Dongtan Eco-city, (£3 million) 


The social and economic impact of corporate finance and business 

management in emerging markets. 


To be a senior consultant in sustainable development focused 

business regime or a senior project manager in architectural and 

construction firms.


David Ebo Arthur 


An enthusiastic 29 year old who enjoys swimming, watching soccer 

and listening to good music. 

Holds a BBA degree in Banking and Finance from the Methodist 

University College, Ghana (an affiliate of University of Ghana). 



Country of Origin: Ghana 


Cirrus Oil Services Ltd 

Position Held: Accounts 

Receivables Manager 

Industry: Oil and Gas 


da274@kent.ac.uk 


eboarthur@gmail.com 

Previously worked with Vodi Technique Motors Ltd, a VW and Audi 

Dealership in Ghana. 

Presently an accounts receivables Manager with Cirrus Oil Services 

Ltd, the leading Petroleum trading and distribution company in 

Ghana. 


- Being part of a finance team in collaboration with American 

Hospital Management to establish what will become the largest 

Health Facility in the West African country of Ghana. 

- Helping to draft a project proposal and formed a consortium of 

financial institutions towards the financing and lifting of oil supplies 

in a collaboration venture with institutions on behalf of key 

stakeholders in the oil & gas industry in Ghana 

- Contributed in the nurturing of micro, small and medium scale 

enterprises in Ghana, by providing financial literacy and 

professional services to a plethora of teeming businesses towards 

improving basic financial and business etiquette. 


To develop into a financial erudite in the oil & gas sectors of Africa, 

as this fast developing sector needs every intellectual support to 

ensure its economic and social potential is realised to benefit the 

entire continent. 

“At the core of my 

career objectives is the 

desire for an 

authoritative role in the 

surging and fast 

growing oil & gas sector 

of Africa, particularly 

Ghana.”

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Geoffrey France 






Boulders Advisors Limited 

Position Held: Portfolio Manager 

Industry: 

Private Equity Fund Management 


gpnf2@kent.ac.uk 


lantei.geoffrey@gmail.com 

Geoffrey France is a licensed investment advisor of the Securities 

and Exchange Commission in Ghana, and as a Senior Financial and 

Investment Analyst, he has assisted in providing a full range of 

investment banking advisory services to business entities, 

government and public sector institutions in Ghana. 

He was mandated to serve as the Portfolio Manager at Gold Venture 

Capital Ltd, which has Boulders Advisors Ltd as Fund Managers. At 

GVCL, he led the team through its teething stages through to date, 

where investments have been made in five companies in different 

sectors of the Ghanaian economy. 

His operational and financial management skills and depth of 

experience allows him to define problems and develop sustainable 

solutions, which provide comprehensive and effective responses to 

the challenges confronting clients. He also assists clients to take full 

advantage of emerging business opportunities to enhance the 

growth and performance of their operations. 


- Successfully developing a Bond Document and raising GHS 15 

million (US$ 9m) Bond Issuance for Multimedia Group Ltd. 

- Successfully leading the Gold Venture Capital Team through 

inception and personally sourcing and processing the first three 

initial deals which have been fully funded and are thriving in the 

hotel, digital printing and educational sectors. His last deal was a 

US$7 million investment project in Caltech Ventures, a cassava 

plantation which processes and produces ethanol, dry ice and 

carbon dioxide. Three investors including the promoter, Stanbic 

Bank Ghana Ltd, Activity Venture Finance Company and Gold 

Venture Capital Ltd. 

His operational and 

financial management 

skills and depth of 

experience allows him to 

define problems and 

develop sustainable 

solutions, which provide 

comprehensive and 

effective responses to 

the challenges 

confronting clients. 

- He also led a team to develop a business model, to obtain license 

as a Trustee firm in Ghana by the National Pension Reform 

Authority. Secure Pensions Trust Ltd is currently fully operational. 


