Event Organisers
Suvajyoti Ghosh
Founder & CEO
Manchester Business School, MBA 2011
Suva has a technology background, having coded his first computer game on a 386 system when he was 13 and has considerable experience working as a technology consultant for companies in gaming, retail and travel industries. Leading a dual life, he often works as a freelance photojournalist and plays live music. Suva loves mixing his passion in creative arts with emerging technologies leading him to start GigFactory, a crowdsourced music event initiator. Currently, he is exploring innovative ways to drive business in a social-networked economy.
Nazneen Yasin
Chief Operating Officer
Saïd Business School, MBA 2010
Nazneen Yasin is currently pursuing her MBA at the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School. An active Public Relations and Crisis Communications expert, she has been working in Dubai as a consultant to brands such as IKEA, Toys ‘R’ Us, early learning centre, Marks & Spencer, The Body Shop, Dubai Festival City and Judith Leiber, among many others. A professional dancer in the Indian classical dance form of Kathak, Nazneen holds special interest in the media and entertainment industry and the somewhat contradictory schools of Literature and Mathematics.
Rachel Ball
Chief Marketing Officer
Judge Business School, MBA 2010
Rachel Ball is currently pursuing her MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School. Rachel began her career as an improvisational comedian in New Orleans, Louisiana. After Hurricane Katrina, she moved to New York City and worked as a fashion photography production coordinator, working largely with the famed photographer Steven Klein. Most recently, Rachel was a member of the development team at Moxie Pictures, where she focused on comedy and branded entertainment.
Suryasen Kundu
Chief Technology Officer
Manchester Business School, MBA 2010
Technology enthusiast and obsessed with competitive dynamics in business, Suryasen is an alum of the Manchester Business School. Having completed his MBA and living the life of a struggling animator and amateur photographer (on weekends), Suryasen is a digital media consultant and has been working on several projects with small digital media companies to help transform their technology/service portfolios and bringing them closer to investors with an appetite for risk.
Kate HyoWon Son
Chief Event Organiser
Manchester Business School, MBA 2011
Kate is currently pursuing her MBA degree at Manchester Business School. With an unconventional career history as a third generation business owner and manager, Kate is interested in all things new and different.
Darshan Patel
Chief Financial Officer
Manchester Business School, MBA 2010
Darshan is a Finance professional with expertise in corporate finance, valuation and investment management. Darshan has worked as a consultant in digital promotions and has a sound understanding of the challenges and benefits of using new media to build brands. He has specialised in valuing the ROI of technology investments to facilitate decision making for investors and senior management. Darshan is a passionate sports fan and has a deep interest in the social media industry.
Kenneth Tan
Chief Communications Officer
Saïd Business School, MBA 2010
Kenneth is currently completing his MBA at the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School. An AIG Freeman Scholar who studied cinema at Wesleyan University and the University of Southern California, he directed TV commercials throughout Asia, collaborating with agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather and Young & Rubicam, and working for clients such as Cadbury, Brands and FANCL.
Rodrigo Blancas
Real Madrid Co-ordinator
Manchester Business School, MBA 2011
Rodrigo is currently pursuing his MBA at Manchester Business School, where he acts as the Vice-President for the Marketing Club. Rodrigo studied Telecommunications Engineering and has five years experience in sales, marketing and strategy with clients in the Retail, FCMG and Banking industries. His passion for sports has led his professional and personal interests into the sports marketing and management areas, specifically related to e-marketing strategies.
