Throughout the 2024/25 academic year, MBA students from our Liverpool MBA and Football Industries MBA programmes benefitted from insightful talks delivered by high calibre senior executives, managers and entrepreneurs from the world of football, sports and business—many of them our very own alumni.
A key element of the MBA experience, we have welcomed top industry leaders from across the globe to share their firsthand experiences, learnings and insights.
Our guest speaker sessions offer a deeper understanding of regional and global challenges faced by various sectors and industries. Students learn career development strategies, valuable life and career lessons, as well as have access to incredible networking opportunities.
Just some of the guest speakers for the 2024/25 academic year included:
- Richard Masters, Chief Executive Officer at the Premier League
- Mark McLennon, Chief Information Officer at Burberry
- Paul Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Brighton and Hove Albion FC
- Stephen Dodd, Chief Operating Officer at Merseyrail (Liverpool MBA, 2021)
Robin Sundaram, Nestlé Responsible Sourcing Manager, with our MBA students in the Brett building
Latest guest speaker highlights responsible sourcing
MBA students share their own experiences and networks with the cohort, suggesting ideas and connections of guest speakers. A recent example being, Robin Sundaram, Responsible Sourcing Manager at Nestlé. With a three-decade-long career at Nestlé under his belt, Robin delivered an invaluable talk to our MBAs, sharing powerful insights and business knowledge as an award-winning responsible sourcing expert.
Since joining Nestlé in 1995, Robin has handled multiple roles in supply chain and sustainable sourcing and now works closely with suppliers to drive Nestlé’s positive social and environmental impact. As a veteran in his field and organisation, Robin provided students with an incredible understanding of how Nestlé works to improve its environmental footprint.
Robin highlighted Nestlé’s commitment to achieving net-zero status by 2050, and what it means for the business, supply chain and stakeholders, as well as how the organisation has already achieved its emissions reduction target of 20% for 2025.
Reflecting on the session, Liverpool MBA Shadab Ahmed, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to have Robin speak to our MBA cohort. It's not every day you get to learn directly from someone who has been so instrumental in shaping sustainability efforts at such a massive global company.”
“As a supply chain and sustainability enthusiast, this was a truly great experience. Huge thanks to Robin for sharing his deep insights and for challenging our perspectives on corporate responsibility and strategic sustainability.”
Premier League Chief Executive Officer Richard Masters poses with our Football Industries MBA students and MSc Sports Business and Management students and alumni
Our MBA programmes at Liverpool
In addition to our guest speaker series, our MBA programmes offer opportunities for students to develop their leadership acumen, broaden their global outlook and strengthen their employability.
This includes a European study trip as well as opportunities to engage in consultancy-based projects within the Liverpool city region, UK and worldwide. Throughout their MBA study, students have access to an MBA dedicated career and leadership development coach to help achieve your career goals.
Thank you to guest speakers for their continued support.
With programmes starting in January and September 2026, click here to find out more.