Development of business models and strategizing for operational 

turn around. He is very interested in the use of Information 

Technology in transforming businesses, by reducing cost, enhancing 

efficiency and creating shareholder value. 


To manage a multi-national private equity fund which focuses on 

investing in sub Saharan Africa.


Hikaru Takeda 




Country of Origin: Japan 


System Plan Wings Corporation 

Position Held: Manager 

Industry: IT 


ht50@kent.ac.uk 


mikaru28@live.jp 

A highly motivated leader with nine years of office experience in the 

aviation system development industry, relating to the production of 

manuals for the Automated Radar Terminal System, for the major 

airports in Japan/ as well as the unique knowledge at opening 

restaurants and bars. Excellent project analysis and coordination 

skills, leadership ability with a strong sense of responsibility, 

flexibility and creativity. 


- Opening new areas, such as system development businesses. 

- A re-organisation of the company (development and 

implementation of a new system for organisation). 

- Setting up a restaurant and bar belonging to the company. 


To improve in business areas such as finance and accounting. I also 

intend to enhance my understanding of business from an 

international perspective as the world of business has become 

globalised. 


To work as a consultant in an overseas-based company to enhance 

skills and broaden business knowledge, with a long term target 

being to lead a globalised firm that allows me to make contributions 

to society and economy.

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Joan Edith Akoya Mukasa 




Country of Origin: Kenya 


ABC Insurance Brokers 

Position Held: Head of Finance, 

Administration & Claims 

Industry: Insurance 


jeam3@kent.ac.uk 


akoyajoanne@yahoo.co.uk 

A Kenyan currently working with ABC Insurance, a subsidiary of ABC 

Bank Group of Companies for the past seven years, starting as an 

Accounts Assistant and rising through the ranks to hold the position 

of Head of Finance, Administration & Claims. My hobbies include 

dancing and making new friends. 


- A Chartered Certified Accountant (CPA-K) 

- A Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance 

- Managed to contribute to the growth of ABC Insurance from a small 

start-up to the large company that it is today. 


Interested in obtaining an MBA and pursing a course in insurance 

loss adjustment. 


To be a leader and to create employment for others through starting 

up a business mainly in insurance.


John Parkinson 


Has specific skills in developing and implementing sound 

engineering concepts, commercial and control strategies, to deliver 

a high quality product safely, on time and within the agreed budget. 



Country of Origin: UK/Taiwan 


Corning Display Technologies 

Taiwan (CDTT) 


Engineering Manager 

Industry: Speciality LCD Glass/ 

Engineering/ Infrastructure 


jlp30@kent.ac.uk 


parkinsonjl33@gmail.com 

Has an excellent track record combining proven project 

management, leadership, interpersonal and man-management skills. 


- Partner in a firm of busy consulting engineers and provided 

technical expertise, management and strategy skills to develop the 

success of the business. 

- Successfully managed a number of international, technically and 

geographically challenging power and infrastructure projects in 

Africa, Russia & South America. 

- Relocated to Asia and successfully managed the design 

engineering for a number of high value, cutting edge LCD 

manufacturing facilities in Taiwan and Japan. 


Interested in the on-going global infrastructure challenges, 

specifically power and water reticulation with specific focus on Africa 

and South America. Renewable and organic energy technologies 

and the need for technical expertise and education in the developing 

world. 


A successful, resultsdriven 

engineer and 

international construction 

management 

professional with over 30 

years engineering 

experience, 20 years 

internationally, covering 

a complete range of 

engineering and 

construction disciplines. 

Planning to either remain in the engineering arena and to utilize 

newly attained ideas, concepts along with my technical knowledge, 

management skills and extensive international experience to secure 

a senior management position either in the UK or overseas; 

additionally has some entrepreneurial interest in Asia.

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Jun Shao 


Entered the international advertising and media agency after 

graduating from university. From WPP Group, IPG to Aegis Group, 

has worked from a creative assistant to a professional mediaplanning 

director. 





