Alumni Advisory Council
Joanne Linder, Chair of the Council - Full-Time MBA 1996
Joanne started her career at BAE Systems and had a largely blue-chip career until her MBA. She set up her first business when she graduated and was a pioneer in personalised web content during the dot-com boom. Joanne now advises and invests in early stage businesses across the globe.
Fejiro Amam - MSc Management 2022
Originally from Nigeria, Fejiro served as DSAC President and SSC Chair while at Imperial. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering prior to joining the business school. Since graduating, Fejiro has worked primarily in consulting and tech, including roles at Bain & Company and Xero.
Lola Aworanti-Ekugo - Weekend MBA 2018
Lola is a digital innovation expert with 20 years’ experience in fintech, financial services, and trade. Founder of AfriBorder, she has led major digital initiatives, advised African governments on tech-driven growth, and serves on several boards. A multi-award winner, Lola champions AI, digital trade, and inclusive innovation across the continent.
Ansumana Bai-Marrow - Global Online MBA 2023
Ansu is a compliance executive with 20 years’ experience working at some of the world’s largest financial institutions. He joined Permira Credit in January 2025 as the UK Head of Compliance. Ansu is also a member of the Imperial Black Alumni Network Committee.
Rahul Bansal - Full-Time MBA 2009
Rahul Bansal is an MBA and Gandhi Scholar from the Business School. He has led global initiatives in sustainability, innovation, and impact investing, building transformative partnerships to advance the SDGs. Rahul has served as a mentor and volunteer for social enterprises and is currently an Honorary Visiting Fellow at Imperial.
Felicity Box – Full- Time MBA 2023
Felicity is currently a Senior Solutions Engineer at Sweep, working with complex organisations to solve their ESG data challenges. With over a decade’s experience in telling powerful stories with data, she is proud to be using her skills to play a small part in tackling the climate crisis.
Tina Chen Full-Time MBA 2018
With her love for a quality cuppa and her desire to make a positive impact on society, Tina made a career switch from IT to tea. She was inspired by Taiwanese bubble tea concept and British tea drinking culture to develop HumaniTea, a proud social enterprise which supports wellbeing and sustainability initiatives through wholesome, ethically sourced tea.
Elynor Chiu - Full-Time MBA 2011
Elynor is currently Senior Product Manager and Business Analyst for Qatari Computer Research Institute, with over 18 years of experience in business strategy and operations. She specialises in managing digital transformation initiatives in fast growing tech companies in the biometric and FinTech spaces in California and Europe.
Salwa Darraj - MSc Economics & Strategy for Business 2014
Salwa is a Strategy Consultant and Senior Engagement Manager at EY-Parthenon. As well as serving on the Alumni Advisory Council, she is a mentor for students and start-ups at Imperial. Previous roles include serving on the Board of Trustees for the American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Innovators Under 35 Panel of MIT.
Andrew Fernando - MSc Finance 2007
Andrew is management consultant, with extensive experience advising top-tier investment banks on strategic initiatives. He was a former trader at a US Investment bank focussing on delta-one structured products. As an Alumni Advisory Board member, he supports initiatives that enhance student engagement and professional development.
Divyank Gupta - MSc Management 2019
Divyank is a Global Category Manager in Medical Affairs R&D at GSK, London. He has over five years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with roles spanning across Tech & Digital, Medical Devices and Packaging. Divyank holds a Master’s degree from Imperial Business School, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Yann Helle - Weekend Executive MBA 2010
Yann is the group managing director of 2H Offshore, an engineering consultancy specialised in offshore oil and gas, energy transition and renewable energy. He has a diverse background in engineering and a successful track record leading high-value projects in the subsea sector and offshore wind market.
Damla Khan - Weekend MBA 2023
Dr. Damla Khan is the founder of Brainsteins, an education services company delivering innovative learning experiences for young people. She is a neuroscientist by training and an Imperial MBA graduate. Passionate about entrepreneurship education, she is also developing TynkerByte, an ed-tech platform. She is part of the Imperial Entrepreneur’s Pledge, supporting future innovators.
Albert Li - MSc Management Science 1989
A finance and AI professional with over 40 years of experience across IPOs and tech investments. Based in Hong Kong and Singapore, he holds degrees from Imperial, Oxford, IE, and Peking University, and is passionate about leveraging AI and machine learning to drive transformative global impact.
Foudil Mattoo - PhD 2009
Foudil is a director of a consulting firm that specialises in building models for asset valuation and risk management for energy markets trading. He has led the development of advanced analytical frameworks at energy trading companies in Europe and Middle East. Foudil has a PhD in Quantitative Finance and Master’s degrees in Mathematical Finance and Economics.
Adrian Matze - MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering 2014
Adrian is Commercial Advisor for Shell, having worked at the organisation for over ten years. In addition to his role on the Council, Adrian is the main lead of the alumni network in the Netherlands, playing an important role in bringing together Imperial alumni in the region and championing a lifelong relationship with the university.
Roya Rahnejat - MSc Risk Management 2007
Roya is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience in the financial sector, specialising in business and technology projects for banks, insurers, and fintechs. Currently, she focuses on driving growth and international expansion for the Global Cyber team at Howden Insurance.
Sofia Skevofylaka - MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Management 2020
Sofia is the Co-Founder and CCO of Hatzi Filax Group, specialising in soft skills training, customer experience training, AI training, and HR consulting. She holds degrees from the University of Dundee and Imperial, has received multiple awards, and serves on alumni boards such as the Hellenic Imperial Alumni Association and SAKA, as well as being a global speaker.
Jonathan Tai - MSc International Health Management 2024
Jonathan Tai is a General Practitioner at Nuffield Health, NHS Urgent Care Doctor, Alumni Mentor and Medical Advisor of HealthTech startups. Aiming to develop physician leadership in healthcare, he returned to Imperial and completed a specialised Master’s in Global Health Management graduating with distinction. Jonathan also led the Dean’s Student Advisory Council as President.
Melanie York - Full-Time MBA 1993
Melanie is a marketing, communications and business development professional, with experience in the professional services, science, health care and non-profit sectors. She is currently the PR Content Director for marketing consultancy, Gravity Global, the world's most awarded brand to demand agency specialising in complex markets.
Kirk Zieser - MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance 2023
Kirk joins the Council as a recent graduate eager to foster the same sense of community for alumni that he enjoyed as a student. Having lived in Colorado, Washington, D.C., and London, Kirk now works for the Broward County Resilient Environment Department in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he’s soaking up the sun.