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Dubai-London Executive MBA

Graduating class of 2011


(September intake)
Dubai-London Executive MBA

London Business School’s Dubai-based Executive MBA has been a


huge success since its launch in 2007. Located in two of the world’s
most dynamic cities – London and Dubai – this programme is
designed to transform globally-orientated, driven and highly
motivated executives into influential business men and women.

Taught over 17-20 months, this dual city Executive MBA is an


intense period of study focusing on personal and professional
development, and leads to the London Business School MBA degree
qualification. The format is demanding and career-oriented, allowing
students to balance the commitments of work, family life and study.

Core courses are taught in monthly four-day blocks to accommodate


a diverse community of busy executives who travel from as far as
Toronto and Tokyo. Ten of the 11 core courses are taught at the The programme focuses on four key areas for success:
Dubai International Financial Centre’s Centre of Excellence, and
elective courses are primarily taught at London Business School’s • Developing new knowledge in the core courses: Finance,
central London campus. Learning is directly applied as students take Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Operations and Technology
new skills, knowledge and frameworks back to the workplace and Management, and Entrepreneurship
apply them to their roles.
• Developing an area of specialism in the wide portfolio of electives
and in the management report, an individual project that
The programme delivers a world-class business education in the addresses an issue or challenge facing the student’s organisation
heart of the Middle East. Students gain a global perspective, as well
as the analytical skills, understanding, confidence and language to
• Building confidence in managing across boundaries on the
influence strategy at all levels in an organisation.
international assignments to countries such as China, India,
Core courses give students a cross-functional understanding of all Ukraine and South Africa
areas of business and management. The varied and extensive
elective portfolio allows students to tailor the programme to their • Expanding the skills set in areas such as communication,
needs, and those of their organisation. Studying in both Dubai and leadership and working in teams, to create real impact in global
London unlocks a global professional network that empowers business environments
managers at all stages of their careers.

London Business School students bring a breadth of experience and


a multitude of perspectives to the classroom. The calibre and
diversity of students not only broadens perspectives and enhances
class debate and discussion, but ultimately provides each student
with a close-knit, internationally diverse professional network.

Passionate about business in the Gulf region, every student has


exceptional drive and the motivation required to undertake a rigorous
academic programme, coupled with a strong professional track
record and proven academic ability.

The underlying objectives are clear: to accelerate career progression,


to foster success in an increasingly complex business environment,
and to enable students and alumni to make a real impact on their
organisations by providing them with confidence, networks and
knowledge.
Class profile

Africa
7% USA / Canada
UK 13%
3%

Australia
5%

Middle East
32%
Europe (non UK)
23%

Latin America
2% Asia
15%

Public / not-for-profit
2%
Professional services
2% Military
Advertising / media / PR 2%
2% Finance / accounting
Architecture/Design 18%
3%
Medicine
5%
FMCG
8%

Industry / manufacturing
Consulting 16%
8%

Leisure / retail
10%
IT / telecoms
14%
Energy / engineering
10%

IT Medical
Operations management 2%
3% 2%
New business development
3%
Project management General management
7% 34%

Consulting
7%

Engineering
8%

Marketing and sales


13%
Finance / accounting
21%
Dubai-London Executive MBA
profiles
Hani A. Aboulfaraj Sam Aboulhosn
Saudi Arabian Lebanese
CEO Equity Investment Analyst, MENA
Spin Technology Group Prime Holding
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Dubai, UAE
Founder and CEO of a technology company, Responsible for analysing and valuing listed
specialising in software development companies in the MENA region across
services and an implementation partner of several sectors, producing comprehensive
Enterprise solutions. Strong entrepreneurial research valuation reports. Advising portfolio
portfolio having co-founded multiple managers in matters related to stock
successful companies in IT and real estate. selection and asset allocation based on
fundamental and technical analysis.
Provides commentary and analysis in the
mainstream media on financial matters.