Aegis Group 

Position Held: Account Director 

Industry: Media agency 


js734@kent.ac.uk 


tracyshao29@gmail.com 

Over seven years of experience in communications with a media 

agency, and has provided professional marketing communication 

strategy to the marketing personnel from multinational corporations 

such as Nokia, UPS, Microsoft, and INTEL. 

Over the past seven years, has enjoyed the professional challenges 

experienced. 


- Many of the projects that Jun Shao has lead have been widely 

praised and awarded. For instance, “Nike-Ginger campaign” was 

awarded the grand prize in the propaganda of customer market; 

and also the activity she organized was awarded the Jintoushang 

Prize in the Nokia N8 BUS SHOW campaign. Moreover, “Nokia X7 

Transformers” activity was short listed for outdoors prizes. 

- Successfully helped Nokia open more than 180 new rural markets 

by using outdoor media in China. 

- Independently obtained service contracts from a new client and 

built a coherent team that was awarded more than 120 millions 

(RMB) commissions, which was the strongest one among other 

teams. 


Proficiency in implementing integrated marketing with major mass 

media and new media. 


Many of the projects 

that Jun Shao has 

lead have been 

widely praised and 

awarded. 

The media industry is changing fast and most of the employees 

enter into it and then give up half-way, although talents are the main 

factor enabling a media agency to survive. I hope I could realise my 

own value, but also during the next five years to conduct my work to 

influence and lead more employees in a managerial role.


Karen Cresswell 


Founder/owner of The Kings Hill Directory since 2004. Previously 

employed in the investment industry as a European/Japanese Equity 

Fund Manager. 





The Kings Hill Directory 

Position Held: Owner 

Industry: Publishing 


kc385@kent.ac.uk 


kc22657@gmail.com 


- Founded publishing business. Still surviving in competitive industry. 

- Worked with a team in Czech Republic to develop business in early 

1990’s. 

- Qualified as a C.F.A. 


Consultancy. Helping business to succeed/develop. Economics. 

Analysis. 


To start a new company with links to emerging markets, work in 

consultancy, or use experience to work on projects with European 

companies linked with Kent.

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Keyala Phiri 


A motivated and energetic person with good practical experience in 

management and a flexible person who enjoys challenges and very 

keen to learn new ideas. Good at participating and enjoy using 

initiative. 



Country of Origin: Zambia 


Robin Pope Safaris Ltd 

Position Held: Senior Manager 

Industry: Hospitality / Tourism 


kp307@kent.ac.uk 


kikirps@hotmail.com 

Strong inter-personnel skills and a good team player, with excellent 

practical knowledge of wildlife conservation and education as well as 

guiding skills. Has strong communication and conflict resolution 

skills with a diverse range of people of different cultures and 

backgrounds. Friendly, social, outgoing, enthusiastic, reliable, 

flexible and adaptable. 


- General management of operations for Robin Pope Safaris, 

involving client liaison, hospitality management, customer care, 

marketing and public relations as well as providing a link between 

local, indigenous employees and senior management team in 

resolving conflicts. 

- As a senior guide, lead walking safaris; guiding involving 

interpreting the park’s wildlife botany, conservation and general 

ecology to visitors, along with customer liaison and logistics. 

- Planning and leading the company’s conservation education 

programme within local primary and secondary schools. 


My ambition in the company is to occupy a higher position and start 

my own safari business in future.


Mohammad Al-hweitat 


A very pleasant, diverse, active and self-dependent person. 

Ambitious and motivated and very committed to achieving goals. 

Persistence to progress even in the face of difficulties. Takes pride in 

his work and looks at it as a representation of himself. 



Country of Origin: Jordan 


Orange Jordan 

Position Held: Senior 

Marketing Team leader 

Industry: Telecommunications 


mfa25@kent.ac.uk 


Hwaitat@yahoo.com 


- Launched the PM boosting sales campaign; increased Mobile PM 

sales by achieving the target of extra 1000 lines in three months. 

