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…
The Social Impact Club welcomed Sunil Lalvani, CEO and Founder of Project Maji at London Business School on Monday 6th October at 7pm BST. The event, supported by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, featured a documentary screening and fireside chat. Sunil Lalvani is a renowned British-born Asian social entrepreneur. With a career spanning across the UK,…
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…
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…
Travel is a unique way of bringing people together, opening hearts and minds, and revealing the shared humanity in unfamiliar places. But few people have shaped the way we explore the world as profoundly as Maureen and Tony Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet. Hosted by the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development, opened by Sergei…
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…
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…
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…
In the face of rapid technological advancements, the Wheeler Institute was delighted to partner with FINCA and host a roundtable focused on the transformative potential of responsible AI in driving social impact. The gathering brought together an impressive group of participants, including academics, business practitioners, and industry experts, to explore the societal implications and ethical…
The Wheeler Institute for Business and Development recently hosted Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia, for an evening of reflection on his presidency and insights into the future of Colombian governance. Moderated by journalist and LBS alumna Consuelo Saavedra, the conversation covered topics from democratic security and economic reform to leadership lessons and the complexities…