Basem Abu Dagga Kareem Abu-Ghazaleh Zaher Abu-Hijleh Gulraiz Afzal Khan Philippe Akl
Canadian British / Jordanian Jordanian / British Pakistani Lebanese
Sales Operations Manager, International General Manager Programme Controls Manager Managing Director Sales and Marketing Manager
Hamptons International District Investment & Development CH2M Hill Security and Risk Management Solutions Topcon Corporation
Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE (SRMS) Dubai, UAE
Oversees real estate company with Islamabad, Pakistan
Managed and implemented an aggressive Led multinational programme controls teams Currently managing the operations of a
growth strategy within the Middle East, with approximately one million square feet under on several multi-billion US$ construction Extensive experience in operational planning, multinational company across the Middle
a focus on expansion into key target development or management. Co-founded programmes. Responsible for estimates, optimising organisational structures, and East and Africa. Responsible for strategic
markets. Extensive knowledge of the magazine publishing business in Miami and budgets, schedules and change negotiation in results-oriented organisations. planning, business development, marketing,
dynamics of the regional real estate industry record label in Montreal. Experience in management. Extensive global experience, Strong miltary career focusing on command, performance monitoring and budgeting.
numerous roles at a NYSE listed food staff and instructional appointments,
with a focus on developing unique participating in the management of Achieved 35% growth for the past three
conglomerate, ultimately handling major including progressive advancement to senior
investment opportunities. logistics functions as manager of programmes in the USA, Australia, consecutive years and acquired a leading
leadership function. Presently setting up a
transportation for North America. Equatorial Guinea and the Middle East. security and risk management business as a market share. Extensive experience in B2B,
joint venture with a UK company. regional regulations and cross-cultural
business environments and negotiations.

Feras S. Al-Baiyat Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Nasser M. Alkawari Yasser Al-Khaja Ali S. Almansoori
Saudi Arabian Emirati Qatari Bahraini Emirati
Project Engineer Managing Director / CEO Chief Business Financing Officer Investment Analyst Assistant Professor
Saudi Aramco United Eastern Medical Services Qatar Development Bank Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company The Petroleum Institute
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi, UAE Doha, Qatar Manama, Bahrain Abu Dhabi, UAE
Certified project management professional Experienced in corporate finance and Developed and managed US$ multi-million Multi-functional experience across the Leads research groups at the frontier of
with extensive experience in the oil and gas project development. Currently managing a natural gas projects. Experienced as a financial industry. Supervised a diverse energy supply chain design and fuel cell and
industry. Previous experience as a team private equity and venture capital health cross-functional team leader responsible for portfolio of companies and participated in hydrogen technology. Established and
leader responsible for the design, care investment company. Experience in engineering, business, construction, and further investment and divestment participated in many high impact
procurement and construction of various multi-sector organisations, ranging from operation. Leads the business financing opportunities. Evaluated strategic initiatives in committees responsible for redefining the
components of the US$2.5bn Shaybah. manufacturing industry and construction, to development in the bank with a focus on alternative investments and launched a organisation as a world-class education and
Additional experience in contract investment banking and business SME in Qatar. US$1bn MENA-focused growth capital fund. research institute.
development and procurement. development. Monitored corporate disclosures of publicly-
listed companies and analysed license
applications from various financial institutions.

Khalid Alnafisi Tariq Abdulaziz Alrasheed Tarek A. Al-Rumaim Muhammad Ajmal Quadus Aregbesola
Kuwaiti Saudi Arabian Saudi Arabian Pakistani Nigerian
Manager Strategic Planning Manager Vice President, Corporate and Investment Gulf SMSP-OEM Controller Charging System Consultant
Boubyan Bank e-Government Program Banking Microsoft Ericsson
Kuwait Riyadh, Saudi Arabia BNP Paribas Dubai, UAE Tehran, Iran
Manama, Bahrain
Extensive experience in the global real Certified strategic planner and PMP certified Finance professional with extensive Telecoms professional with extensive
estate market and in Islamic banking. project manager with substantial experience Developed an extensive corporate portfolio in experience in accounting, business analysis, international experience working in the
Established and managed several global real in public sector information systems. Saudi Arabia and managed relationships management and financial reporting, and Middle East and Africa. Managed various
estate funds and portfolios that are Shariah Currently responsible for tracking the with corporate clients. Collaborates with risk management. Eight years experience charging system operations and projects for
compliant. Provided top management and implementation of the national e-government product specialists to initiate and structure working in the energy sector with a major major telecommunications vendors and
the bank’s directors with reports, strategy, conducting follow-ups and transactions, such as bonds, sukuk, global energy corporation and currently service providers with an excellent blend of
presentations and recommendations. producing periodic progress reports. advisory, and hedging. working for a multinational IT company. technical and management skills.
Negotiated deals and agreements in favour
of the bank.
Khalid B. Baareh Makarem S. Batterjee Olivier Crasson Kamal Daswani H. Arkin Demir
Jordanian / American Saudi Arabian Belgian Spanish Turkish
Group Senior Manager Founder and President General Manager Vice President Regional Manager, MEA
FIHG Shababco Enterprises Besix - Ajman Sewerage Private Company Fairfax Cargill Middle East
Dubai, UAE Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Ajman, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE
Manages several investment portfolios in the Entrepreneur, co-founder and board Responsible for the management of a Extensive international investment banking Manage US$50m business turnover in the
UAE. With main goal of maximising return member of a variety of successful special purpose government and foreign career, specialising in European, MENA, and Middle East and Africa. Lead acquisitions
on investments, manages valuation efforts, enterprises in the Middle East including a shareholder owned company to build, Asian capital markets as well as M&A and new investments in the Middle East.
develops corporate strategic business and hospital, private university and the first operate and transfer a sewerage system. advisory. Substantial experience in corporate Build, retain, and develop new team
growth plans, creates and implements value charitable blood bank. Personal accolades Coordinated the implementation of the finance and advisory work, including members for new positions. Previous
creation plans over the life cycle of existing include Young Arab Leader 2006, World project, through a complex set of contracts. advising a number of landmark transactions. commercial experience in Europe and the
companies and secures successful Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2008 Led all negotiations with the stakeholders Team leader with execution, origination and United States. Board member of a Dubai
profitable exits. and membership of the Bretton Woods reporting to the Board of Directors. management responsibilities. Prior M&A rotary club of Jumeirah.
committee in D.C. experience with a US bulge-bracket
investment bank.