- Launched successfully the “Try & Buy” ADSL campaign; managed 

to close 60% of the deals in four months. 

- Launched successfully the “Internet Every Where cross selling 

campaign”; increased the monthly sales by 9%. 


Telecommunications, marketing, business, plans 


An ambitious task-oriented Senior Marketing team leader. My career 

aspirations are to find a motivating place of work; a place where I 

could use my knowledge, skills and abilities, and learn and develop 

from every experience to enable me to offer expertise. 

Experience within 

different departments 

(IT and marketing) 

helped acquire and 

develop a high 

adaptability, strong 

communication skills as 

well as the ability to 

plan, organize work and 

to lead different teams.

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Oyunchimeg Shagjjamba 




Country of Origin: Mongolia 


Information, Communications 

Technology and Post Authority 


Senior Officer of Policy and 

Planning Department 

Industry: Information and 

Communications Technology 


os99@kent.ac.uk 


oonaa_sh@yahoo.com 

Formal Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in 

International Business Management, Computer Science and 

Management, School of Mongolian University of Science and 

Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2001-2005 

School of Foreign Languages, Mongolian University of Science and 

Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 1999-2001 


- Working in the Information and Communications sector for over six 

years, four of them as a Planning specialist for MobiCom 

Corporation, the leading ICT Company in Mongolia. Positioned at 

the Carrier and Regulatory Affairs Department of Corporate 

Planning Division, which is responsible for developing corporate 

strategy, business performance evaluation, as well as performing 

external environment analysis and cooperating with policy and 

regulatory agencies, sector carriers and operators. 

Awarded by the “Employee of the Year Award” in 2007 and 

“Special Award of the CEO” in 2009 at MobiCom Corporation. 

- From 2010, working as a Senior Officer of the Policy and Planning 

Department of the Information, Communications Technology and 

Post Authority, the Government Agency. 

- Has participated in many valuable projects such as “Enabling 

Universal Service and Universal Access”, “Establishment of 

Information Communications High Tech Innovation Cluster”; and 

have developed policy documents on Tariff, Service license and 

Premium Rate Service. Last year we developed an ICT sector 

policy document to 2021, conducting wide ranging research with 

respect to the sector development. 

All these efforts gave an opportunity of being awarded by the 

Honorary Certificate of the ICT sector in 2011. 


“The Kent MBA will give 

me an opportunity to 

improve my skills and 

experience in more 

specific areas, 

enhancing my career 

propects.” 

Interested in working in the ICT sector and sharing experience with 

other national and international experts in the same sector. 


I am confident of my choice in the ICT sector, which is one of the 

biggest contributors to the Mongolian national economy, and which 

was recently included in the Government’s list of strategically 

important sectors. I hope that I can be one of the management of 

those organizations, where I can best utilize my knowledge gained 

through study.


Ozkan Gul 


Also a semi-professional industrial photographer and offers voluntary 

photography shootings for non-profits. Enjoys basketball, mountainbiking 

and trail running. 



Country of Origin: Turkey 


Denizbank (Member of 

Sberbank Russia) 

Position Held: Corporate 

Banking Portfolio Manager 

Industry: Finance 


og44@kent.ac.uk 


ozkangul@gmail.com 

Very interested in music, giving special importance to Jazz and 

Lounge kinds. 

Interested in renewable energy. 


- Awarded as one of the top retail banking representatives twice in a 

year at Finansbank (first employer). 

- Took active role in the CRM development at Finansbank and 

therefore promoted with a higher level just in a year. 

- Awarded as one of the top portfolio managers who engaged new 

relationships with multinational companies at HSBC. 


Very interested in analysing businesses and determining how they 

are run. Interested in reading researches like McKinsey publish. 


Willing to further develop a career in clean energy industry, 

incidentally in a non-profit. If not possible, a managerial position 

where financial analysis management is the major responsibility.

