Here is your monthly summary of some of the successes of Cranfield alumni:
- Hilde Viroux (MSc Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs 2009) has co-written an article discussing combination product QMS requirements for pharma companies entering the EU market.
- Chen Wenli is featured in this article about how the next generation of the Chen family are reaching new heights with real estate company Ipoh Garden.
- Donte Kelly (MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design 2022), a fifth-generation defence serviceman, is celebrated in this article for receiving the Joe Young Memorial Award for Best Overall Student and the Course Director’s Prize for Best Individual Project Thesis, which he was presented with at a special awards ceremony after the main graduation.
- George Fourtakas (MSc Aerospace Dynamics) talks about the 17th International Community Laboratory of Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics Research and Engineering conference held in Rhodes as well as the interesting research in his specialised field.
- Javon Griffith (MSc Air Transport Management 2011) will take over the role of Chairman at the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) in June 2024.
- Temitope Popoola (MSc International Human Resource Management 2011) has been appointed as Director of IBTC Holdings.
- Ian Di Tullio (PhD School of Management 2012) has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels.
- Sarah Qureshi (PhD in Aerospace 2016) is featured in this article talking about her achievements and the strides she is making towards a sustainable aviation industry.
- Cristiana Pace (MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management 2003) is featured in this article talking about how a masters at Cranfield University changed her life, the moments that led to Formula E, and the work she's doing to help other women aspiring to become engineers.
- Sam Nwanze (MSc Finance and Management 2007) has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at United Capital Plc.
- Rebekah Clement (Exec MBA 2020) has been promoted to the newly created Corporate Affairs Director position at Lloyd's of London.
- Jose Crespo de Carvalho (Executive Development 2005) has been recognised as Personality of the Year by APLOG.
- Ugo Okwuagwu (MBA 2008) joins Blum Canada as head of sales and marketing.
- Christos Flessas (MSc Guided Weapons Systems 2008), communications and information systems engineer with more than 30 years of experience as an Officer of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), shares his tips for data loss prevention for small and medium sized businesses.
- Toto Wolff (Honorary Doctorate 2021) is featured in this article looking back at the events that followed the launch of his motorsport career back in 1992.
- Okan Erol (MSc Strategic Marketing 2009) has been appointed as Misli's new CMO.
- Yemisi Lowo-Adesola (MBA 2003) has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at BUA Foods.
- Omobola Johnson (Doctor of Business Administration 2013) is featured in this article which looks at where the former minister of communication technology is now.
- Rodney Davis (Aerospace Vehicle Design 2022) has commenced his role as the new senior naval officer at RAAF Base Wagga.
- Vanisha Hirani (Exec MBA 2023) shares his experience of completing a Level 7 Senior Leadership Apprenticeship and a Cranfield Exec MBA alongside her full-time role as QinetiQ's Head of Innovation Enablement.
- James Vowles (MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management 2001) talks about his rejection-filled route to F1, and how his Cranfield degree led him to the British American Racing team.
- Donte Kelly (MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design 2022) talks about his role as a Māori liaison officer within the Royal New Zealand Air Force and winning the prize for the best individual research project at Cranfield.
- David Hood (MSc Thermal Power 2004) shares the historic lessons of deterrence by deception.
- Ashwin Sriram (MSc Air Transport Management 2019) has been chosen for a 2023 International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation Scholarship. His career goal is to become an aviation industry leader.
- Shirish Thorat (MSc Global Security 2005) shares his experience of working with Neeraj Pandey on new web series ‘The Freelancer’, which is based on his book ‘A Ticket To Syria’.
- Guy Blaskey (Business Growth & Development Programme 2017) says Cranfield University course “changed his understanding of business” and helped him accelerate dog food brand pooch and mutt, with estimated sales of £19.5 million this year.
- Ashwin Sriram (MSc Air Transport Management 2019) has been chosen for a 2023 International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation Scholarship. His career goal is to become an aviation industry leader.
- Shirish Thorat (MSc Global Security 2005) shares his experience of working with Neeraj Pandey on new web series ‘The Freelancer’, which is based on his book ‘A Ticket To Syria’.
- Bjarni Þór Hannesson (MSc Sports Surface Technology 2009) shares how his master’s degree in botanical field technology helped him learn how to build and maintain sports surfaces. Describing the golf course as his ‘second home’, Bjarni now manages two golf courses as head course manager at Mosfellsbær Golf Club.
- Kanat Sharlapaev (MSc Finance and Management 2006) has been appointed as Minister of Industry and Construction in Kazakhstan’s government restructuring.
- Dr. Etienne Borg Cardona (PhD Leadership and Management 2021) is the newly appointed Chairman of Debono Group.
- Wilhelm Aminoff (Developing General Management Potential 2006) has been appointed as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Allgon. Wilhelm will lead Allgon’s financial strategy and operations to further increase sustainable growth around the world.
- Luis de Vedia (MSc Welding Technology 1973) was presented with a Konex Award in the science and technology category, which recognises personalities and institutions that stood out in the last decade for their talent and excellence in the cultural, artistic, social and scientific area of Argentina.
- Rico Merkert (PgCert in Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education 2013) has co-written an article about the skills and superpowers needed for a career in supply chain management as companies begin to recognise the significant benefits that superior supply chain management can provide.
- Christian Skoudal Løth will be speaking at the Propulsion & Future Fuels conference in November.
- Dr Olayemi Michael Cardoso has been nominated to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria for a term of five years.
- Adam Manikowski (DBA 2016) is speaking at the PTG Business Dinner in Poznan on the phenomenon of the development of Zabka stores.
- Murtaza Ata (PhD College of Aeronautics 1992) is featured in this article talking about his vision for Karapinar GES, one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.
- Ingo Babrikowski (MBA 2002) is honoured in memory by remembering his achievements and career as the leader of Estafeta.
- Thoranna Jonsdottir (DBA 2009) has been appointed as CEO of Veritas.
- Luísa Magalhães (MSc Environmental Diagnostics) talks about the importance of Greenfest and how it has evolved over the years.
- Vladimer Kublashvili (Visiting Research Student in Cranfield Health, 2005) talks about his experience working in the wine industry for over 18 years.
- Dr Sarah Qureshi (PhD Aerospace 2016) shares how her company is tackling contrails.
- Paul Cunningham (MSc Logistics and Transportation 1995) has been named as regional representative of the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
- Dr Frazer Smith (MSc Advanced Materials 2008) research is featured in this article looking at his journey from plastics to concrete, from industry and academia, and from the UK to South Africa as well as his research with materials and sustainable innovation.
- Arnaud Abecassis (MSc Manufacturing 2006) has been appointed as Managing Director within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment of FTI Consulting in France.
- Kristin Meyer (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2018) recently began a new position at AquaGen as Director of Security and Supply. Meyer’s strong experience will contribute to the professionalisation of the company’s supply chain planning and security.
- Nana Opare (MBA 2005) reflects on how the quote “Everyone has a history, what you do with it is up to you. Some repeat it, some learn from it. The special ones use it to help others” sparked her passion for volunteering and giving back.
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 website or press release.
Check out last quarter's summary (April to June 2023) here.