Careers Insight Event - Celebrating 10 years of Loughborough University London

We’re excited to have Professor Nick Jennings, Vice-Chancellor and President of Loughborough University, who will open the event. With a passion for innovation and community, he will set the tone for a memorable evening of celebration and reconnection.

Angel graduated from Loughborough University with an MSc in International Management in 2020. Her professional journey has been colourful, starting with a career in finance at LVMH where she gained experience in financial business management and accounting within the luxury industry. After graduating, she became a Financial Analyst at ClearBank before transitioning into consulting. Through this career path, she has worked with several clients across various industries and gained exposure to interesting projects exploring business process optimisation, compliance and system implementations.  

Currently, Angel is a Senior Consultant at EY and playing a vital role in the Business Finance team for Financial Services clients. The team focuses on large finance transformations and enabling Finance functions to modernise or become more strategic. Angel has a deep interest in improving business processes and the impacts of technology for organisations. Angel enjoys getting involved and applying her creativity to business development initiatives at EY. 

Since graduating in 2020 with a degree in International Management with Emerging Economies, Mohammed has worked as an economist for the UK government, focusing on climate, decarbonisation and Net Zero. Alongside working on a variety of exciting projects, he also pursued a master’s degree in economics, which he completed last year while working. Mohammed is excited by the growing Net Zero space and keen to continue developing his skills and broadening his knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. 

After completing an MSc in Risk, Governance, and International Management at Loughborough University London, Niall started at Goldman Sachs within their Global Banking & Markets division, where I sat on the Margin, Collateral and Valuation team. His day-to-day work involved portfolio and risk management, with his main task being the successful settlement of margin calls to cover the bank's risk. He started as a Junior Analyst, quickly rising to Associate in his 2.5 years there.  

During summer 2025, Niall decided to take on a new challenge, moving to the Bank of England as a Senior Operations Analyst and is now working in Collateral and Counterparty management space within the bank's Middle Office. 

Shannon Latouche currently works as the Business Development Lead at Badu CIC, an organisation reimagining possibilities to reduce inequalities for underserved Black and global majority communities.  Her work focuses on driving social innovation and inclusive growth across East London - equipping communities with the tools, knowledge, and networks to thrive.  

Shannon is passionate about catalysing local innovation and community wealth-building, and exploring how this blueprint of social impact can be scaled alongside communities across Africa, the Caribbean, and globally. This aligns closely with her studies in International Management at Loughborough and her team’s work developing our newest NGO in Ghana, where they are using sport as a vehicle for innovation. 

Arthur Milroy is the Athletes' Commissions Support Manager at the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, where he helps empower athlete representatives and strengthen athlete voices globally. With a background in international sport governance and experience at major events including London 2012 and Sochi 2014, he supports initiatives that advance athlete rights and development. Since graduating from Loughborough University in 2016, Arthur worked at the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace before joining the IOC in 2017, where he works closely with the IOC Athletes’ Commission. 

Komal graduated from Loughborough University in 2021 and owes a great deal to the Loughborough experience in shaping her career so far.  She began her career at BT Sport, working as a production Secretary for a year – a role she secured through a job posting by Future Space.  Komal then joined the sports start-up BuA Fit for six months, an opportunity that originated from a Future Space Micro Internship.  Following a tip-off from a Loughborough classmate, she moved to IMG Digital where she works today. 

Komal is now an Account Manager specialising in client solutions, strategic growth, and fan engagement. Having delivered innovative campaigns for global brands such as Red Bull Racing, Visa Cash App RB, NWSL, and R&A, Komal has combined commercial insight with creative strategy.  She is especially passionate about championing the growth of women’s sport. 

Jayant studied MSc Sport Business and Analytics, graduating in 2021. A few months after completing his course, he joined Sky Sports as a Football Analyst. In this role, he works closely with pundits and the production team on live matches across a range of football strands, including the Premier League, EFL, WSL, and Scottish football. He is also responsible for producing detailed stat packs that highlight the key analytical themes ahead of matches. 

A career highlight for Jayant so far has been working alongside Thierry Henry on Monday Night Football - an unforgettable experience despite the old saying that you shouldn’t meet your heroes. 

Olivia graduated from Loughborough University London in 2022 and has since built her career with the National Football League (NFL) in its UK office. Starting as an intern supporting partnership management and consumer products, she progressed to a full-time role in commercial partnerships.  

Today, she works across multiple international markets, helping to drive the NFL’s global growth through innovative collaborations and brand partnerships. In her time at the League, she has been able to work with global brands and see first-hand what it takes to grow a global sport internationally. 

Sid is a London-based TV Sports Broadcaster and Chief Executive at Decyfr Sport. In 2024, he became the face of Disney-Star's coverage of Wimbledon - a role he went on to reprise in 2025 for JioStar, having previously fronted the Premier League for Star Sports and Test cricket for ESPNCricinfo. He's also contributed to CNN International, TNT Sports, IMG and the BBC.  

His list of exclusives includes Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Sachin Tendulkar, Rob Gronkowski and Noel Gallagher, among others. 

After completing his master's at Loughborough University London in 2016, Federico earned his PhD and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at LUL before becoming MIT GOV/LAB’s Inaugural Designer-Researcher, conducting action research with Nigeria’s Federal Government. He subsequently served as Course Leader at the University of West London, Design and Futures Fellow with UNDP’s Strategy & Futures team, and Research Tutor at the Royal College of Art.  

