Here is your quarterly summary of some of the successes of Cranfield alumni:
- Hedley Rees (MBA 1995), founder and managing consultant at PharmaFlow Ltd has created a virtual education program for universities on the topic of The Pharmaceutical Industry to provide in-depth knowledge of the workflow for quality drug production in the present time.
- Katherine Bennell Pegg (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 2010), Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency delivers the 2022 Warren Centre Innovation Lecture after NASA’s first commercial launch outside of the US, and its first launch from Australia in more than 25 years.
- Dr Ayotunde Coker (MSc Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems 1989) appointed CEO at datacentre operator Open Access Data Centres (OADC).
- Cherry Eromosele (Executive Development 2015) promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) at Interswitch Group in charge of Marketing and Communications across its countries of operation.
- James Eatwell (MSc Automotive Technology Management 2016), Cox Powertrain’s Head of Research and Development discusses the new Hydrogen project at Powertrain to reduce their CO2 emissions.
- Didunoluwa Obilanade (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 2015) chosen by the IAF Emerging Space Leaders Sub-Committee. He will travel to Paris in September 2022 to participate in the IAC and have the opportunity to extend his network, gain knowledge and meet space experts.
- João De Matos Coelho Albino (MSc Strategic Marketing 2014) Urbvan Co-Founder and Co-CEO partners with Swvl Holdings Corp to help Urbvan's ambition to create the most efficient and sustainable transportation system in Latin America.
- Leonard Johnson (MBA 2005) will lead the City of London Police Special Development Department within Specialist Operations.
- Adebimpe Ayo-Elias (MSc International Human Resource Management 2009) appointed Director Human Resources & Administration at Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider.
- Zsombor Sápi (MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design 2016) discusses his career, working on the production of one of the top products of space technology, and why he wants to participate in the colonization of Mars.
- Gopal Iyer (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2011) Head of Supply Chain, 4C Associate is a speaker at RetailWeek Delivering Growth, Winning strategies for 2023 event on 7 September, London.
- Orkun Cetinkaya (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2009) Managing Partner of BikiniJet, one of Turkey's largest business jet charter companies, discusses why there has been an increase in demand for private planes.
- Jim O'Toole (Cranfield Advanced Development Programme 2006) has been appointed CEO at Bord Bia.
- Lieutenant-Colonel Caden Stiles (Special Course: School of Engineering 2005, MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design 2006, PhD in Aerospace 2014, PhD in the School of Engineering 2014) assumed his new position as Commanding Officer of Royal Canadian Air Force’s 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.
- Antonio Panariello (MSc Air Transport Management 2005) appointed Country Manager in Switzerland at Eithad Airways.
- Elizabeth (Libby) Jackson (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 2003) shares her career journey and how space travel and the space industry can improve our lives here on earth.
- Huda Buhumaid (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2017) Director of Sales and Direct Operations at Etihad Airways featured in an article celebrating a group of Emirati women climbing the ladder of success and excellence in the aviation sector.
- Luis Cabrita da Silva (MBA 2003) has been appointed Bald Eagle Gold Corp as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
- Winnie Byanyima (MSc in Energy Conservation and the Environment 1988, Honorary Graduand 2022) featured in ‘Four amazing Africans leading top international organisations’ article.
- Scott Egan (MBA 2000) SiriusPoint Ltd, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21st, 2022.
- Ayotunde Coker (MSc Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems 1989), the CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC) was interviewed by What’s Next, explaining what OADC is and what its goals are in South Africa.
- Jeet Makadia (MSc Aerospace Dynamics 2022) Model Based Systems Engineer at ALTEN in Derby featured in the Royal Aeronautical Society column, highlighting the life and careers of new RAeS Members and Fellows.
- Chris Courtney (MSc Aerodynamics 1995) has been appointed National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer.
- Dr Adesola Adeduntan (MBA 2005, Honorary Graduand 2022),CEO of FirstBank Group shares with African Business, the state of the country's banking system and the bank's plans for the future.
- Simon Varo (MBA 2021) has been appointed Operations Director by Edwin James Group at the group company Parker Technical Services.
- Dr. Clare Wyatt (PhD in the School of Applied Sciences 1999) GKN Automotive, the global leader in driving systems, has expanded Dr. Clare Wyatt’s role to Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer.
- Winifred Mena Ajakpovi (MSc International Human Resource Management 2011) has released a book titled ‘Life Unusual’, it addresses career issues but also provides pointers to identifying and pursuing a passion.
- Piétrick Voyer (MSc Airport Planning and Management 2014) received the "Overseas Talent" award in the "Confirmed Talent" category. This prize rewards the deserving professional career of people from the French Overseas Territories living in their territory or elsewhere in the world.
- Benjamin Giant (MBA 2015) describes how studying abroad at Cranfield helped him become a global MBA entrepreneur.
- Lord Karan Bilimoria (Business Growth & Development Programme 1998, Creative Management Development Workshop 2000, DSc Honorary Graduand 2009) who founded Cobra Beer was a guest on BBC Newscast podcast, discussing the government’s latest economic plans, and investments in health and social care.
- Liz Aluvanze (MSc Air Transport Management 2014) appointed CEO for Kenya Association of Air Operators.
- Daniel George (MBA 2014) was awarded the Distinguished Young Alumni Awards at his undergraduate university, The University of Queensland.
- Dr Joanna Burgess (PhD in the School of Applied Sciences 1999) Isle Utilities’ MD South Africa and head of Trial Reservoir, Jo discusses the trap of staying in a comfort zone, swimming against a tide of red tape, and the cultural issues stifling innovation.
- Areej Shahin (Leading Complex Projects & Programmes 2015), Senior Proficient Organisational Planning, Omantel discusses the strategies to prepare for new business challenges in 2023.
- John Jubb, Senior Lecturer in Welded Design at Cranfield from 1963 - 1978 article was featured in The Naval Architect Magazine describing the Derbyshire biggest British vessel to have been lost at sea and found at a depth of 4 kilometres in the Pacific Ocean.
If you've been featured in the media, don't forget to share your successes with us so we can include them in our quarterly roundup. Email our Alumni Communications team including a link to the web site or press release.
Check out last quarter's summary (April - June 2022) here.
