Here is your quarterly summary of some of the successes of Cranfield alumni:
- Elizabeth Honer (MSc Managing Organisational Performance 2009) is appointed CEO at the Royal Academy of Dance.
- Karl Zammit (MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design 2023) and Christopher Conrad (MSc Advanced Air Mobility Systems 2023) both Maltese Aviation Researchers at Cranfield, are awarded prizes for outstanding results in their respective fields.
- Christophe Gueguen (MSc Engineering for Competitive Manufacturing 1986) is appointed to the Management Committee at Engineering group, Ingerop.
- Cdr Jack Hathaway (MSc Flight Dynamics 2014) Distinguished Aerospace Alumni Award Winner 2024 combines a visit to campus to receive his award, with a trip to Holywell school in Cranfield village. He speaks to the children about his life as an Astronaut with NASA.
- Rochelle Trow (MSc International Human Resources Management 2006) Publishes her book, Awakening to Wholeness: A Life Unmasked. Offering an insight into her childhood in apartheid South Africa to a corporate career in HR.
- Captain Rodney Sears (MPhil School of Engineering 2013) Presents “The Life of a Test Pilot” at the University of Hertfordshire.
- Julia Tatin (MSc Water Management 2005) is one of four finalists for the Women Empowerment Trophy 2025, sponsored by BMCI.
- Wendy Tan White (MSc Management Science and Computer Applications in Management Systems 1994) CEO of Robotics Software company Intrinsic, features in an article in Business Today about her career in Silicon Valley.
- Zuzana Benesova(MSc Environmental Management for Business 2009) Founder of Property company, Seven Keys, talks about how she started her property portfolio.
- Laurence Gale(MSc Sports Surface Technology 2003) Looks back at his 57 year career in Horticulture.
- Johnny Wake(Business Growth Development Programme 2019) Has been announced as the winner of the Cranfield School of Management 2025 Entrepreneur Alumni award.
- Paul Oliver (MSc Bioaeronautics 1989) is included in the Marquis who’s who for leadership in the Aviation sector.
- Chris Van Der Hoven (MBA 1998) is appointed Senior Director at the Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa.
- Francesca Mezzogori (MSc Design of Rotating Machines 2009) Features in an article celebrating her success working in the Aerodynamic team at Scuderia Ferrari.
- Kanat Sharlapaev (MSc Finance and Management 2006) Has been elected President of the Kazakhstan Rugby Federation.
- Lucie Basch (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2014) Co-founder of Too Good To Go, emerges as a new influence in the debate about sustainable development.
- Enrique Garcia Martinez (MSc Research in the School of Engineering 2009) Is appointed Head of Critical Networks and Enterprise for South East Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson.
- Jason Hill (PhD School of Engineering 2004) Talks to VAI news about founding his company, Hill Helicopters in Stafford.
- Rob Ashing (MBA 1998) Is announced as CEO at International law firm, Al Tamimi & Company.
- Ankita Vashistha (MSc Finance and Management 2009) Is interviewed by Grazia about changing mindsets and supporting women in the workplace.
- Collins Gameli Hodoli (PhD Environment and Agrifood 2020) is announced as a new grantee of the EPIC Air Quality Fund sponsored by the University of Chicago.
- Collins Gameli Hodoli (PhD Environment and Agrifood 2020 and Brighton Chunga (PhD Environment and Agrifood 2018) are celebrated for their work in improving Malawi’s air quality by MIfCAS.
- Dharminder Sharma (MSc Natural Resource Management 2004) takes over as Chief Forest Officer of Punjab.
- Sarah Walsh (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 1993) Is appointed as a Non-Executive Director at the UK Statistics Authority.
- Frederick Appoh (Exec MBA 2024) Is appointed CEO at The Ghana Railway Development Authority.
- Bolaji Agbede (MBA 2002) Features in an article celebrating Nigerian women in the Banking Industry.
- Chris Potts (MBA 1987) Joins the Board of Directors at Microsaicsystems.
- Dave Walters (Fellowship in Manufacturing 1983) Founder of Robotas Technologies, celebrates 40 years in business.
- Adam Manikowski (Doctor of Business Administration 2016) Managing Director of Polish convenience store chain, Zabka Polska, is a special guest at the Retail Trends Conference 2025.