Asra Eftekhari Khaled El Chidiac Ahmed M. El Gazzar Ragheb El Rami Mohammad B. Gazzaz
Iranian French / Lebanese Egyptian Lebanese Saudi Arabian
Manager, Executive Office Chief Financial Officer MEA Senior Development Executive Vice President Business Development Manager
Al Fahim Holdings / Paris Gallery General Electric Qatari Diar Abraaj Capital Alwatan Newspaper (Aseer for Press &
Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Doha, Qatar Dubai, UAE Publishing Co.)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Manages the executive office responsible for Currently leading a team of 200 employees Real estate professional with comprehensive Part of a team responsible for setting up
the coordination and communication across the Middle East and Africa. background in construction industry and operations in Saudi, involving sourcing and Experience in the development and
between the CEO, executive directors and Responsible for maintenance of financial experience in managing and executing executing transactions in different industries, implementation of both brand and product
senior managers, for corporitisation and accounts and records in accordance with US multi-million dollar construction projects. and relationship management with development strategies within the product
listing projects with entrepreneurial GAAP, driving compliance and controllership Responsible for evaluating investment corporates, high net-worth individuals and and service sectors. Currently leading the
experience in the UAE. Extensive retail / and building the region's finance opportunities, creating business structure stakeholders. Worked on the largest leverage development of non-traditional (digital)
luxury experience across the Gulf region. infrastructure. Oversees strategic planning, and leading multidisciplinary teams to buyout transaction in the Middle East and touch points and building strategic corporate
investor relations and leading shared services develop extensive portfolio of real estate North Africa (US$ 1.9 billion) and partnerships.
operations in 25 countries in MEA. projects. participated in fund raising of the two largest
private equity funds in the MENA region.

Anshul Govila Mahesh Hariharan Ashruf Hassaballa Ulrika Hedlund Wasim Iqbal
Indian Indian American Swedish Pakistani
Specialist Entrepreneur General Manager Solution Sales Professional Country Manager, Networks and Telecom
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Nexus Insurance Orion Analytics Microsoft DWP Technologies
Abu Dhabi , UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Lahore, Pakistan
Widely published clinical practitioner with a Currently involved with a portfolio of Extensive managerial and technical Responsible for enterprise sales of business Extensive experience in consultative selling,
focus on improving staff commitment and entrepreneurial ventures focusing on experience in the software and analytics productivity solutions in the UAE. Broad fostering alliances, team building and
reducing costs in hospitals and significant insurance, transportation outsourcing, food field, with a focus on modelling utilising knowledge of technology solutions in the motivation, and creation and execution of
experience in reconstructive plastic surgery. and beverage, and education sectors. historical trends and behaviours to predict areas of performance management, effective business strategies. Designed and
knowledge management, and enterprise
Previously chief administrator for a primary Previous experience includes financial future patterns. content management. Engineering implemented large scale telecommunication
health care centre catering to a population of consulting and client relationship background with extensive experience in and computer networks. Currently leading a
29000 over 84000 sq km in central India. management of 300 high net-worth identifying and proposing winning team of more than 100 engineers and
Led design and implementation of innovative individuals. technology solutions to government and salesmen, and hold full P&L responsibility of
technical solutions to improve healthcare commercial entities in Sweden and the Gulf. IT system integration business.
operations.

