Igniting Productivity Growth: TIDES of Change in Europe and Central Asia

The Wheeler Institute is delighted to host Asad Alam, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia for the World Bank’s Prosperity Vice Presidency, at London Business School on Monday 27th October at 4:30pm. He will be joined by Cecile Thioro Niang, Practice Manager, Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation, Europe and Central Asia and Fabian Scheifele, economist…

In conversation with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria

The Wheeler Institute welcomed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, to London Business School on Friday 10th October. Olayemi Cardoso was in conversation with Hélène Rey, Lord Bagri Professor of Economics at London Business School. Olayemi Cardoso shared his insights on monetary policy, financial reforms, and the future of one of Africa’s largest…

From factories to five-stars: Sharan Pasricha’s journey to Ennismore

We were delighted to welcome Sharan Pasricha, CEO of Ennismore, back to London Business School, for a conversation with Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing, Tony and Maureen Wheeler Chair in Entrepreneurship and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute at LBS. The event was a collaboration with the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at LBS, which…

Journeys: An Evening with Sharan Pasricha, CEO of Ennismore

The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, in collaboration with the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at LBS was delighted to welcome Sharan Pasricha, Founder & Co-CEO of Ennismore. Sharan shared insights from his remarkable journey—from his formative years at London Business School to building one of the world’s most innovative hospitality and lifestyle…

23rd Africa Business Summit: Designing Africa-Centric Growth Models for 2050

On 31 May 2025, the Africa Business Club at London Business School, with the support of the Wheeler Institute, hosted the 23rd Africa Business Summit under the theme: Designing Africa-centric Growth Models for 2050: 25 Years to Build, 2.5 Billion Futures to Shape. Against a backdrop of mounting global uncertainty and shifting development paradigms, the…

Remaking Liberalism in an Age of Disruption

Nobel Laureate and MIT economist Professor Daron Acemoglu returned to London Business School (LBS) on June 19th to present his vision for rebuilding liberalism in an era of technological change, economic uncertainty, and political fragmentation. The event was hosted by the Dean of London Business School, Sergei Guriev and moderated by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of…

Leadership in a Changing World: Roula Khalaf as the First Female Editor of the Financial Times

With trust in media under pressure and technology reshaping how information is consumed, what does it take to lead one of the world’s most influential media outlets? The Trailblazers series hosted by the Women in Business Club, a fireside chat with Roula Khalaf — the first female and foreign-born Editor of the Financial Times in…

Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and the Future of the Global Economy: Insights from the IMF Chief Economist

The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development at London Business School hosted Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), for a timely and insightful discussion on the shifting global economic landscape. In a world increasingly shaped by trade tensions, geopolitical realignments, and inflation uncertainty, Gourinchas offered an comprehensive overview on global risks…