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Masterclasses

Improve your understanding of key business issues and career development strategies through our industry leaders guest speaker series.

Through the MBA Masterclass series, you will hear from industry leaders and managers (many our own alumni) from across the world of business, football and sport.  Our guest speakers will share their career journeys, unique experiences and insights into key challenges.  As well as gain valuable insights, these sessions also help to expand your professional network through the informal networking that takes place after each masterclass.

MBAs with Stephen Dodd

MBAs with Stephen Dodds, Chief Operating Officer at Merseyrail

Recent speakers include:

    • Robin Sundaram, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Nestle
    • Richard Masters, CEO at the English Premier League
    • Stephen Dodds, Chief Operating Officer, train operator, Merseyrail and MBA alumnus
    • Paul Barber, CEO at Brighton & Hove Albion FC
    • Norman Molyneux, Executive Chairman, KPMG | Acceleris and Management School Advisory Board Member
    • Yvonne Harrison, CEO at Women in Football
    • Mark McClennon, MBE, Former Global CIO Burberry, founder Ridgewood Advisory. 

     

    Raj Parmar, Football Industries MBA

    "It was a privilege to gain insights from Richard Masters, a highly influential and prominent leader in the football industry. His perspective was both thought-provoking and authentic, offering a clear understanding of the Premier League’s vision, the evolving challenges facing the sport, and the continuous uncertainty shaping the football landscape".

    Annabel Viar

    Annabel Viar, Liverpool MBA

    "Meeting executives and leaders of the industry, who made a difference in their own career, greatly helped in bringing about more motivation and inspiration for us to go on and pursue our own journey."

    MBA student, Zaman Rafiei

    Zaman Rafiei, Liverpool MBA

    "Guest speakers were a valuable component of several modules, offering insights from practical and theoretical perspectives. They taught me the importance of developing strong people skills, emotional intelligence and the importance of embracing challenges".