Muhammad Asif Ismail Hassan Jameel Abbas Jammal Salwa Katkhuda Ashwin Kumar
Canadian / Pakistani Saudi Arabian Egyptian / Lebanese Jordanian / Canadian Indian
Director Senior GM Dealer Development Marketing Manager / Partner Managing Partner / Co-owner Principal Consultant / Head, Middle East
Al-Dar Holding Abdul Latif Jameel Company El Matbakh Food Services My Gym (Jordan) / Aventura Venture Satyam Computers
Dubai, UAE Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Cairo, Egypt Partners Manama, Bahrain
Amman, Jordan
Extensive cross platform experience in Responsible for supporting and sustaining Experienced in brand management and Substantial experience in delivering
senior level management positions in growth in auto sales with independent leading multi-functional teams to Experience in M&A coordination, private technology solutions in corporate
established and new ventures in the fields of dealers by way of strategic expansion and successfully deliver financial and growth placement and debt raising activities, performance management area to
trading, manufacturing and project upgrading of current facilities and training, objectives across the Middle East and Africa. successfully sourcing deals for department. customers across industries and
management. Direct operational experience while implementing Kaizen (continuous Designed regional consumer initiatives, Initiated a formal training service for junior geographies. Managed project teams in
in all areas of management. Currently process improvement) throughout the managed budgets, analysed business analysts. Recently set up a new children's multi-cultural and geographically distributed
overseeing and managing a wide portfolio of organisation. performance, and set growth strategies for fitness business. environments and performed delivery as well
business and investment interests. company's brand. as business development functions in IT
consulting industry.
Roman Lychman Husam Osman Mahjoub Maher H. Mouminah Siamak Namazi Azmat Nawaz
Ukrainian Sudanese / American Saudi Arabian Iranian / American Pakistani
IT Director, MENA Area Project Manager Business Development Manager General Manager CEO
Panalpina Etisalat Almamouniah Trading Company Access Consulting Group The City Group
Dubai, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Dubai, UAE Lahore, Pakistan
Diverse international experience in IT Global telecommunications project Responsible for introducing new business Responsible for developing and C-level professional with extensive
management and quantitative finance. management experience. Previously lines and managing the company's re- implementing regional growth strategy for an experience in private equity, corporate
Currently managing IT department managed strategic projects and led multiple branding campaign and launched the new oil and gas consultancy. Previously helped finance and investment banking. Global
responsible for MENA area. Founder and co- cross-functional teams. Participated in a corporate identity. Extensive brand build up a small, family-owned company into experience with multi-sector deals in
owner of a quantative hedge fund startup. major corporate culture transformation management experience including multiple the leading Iranian strategic consulting firm Europe, GCC and Asia. Conceived and
initiative within an intercontinental mobile product launches for a leading Japanese as a director and then CEO. Managed key established a Middle East based private
telecommunications operator, creating an company in the Saudi market. Developed clients across industries, specialising in equity firm with AUM$4bn. Leads deals and
international business environment from and implemented a corporate social public affairs and political risk for major oil covers full private equity spectrum from
multiple local subsidiaries. responsibility programme in Saudi Arabia. companies. origination through to exit.

Gautam Nerker Thomas Norberg Tomas Olea Marco Peruzzi Manuel Ramalho
Indian American Chilean / Croatian Italian Portuguese / French
Managing Partner, Business Development COO, Hospitality Division CEO Project Engineering Manager Sales Manager
Unique / Gulfscan Al Ghurair Investment Montlake Petrofac Hilti Emirates
Bombay, India Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE
Managing partner of printing companies Senior executive for several leading luxury Entrepreneur with experience in advising Extensive experience managing international Substantial experience in sales, process
based in India and the UAE. Participated in hotel brands with a diverse array of and assisting foreign companies to enter the teams for US$ multi-billion oil and gas development, logistics and marketing.
restructuring of a family managed business experience working in city, resort, and Middle East market. Responsible for projects around Europe, the Middle East and Presently leading a team to consistently
to a more professionally run business. destination properties. Exceptional developing commercial strategies, project Asia. Responsible for business planning and exceed sales and profitability targets in a
complicated construction industry
Overseeing marketing and investment of leadership and team building skills with a evaluations and market research studies for developing engineering strategies whilst environment. Success based on strategy
new technology for growth of the business. solid track record of success. Currently companies in different sectors. Past executing innovative and cost effective setting and effective sales execution.
developing a start-up luxury hospitality experience in developing strategic growth projects.
brand, focusing on gateway cities in the plans, budgeting, performance monitoring,
Middle East. competitor analysis and management
reporting within the airline industry.