- Julia Tatin (MSc Water Management 2005) is announced as one of five finalists for the Social Impact Trophy for French Nationals Abroad 2025.
- Stephen Harrison (MBA 2002) is appointed Non-Executive Chair at the National Buying Group.
- Francisco Javier Sanchez Segura ( MSc Aerospace Design 2001) President of Airbus, Spain, visits Seville to participate in a forum organised by the local Chamber of Commerce.
- Joao Correia (PhD Shrivenham 2016) Technical Director at Lola Autosport is interviewed about his career in Motorsport.
- Jerome Padmore (Fundamentals Accident Investigation 2024 & Applied Marine Accident Investigation 2023) Is appointed Chief Marine Accident and Safety Officer for the British Virgin Islands.
- Joe Nicolas (MBA 2007) is interviewed about his career as CEO of Media Agency UM MENAT.
- Winnie Byanyima (MSc Energy Conservation and the Environment 1988, Honorary Graduate 2022) has announced she is writing a book, that will include details of her past relationship with Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni.
- Alfonso Ortal (MSc Thermal Power) is appointed as CEO at Verdian Power.
- Nikos Nikiforakis (PhD College of Aeronautics 1993) Speaks about his nomadic childhood and his career at Cambridge University.
- Kanat Sharlapaev (MSc Finance and Management 2006) is appointed Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Jose Munoz (Management Development Programme 2002) President of Hyundai is named as MotorTrend Person of the Year 2025.
- Oyejoke Coker (MBA 2002) CEO of Constellation Training Group talks about her career with Business Day, Nigeria.
- Jaey Goodchild (MSc Sports Surface Technology 2008) has joined the R&A Sustainable Agronomy service as its new Agronomist for Great Britain and Ireland.
- Malvika Mehta (MSc Forensic Investigation 2019) Has her career in Cybercrime Investigation celebrated on International Women’s Day.
- Jennifer Obayuwana (Developing Leadership Practice 2019) Executive Director at Polo Luxury Group, features in the top 50 most inspiring women in Nigeria 2025.
- Omobola Johnson (Doctor of Business Administration 2013) Board Chairman of Custodian Investments PLC, is among 8 women celebrated for shaping Nigeria’s Conglomerate Industry.
- Martijn Schuttevaer (MSc Air Transport 1996) is in the news as his company Boskalis, is appointed to salvage the stricken tanker that has crashed in the North Sea.
- Laura McGuigan (article mentions a Cranfield short course) is appointed by the organisation, Women in Property as Central Scotland Branch Chair.
- Major General Antony Anderson (Defence MBA 1994) is appointed as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the USA.
- Christopher Conrad (MSc Advanced Air Mobility Systems 2023) is elected Chair at the Research Council, Advanced Air Mobility Institute.
- James Vowles (MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management 2001) Team Principal at Williams Racing, talks about his plans to improve results at the racing team.
- Kafilat Araoye (Cranfield General Management Programme 2010) Managing Director at Lotus Bank, Nigeria, is honoured for her work in championing ethical banking as part of International Women’s Day.
- Eric Dannemann Lundgren (MBA 1998) is appointed CEO at Insurance and Asset Management group, Generali, Brazil.
- Tony Fong (MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management 2008) Head of Engineering at luxury electric car company Everrati, is interviewed about his career in this fast paced industry.
- Frederico De Magalhaes (PhD Manufacturing Technology 1983) CEO at Software Solutions company, Sisqual, is a guest on the podcast “The CEO is the limit”.
- Viki Bell (Residential Executive Development Programme 2017)Ex Head of Marketing at Cranfield, has been promoted to CEO at the Construction Equipment Association.
- Alessia Gloder (MSc Thermal Power 2018) Director of Space Applications at Adaptronics is interviewed about her career in the Space industry.
- Jose Munoz (Business Development Programme 2002) President and CEO at Hyundai is announced as the principal speaker at the 2025 FISITA World Mobility conference taking place in Barcelona in June.
- Lei Ding (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2003) is elected Chairman of the Board at China Merchants South Oil.
- Seung Kim (PhD Design Machine Systems 1984) Is announced winner of the 2025 Samsung Ho-Am Prize for Engineering.
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.
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