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Titilola Olamiju Jayeoba 




Country of Origin: Nigeria 


Access Bank Plc 

Position Held: Team Lead 

Industry: Banking 


toj2@kent.ac.uk 


tjayeoba@yahoo.com 

A graduate of the University of Lagos. Is an Associate Member of 

Nigeria Institute of Marketing Nigeria. Associate Member of 

Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria and Chartered 

Institute of Purchasing and Supply Administration of Nigeria . She 

started her career with Royal Exchange Assurance Plc as a 

marketing officer. Then joined Continental Trust Bank now United 

Bank of Africa before moving to Intercontinental Bank Plc now 

Access Bank Plc where she started as Relationship Officer and 

moved up the ladder to become a team lead. 

With years of experience in banking industry where she managed not 

less than forty people which has exposed her to both management 

and supervisory roles. 


- Head of treasury department, assisting customers to place their 

funds with the bank and at CBN rate. 

- Relationship Officer; focuses on forging long time partnership with 

the customers by developing a clear conceptual understanding of 

the customers; their values, their needs, their preferences, their 

preferred interaction and services. 

- Team lead; manages both customers and staff. 


Career in Marketing and Relationship Management 


To become part of global marketing team player or penultimate, to 

start up my own venture in future and to build online branding.


Vivian Wei Zhou 


2011/05-2012/08 

self –employment 





Club Med Asia, 

Louis Vuitton China 


Assistant Store Manager 

Industry: Luxury Retail 


wz45@kent.ac.uk 


viviancool83@yahoo.com.cn 

2010/08 -- 2011/04 

CLUB MED | Assistant Store Manager 

- Impressed foreign guests with excellent communication 

skills and creating a positive image 

- Increased boutique seasonal sales by 10% which boosted its 

rankings to number 2 in the 7 Asian resorts 

- Coordinated Asian theme parties and boutique fashion shows 

which increased the guest flow by 30% 

2009/06 -- 2010/06 

LOUIS VUITTON /Operations Officer 

- Provided support to all back office work at a Louis Vuitton store 

- Analysed sales data and produced monthly and weekly reports 

- Managed incoming emails, allocating daily tasks to the team 

- Bookkeeping and vendor payment applications 

- Scheduled, ordered and maintained suppliers 

- Assisted with staff on-board and exit procedures 

2005/07 -- 2009/01 

Kunming Anthura Horticulture Co Ltd | Foreign trade | Head of 

Import & Export 

Leadership/project management: 

-Organized the opening ceremony for the Netherlands horticulture 

company which invited the Netherlands ambassador , sale agent 

from 10 countries and 10 different media 

- Organized and participated in the large-scale exhibition ,collect 

and analysis first-hand industry information then report to general 

manager 


- Helped to establish a branch company of a leading Netherlands 

horticulture company 

- Improved the in-store auditing system 

- Improved the marketing strategy 


Luxury management, international business, NGO 


Luxury management

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Modular Executive Year Two 2011-2013 

Alex Pearce 




Country of Origin: 


Douglas-Westwood 


Senior Analyst 

Industry: 

Energy 


ap502@kent.ac.uk 


alexpearce3@gmail.com 

A former graduate from the University of Kent, now working for 

Douglas-Westwood, an energy business consultancy as a Senior 

Analyst. Douglas-Westwood provides research, analysis and 

forecasting of energy markets for the purpose of M&As, IPOs and 

strategic positioning. 

The current role focuses on providing advisory & strategic consulting 

services for energy majors, manufacturers and financial investment 

companies. 

Alex has successfully completed projects in oil, gas, power and 

renewable energy sectors for clients throughout Europe, Middle 

East, North America and Asia. 


- Successfully completing numerous energy projects for global 

clients 

- Increasing his professional industry profile through publication of 

articles and attending events 

- Mentoring other researchers and analysts as part of a team 


Business Strategy, Market Forecasting & Financial Analysis 


To help grow the business into new global regions in a leading 

managerial role


Bijoy Puthoor 


Nine years of experience in working for people with mental health 

problems, epilepsy, physical disability, challenging behaviour, 

autism, brain injury and smith megans syndrome in conjunction with 

mild to severe learning disability. 



