Study Abroad: LBS To Establish Corporate Presence In Riyadh

London Business School is all set to launch an office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, supporting leadership development and human capability.

London Business School (LBS) has announced the opening of an office in Riyadh and also the appointment of Professor Florin Vasvari as Executive Dean of Executive Education, Middle East. The global leader in the business school has also announced the appointments of the General Managers of the office. Professor Vasvari and Helen Kerkentzes, Associate Dean of Executive Education will join this post.

Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School commented, “Our expansion in Riyadh reflects our deep commitment to supporting human capability building and leadership development in the Kingdom. By providing access to world-class executive education, we are empowering leaders from both the public and private sectors to navigate the complexities of global markets and contribute meaningfully to Saudi Arabia and to the Kingdom’s economic and human capability ambitions.”

“The demand for executive education in Saudi Arabia is growing rapidly, and LBS is uniquely positioned to support the country and its talent through our long-standing collaborations with many of its leading companies. Through our Riyadh office, we aim to further expand access to world-class business education and co-design new programs with local partners that will support Saudi Arabia’s transformation for the future," said Vasvari.

LBS Enters Agreement With MiSK Foundation

LBS has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MiSK Foundation in Riyadh. The agreement is aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030’s goals to empower impactful leadership across private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The agreement intends to explore collaboration in areas such as executive education, leadership development, strategic communication, and scientific research.

Professor Sergei Guriev, Dean of London Business School, stated, “We are delighted to join forces with MiSK Foundation in this strategic initiative. This collaboration will allow us to make a material impact on the advancement of leadership skills in Saudi Arabia by providing practical skills and knowledge relevant to the demands of the modern workplace, equipping individuals with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment."

Dr. Badr Al Badr, CEO of MiSK Foundation, commented, “Our partnership with London Business School reflects MiSK Foundation’s commitment to developing a generation of leaders capable of shaping a sustainable future and driving national transformation, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Through the strategic collaboration, we aim to deliver effective educational and executive solutions, and to advance scientific research that support the development of qualified leadership capabilities, contributing to enhancing the Kingdom’s competitiveness regionally and globally.”

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