Ihab Ramlawi Arnaud Retureau Alex Scandurra Robert Schelde Qaiser Raza Sheikh
Canadian / Jordanian French Australian / Italian Danish Pakistani
Founder / CEO Senior Manager Head of Procurement, The Gulf and Finance Director Managing Director
Core Construction NDS Pakistan Unipods and Cladtech International Sheikh Muhammad Ilyas (SMI)
Dubai, UAE Munich, Germany Nokia Siemens Networks Ras al-Khaimah, UAE Lahore, Pakistan
Dubai, UAE
Founded and drove strategy for a Established and developed the NDS German Extensive experience in developing growth Experience in sales and distribution across
construction company and led achievements office including acquiring new clients. Substantial experience across Asia Pacific companies and turnarounds with diversified range of industries including
of organisational philosophy, mission and Responsible for the technical team and for and the Middle East and Africa in both the implementation of strategic planning and IT. FMCG, chemicals, logistical services and the
objectives, becoming a leading industrial the successful implementation of a new test construction and telecommunications Previously worked in Lithuania, Bulgaria and social sector. Currently manage a 112 year
construction company in the region. strategy for digital TV products. sectors. Wide range of expertise in Denmark in FMCG industry and in the UAE old family owned distribution house with an
Negotiated and accepted an acquisition commercial, project management, and for the construction industry. Co-founder of a annual turnover of approximately US$52m.
proposal leading to a strategic partnership procurement. Currently leading the Danish non-profit mobile communication Previous experience at a global consumer
with one of the major investment groups in development of a new line of business within company. bank within the business planning and
Saudi Arabia, targeting further growth and the organisation. analysis group in London and Prague.
global expansion.

Walid Tlais Rod Valencia Ajit Vaswani Stephen Vincent Gabriel von Bonsdorff
Australian Australian British Canadian Swedish
CEO Financial Controller Founder / Managing Director Director of Operations Senior Manager
B-Universe Epi International Ascentia Global Crystal Fountains Inc IFA Hotels & Resorts
Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE
Substantial previous experience in Thirteen years of accounting expertise Extensive experience in agricultural Responsible for managing the consultancy Experience in investment management of
engineering and business development across a broad range of sectors. Highlights commodities and FMCG sectors. Founder of service and product support in the GCC the company's real estate portfolio across
within mobile communications and mobile include producing savings of more than 5% a boutique trading company and involved in region. Primary tasks include business the Middle East, Africa and the Indian
networks covering the Middle East and in gross margin for a global food chain prime aspects of the business including development, project management, Ocean. Responsible for the coordination and
Africa regions. Founder of a consulting firm distribution centre. Extensive auditing client management, product development business planning and office management. monitoring of new and existing business
providing project deployment services to experience with a big four firm and driving and arbitraging. Currently focused on plans, financial analysis and portfolio
technology vendors and telecoms operators the consolidation and reporting processes diversification into new products and management.
in ten countries within the EMEA and SEA for a leading insurance company. countries to achieve growth targets.
regions.
Ivo Wadewitz Peter Ivo Weber Atila Yenisen Jourdan Younis
German Swiss Turkish American / Libyan
Commercial Branch Manager Director of Energy, Southern Europe, the Offer Management Director Sustainability Manager
Bilfinger Berger Ingenieurbau Middle East and Africa Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan Oger International
Fujairah, UAE CEVA Logistics Lahore, Pakistan Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Member of management team for Procurement and merchandising experience Currently directing development of
development and implementation of major Responsible for development and in retail. Participated in starting up leading sustainability consulting division. Previously
infrastructure construction projects in Asia implementation of oil and gas sector specific wholesale retail business in Pakistan, hiring responsible for developing sustainability
and the Middle East. Managed commercial operations, sales strategy and supply chain and training the food buying team. Developed business groups for international A/E/C firms
operations overseas, co-ordinated allocation solutions in southern Europe, the Middle and implemented the value chain strategy for in Europe, the USA and MENA. Extensive
of funds, financial planning and reporting, East and Africa. Manage budgeting, P&L fresh food items. Currently responsible for the experience in programme management,
HR, legal, and tax matters. reporting and cost management reporting to procurement and category management of business development and new ventures, in
the Global VP. food and non food products. addition to teaching sustainability at various
universities.

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