Country of Origin: India 


ACH (London) Ltd. 

Position Held: Manager 

Industry: 

Health and Social Care 


bp83@kent.ac.uk 


bijoyputhoor@hotmail.com 

Bachelors degree in economics (University of Calicut India 1996) 

Registered Managers Award (RMA August 2008 EDEXCEL) 

NVQ-4 in Health and Social Care (January 2008 EDEXCEL) 

NVQ-2 In care (January 2004) 


- Significant improvement in the quality rating of the services 

managed (specialized in managing new services and services 

which are facing problems). 

- Progressed within the sector in very short period of time. 

- Established business in India at the age of 20 and now developing 

establishments to accommodate the needs of the growing 

population over the age of 60. 


I am interested in the opportunities created by the market 

fluctuations in the UK and other parts of the world. 


I aspire to become a part of the company director board where I can 

influence the strategic decisions taken on behalf of the company. I 

am looking forward to play an important part in the success of the 

company in this challenging environment of health and social care.

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Colin Wright 






Self-employed 


Director 

Industry: 

Workforce development 


cw397@kent.ac.uk 


colinwright@clara.net 

For the past 16 years Colin has been running his own business as 

an independent workforce development consultant. He has worked 

on a wide range of projects with public, private and third sector 

organisations and enjoy the variety and challenge this brings. In 

recent years, I have particularly specialised in the research and 

development of employment-related guidance, policy, strategy 

documents and competency frameworks. 


- Leading the development of national occupational standards for 

Civil Contingencies 

- Developing a qualifications strategy for the justice sector 

- Developing a ‘staff development toolkit’ for managers of substance 

misuse services across the UK 


The management and development of people in organisations, 

project management, innovation and enterprise. Looking to the 

future, I am interested in the challenges and opportunities for 

organisations adapting to a low-carbon economy and the role of third 

sector organisations delivering services in the community. 


Through the MBA, I aim to broaden and deepen my knowledge and 

skills in management and leadership, possibly leading to a change in 

career direction or a new business opportunity.


Damon Mount 




Country of Origin: 


Megger Ltd 

Position Held: UK and 

International Sales Manager 

Industry: Electrical Power 


dm380@kent.ac.uk 


Damon.mount@megger.com 

For the last 10 years Damon has worked as a Sales Manager for 

Megger Ltd, a company that manufactures electrical test instruments 

for the power industry. His roles have included Regional Manager 

responsible for business in Africa, India, the Middle East and 

Eastern Europe and Sales Manager for a specialist product range 

for the UK. He is part of the management team for Megger Ltd, 

responsible for operations, budgeting and reporting to the Megger 

group board. 


- Doubling the multi million pound UK Power Product business 

- Being part of a very successful international sales team, 

substantially increasing sales and market presence, managing 

distribution and setting up international sales offices 

- Producing a high technical/commercial standard in sales with an 

understanding of a significant proportion of the world wide power 

industry. 


Market and product development, politics and history. 


To understand international business operations from both 

experience and academic perspectives to take advantage of any 

opportunities that may arise.

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Georgina Randsley de De Moura 






School of Psychology, 

University of Kent 

Position Held: Senior Lecturer 

in Social Psychology 

Industry: Higher Education 


gr99@kent.ac.uk 


grandsleydemoura@gmail.com 

A social psychology academic interested in the application of 

psychology to organizations. Georgina has a one year old daughter 

and enjoys sailing as a hobby. Relishing the challenge of the MBA 

she looks forward to applying her current thinking in new ways to 

different projects. 


- International research reputation in social psychology of leadership 

and organizations. 

- Demonstrable impact on student satisfaction and achievement 

whilst Director of Learning and Teaching in School of Psychology. 

