Here is your monthly summary of some of the successes of Cranfield alumni:

  • 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.
  • , 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.
  • 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.
  • has been appointed as Director of IBTC Holdings.
  • 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 SWAGºÏ¼¯ changed her life, the moments that led to Formula E, and the work she's doing to help other women aspiring to become engineers.
  • has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at United Capital Plc.
  • has been promoted to the newly created Corporate Affairs Director position at Lloyd's of London.
  • has been recognised as Personality of the Year by APLOG.
  • joins Blum Canada as head of sales and marketing.
  • , 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.
  • is featured in this article looking back at the events that followed the launch of his motorsport career back in 1992.
  • has been appointed as Misli's new CMO.
  • has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at BUA Foods.
  • is featured in this article which looks at where the former minister of communication technology is now.
  • has commenced his role as the new senior naval officer at RAAF Base Wagga.
  • 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.
  • talks about his rejection-filled route to F1, and how his Cranfield degree led him to the British American Racing team. 
  • talks about his role as a ²ÑÄå´Ç°ù¾± liaison officer within the Royal New Zealand Air Force and winning the prize for the best individual research project at Cranfield. 
  • shares the historic lessons of deterrence by deception. 
  • 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. 
  • shares his experience of working with Neeraj Pandey on new web series ‘The Freelancer’, which is based on his book ‘A Ticket To Syria’.
  • says SWAGºÏ¼¯ 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. 
  • 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.
  • shares his experience of working with Neeraj Pandey on new web series ‘The Freelancer’, which is based on his book ‘A Ticket To Syria’.
  • 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.
  • has been appointed as Minister of Industry and Construction in Kazakhstan’s government restructuring.
  • is the newly appointed Chairman of Debono Group.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • has been nominated to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria for a term of five years.
  • is speaking at the PTG Business Dinner in Poznan on the phenomenon of the development of Zabka stores.
  • is featured in this article talking about his vision for Karapinar GES, one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.
  • is honoured in memory by remembering his achievements and career as the leader of Estafeta.
  • has been appointed as CEO of Veritas.
  • talks about the importance of Greenfest and how it has evolved over the years.
  • talks about his experience working in the wine industry for over 18 years.
  • shares how her company is tackling contrails.
  • has been named as regional representative of the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
  • research is featured in this article looking at his journey from plastics to concrete, from industry and academia, and from the SWAGºÏ¼¯ to South Africa as well as his research with materials and sustainable innovation.
  • 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.