In 2024, Federico was elected to the Design Research Society’s International Advisory Council and joined the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre as a Policy Officer in the New European Bauhaus initiative. 

Natasha Burnett is a strategic communications professional whose work is dedicated to driving social change. A distinguished graduate of Loughborough University London, she holds a Master of Arts with Distinction in Global Communication and Social Change.

Following the completion of her studies in 2024, Natasha returned to her island home of Jamaica to serve as the Director of Public Relations for the National Fisheries Authority. In this capacity, she leads high-impact communication and public education campaigns that shape the national narrative and promote the sustainable development of Jamaica's fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Her deep commitment to community resilience extends beyond her professional role. Natasha also serves as the District 7020 Rotaract Chair for Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability, and Communication, where she spearheads initiatives that prepare over 800 Rotaractors across 10 islands for the future and champion sustainable practices across the region.

Since graduating from Loughborough University London, Sandeep has been working as a Service Designer with the Bank of England. In his time there, he has been part of initiatives that sought to transform the bank's data collection processes, supported the development of internal services that enhanced the experience and efficiency of their users, and helped nurture a thriving user-centred design community within the Bank. 

He has also actively been involved in the Service Design community, co-authoring an article in the renowned Touchpoint Service Design Journal discussing the overlaps between Service Design and Product Development. He continues to be passionate about the intersection of wellbeing and design, consulting with organisations and entrepreneurs to support their efforts using his expertise

After graduating from Loughborough University London with an MSc in Design Innovation Management, and later a PhD in User-Centred Design, Yasemin has built a career in service and customer experience design, over the last 10 years. Now Lead Service Designer at EY Studio+, she has been driving projects in complex and regulated industries, focusing on the use of AI, technology and data to transform customer journeys. She centres her work around people and dedicates time to coaching clients and peers, a practice that comes naturally given her academic background.  

Smriti completed her second Master’s in Communication & Development at Loughborough University, London in 2021, building on a strong foundation in Behavioural Science. She is now a Senior Consultant at Truth Consulting, where she specialises in uncovering human insights and translating them into stories and strategies that drive meaningful impact across both public and private sectors.

With over a decade of experience, Smriti has partnered with leading organisations across industries - including Unilever, BBC Media Action, FHI 360, The LEGO Group, The Coca-Cola Company, Barclays, King (Candy Crush),  Aviva, L’Oréal, Ralph Lauren, and M&S - helping them better understand people and create more resonant brands, products, and experiences to impact behaviour change.

Ahlem is an international development consultant with over a decade of experience leading peacebuilding, youth, and gender empowerment initiatives across the MENA region. Since completing her MSc in Security, Peacebuilding, and Diplomacy at Loughborough University London, she has worked with leading international organisations including Chemonics, World Learning, and currently the International Planned Parenthood Federation – Arab Regional Office in Tunis.  In this role Ahlem manages large-scale programs, fosters strategic partnerships, and advances inclusive policies.

Ahlem is a Chevening Scholar and a member of the Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (WASL), convened by the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN), a global women’s leadership network advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda. Her work remains dedicated to driving sustainable impact and empowering communities. 

Christian earned a distinction in MSc. Diplomacy & International Governance from Loughborough University London in 2021/22. He has now worked for Deloitte in regulatory compliance for the last 2 years.   

Filippo Vinci is a lawyer and business analyst with a master’s degree in Diplomacy, Business, and Trade from Loughborough University London. Since graduating, he has been working at CZ (Czarnikow) in London, managing international trade projects across the food and beverage, packaging, and energy sectors. His work focuses on supply chain optimisation, ESG initiatives, and strategic development, bridging global markets and fostering sustainable growth. 

With four years of experience at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Tomhas is in the early phase of a career in international relations and policy development.  He graduated from Loughborough University London in 2019 with a master’s degree in Diplomacy, Peacebuilding & International Security. 

His professional journey has honed his skills in diplomacy, strategic planning, and cross-cultural communication. Passionate about global affairs and committed to fostering international cooperation, he is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world stage. Prior to the FCDO, he gained experience working at the Ministry of Justice and Chatham House.  

Falguni Udeshi is a results-driven Senior Manager, Marketing in the healthcare industry with over a decade of experience across life sciences, consumer healthcare, health tech, and biotechnology in various markets. She excels in strategic planning, brand management, and data-driven marketing to drive revenue growth and product success. Digitally savvy and highly analytical, Falguni has successfully launched new formulations, optimised marketing campaigns, and led high-impact initiatives. With strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, she thrives in fast-paced environments, ensuring business success through creativity, strategic thinking, and innovation. 

Jane graduated with a distinction grade for a Master’s in Digital Marketing. Since then, she has had the most amazing journey through the world of social and digital strategy! She has worked with amazing brands like Nivea, ELF Cosmetics, Nissan, Alpine,  Westfield and Oreo, helping to shape their social campaigns, grow their audiences, and optimise their digital presence. Currently, Jane is part of the team at Wonderskin Beauty, with the focus on building the brand through partnerships and collaborations. Jane is passionate about the power of social growth and loves turning creative ideas into true results. 

Violetta is leading strategic marketing initiatives across key EMEA markets for Microsoft. With a background in startups and a passion for behavioural science, she blends data-driven insights with creative strategy to drive meaningful engagement and growth. Her expertise spans tech, health, and education, with a proven track record of delivering impact for both global brands and innovative disruptors. 

Join us as we celebrate some of our outstanding alumni who are making a remarkable impact in their careers.