- Engagement with business and other agencies in application of 

research to practice. 


Georgina’s research interests are about the application of social 

psychology in organizations, specifically regarding leadership, group 

processes, and innovation. She is interested in how social 

psychological mechanisms can improve organizational systems and 

motivations, to improve performance and well-being. 


Contribute through influential leadership to higher education sector, 

developing internationally excellent research and learning 

environments for undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive 

students. 

“I will use my MBA 

skills to further 

excellent international 

research in social 

psychology of 

organizations, including 

external engagement 

and consultancy.”


Kafui Kosiwa Dzameshie 






The Trust Bank Limited 


Relationship Manager 

Industry: Banking 


kkd6@kent.ac.uk 


dkafui@yahoo.com 

Kafui is a graduate of the University of Ghana Business School with 

a BSc Administration degree (Banking and Finance major). She has 

worked in the Banking Industry for over 6 years and have a wealth 

of experience in Relationship Management and Credit Analysis. She 

is a good team player and posses excellent communication skills. 

She is also an ambitious woman who is excelling in the field of 

Banking as a result of hard work and diligence. As the team leader, 

she effectively managed the TTB/IFC School Finance Programme, a 

novelty financial product introduced in Ghana in 2005 by the IFC to 

provide local financing and technical assistance to private basic 

schools. Her efficient management of the programme led to the 

achievement of many laurels and its success has served as a basis 

for its replication in other countries. 


- First runner up prize for Relationship Management in TTB, 

Corporate Banking Department for 2010. 

- Managed the TTB/IFC School Finance programme, which was a 

finalist in the 2009 Financial Times/IFC Sustainable Banking 

Awards in the Basic Needs Financing Category. 

- Effectively growing and managing the TTB/IFC school finance 

programme to maintain good portfolio quality. 


Relationship Management, Credit Risk Management, 

Entrepreneurship 


To rise to senior management level in the banking industry within 

the next five years. To make further in roads into the private sector 

by establishing a successful business based on academic 

knowledge gained and professional experience.

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Kayleigh Nicholson 




Country of Origin: England 


Office of the Kent Police and 

Crime Commissioner 


Programme Manager for 

Transition, Policy Officer 

Industry: 

Policing / Public Sector Policy 



Kayleigh.Nicholson@commissio 

ner.kent.pnn.police.uk 

Kayleigh graduated from the University of Warwick in 2007 with a 1st 

Class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). She 

spent a year working for an Insurance Company before embarking 

upon a career in public policy. She joined Kent County Council on 

the Kent Graduate Programme in 2008 and spent time working in a 

number of positions across the County Council including the school’s 

advisory service (Advisory Service Kent), the Corporate Policy Unit 

and working directly to the Corporate Management Team. Kayleigh 

left the Kent Graduate Programme for a permanent role in Corporate 

Policy, undertaking a series of organisational reviews and making 

recommendations to politicians regarding a menu of policy choices. 

In August 2010 she took up her current position at Kent Police 

Authority, managing the Performance portfolio, and providing highlevel 

strategic advice to Police Authority Members. In November 

2012 Kent Police Authority was replaced by the Kent Police and 

Crime Commissioner and was responsible for managing the 

transition process. 

During her time working for Kent County Council (KCC), Kent Police 

Authority (KPA) and the Office of the Kent Police and Crime 

Commissioner (OKPCC) she worked closely with senior executives 

and political Members. This has provided valuable insight into the 

management of political organisations, and an understanding of the 

different dynamic this brings to a business. 


- Project-managing a £3.5million project to deliver One to One 

Tuition to pupils in Kent schools who are falling behind national 

expectations. 

- Developing proposals for Chief Officers and Cabinet Members on 

how to improve pay and reward that led to revisions to Kent County 

Council’s performance related pay system. 

“I see the MBA as an 

excellent platform for 

achieving future 

promotions to senior 

executive positions, and 

believe it will give me the 

additional skills and 

expertise required to be 

a successful leader.” 

- Programme managing the transition from Kent Police Authority to 

the Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner. 


Performance Management, Change Management, Project 

Management, Strategy, Policy Development, Economics 


To become a Strategic Manager with the ability to influence the 

development of public policy at the highest levels. To lead a 

successful team of people and to continue to work in a sector that I 

find personally and professionally rewarding.


Thomas O'Donnell 






British Sky 


Advertising technology & 

partnerships manager 

Industry: Media 


tjo4@kent.ac.uk 


tjohome@gmail.com 

Thomas challenges the perception that technology and commercial 

cannot be managed by one person. He seeks to better the industry 

by pioneering new ideas and strategies for BSKYB and his 

knowledge of print, TV and online media has enabled him to strive to 

new heights. Over the years he has launched multiple products, 

projects and teams across various top media companies. He has 

successfully negotiated long term partnerships and has a knack for 

generating incremental revenue from unlikely sources. He brings 

realism, professionalism and an unrivalled determination to any 

company he works for or with. 


- Becoming a digital evangelist for the advertising industry. 

- Successfully launching multiple technology & commercial 

partnerships for Sky which generate substantial revenue in the 

millions and drive key efficiencies which keep us at the forefront of 

the industry. 

- Managing highly successful and efficient teams across Europe. 


Technology, Advertising, Innovation, Leadership 


My aim is to lead a successful company using my knowledge of 

media into new global business ventures and pioneering the future 

media industry.

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Dr Viki Tendayi Garcia 




Country of Origin: Zimbabwe 


University of Kent 

Position Held: Senior Lecturer 

in Psychology and Co-Founder 

at Tasksauce 

Industry: Education and 

Technology Start-Ups 


gtnv5@kent.ac.uk 


g.t.viki@kent.ac.uk 

Dr Tendayi Viki is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and the 

Enterprise Director for at the School of Psychology at the University 

of Kent. Tendayi holds a BSc (Hons) degree, an MSc and a PhD in 

Psychology and he is a Chartered Psychologist. Tendayi's 

professional affiliations include membership of the British 

Psychological Society and the European Association of Social 

Psychology. He has published several scientific papers, including 

five book chapters, and led seminars and tutorials at international 

symposia. 

Tendayi has experience managing research in experimental 

consumer research, having carried out experimental analyses of 

brand identity for Whirlpool and package usability for Tetra Pak. He 

also runs training courses in research methods and data analysis. 

He is currently researching the social psychological mechanisms 

that influence the success of organisational innovation. Tendayi has 

logged over five hundred hours in experimental psychology labs. 

You can follow him on Twitter: @gtviki. 


- Psychological Society (2003). 

- Was recently a Visiting Research Fellow at Stanford University 

(USA) (2009-2010). 

- Co-Founder at Tasksauce (www.tasksauce.com). 


Technology, User Experience, E-Commerce, Social Media, 

Entrepreneurship. 


To run an incubator for start-ups in Africa. 

“I am interested in and 

have been researching 

topics in applied 

psychology and 

organizational 

behaviour. These 

include creativity and 

innovation, mergers 

and acquisitions, and 

corporate governance.”


The Kent MBA students graduating in 

2013 are mature, highly commercially 

aware and solidly experienced 

business managers who are 

benefiting from a structured career 

break. They have built on their higher 

than average commercial experience 

by sharpening an awareness of their 

leadership style, team management 

abilities and project delivery skills. 

Our highly international programme 

also benefits from the enriched 

learning of a diverse range of 

nationalities. This has provided a 

global perspective on business and 

management, giving the advantage of 

thinking globally whilst at the same 

time delivering locally in a culturally 

sensitive manner.

Kent Business School, 

University of Kent, 

Canterbury, Kent, 

CT2 7PE, UK 

T: +44 (0)1227 827726 

E: kbsinfo@kent.ac.uk 

W: www.kent.ac.uk/kbs

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