Black in Business

We're committed to addressing under-representation and racial inequality

Our WBS Black in Business (BiB) student network and MBA scholarship strive to promote the advancement of black students at WBS and in the wider world.

The WBS Black in Business (BiB) Club was set up by a group of MBA students in 2021, inspired by the global Black Lives Matter movement and peers at London Business School who founded the Black in Business network. The WBS BiB Club aims to break down barriers faced by black students and professionals in business while also creating an inclusive community for black students, allies and alumni.

Meet the Black in Business Club Exec

Get to know the BiB Exec for the 2024/25 academic year, from left to right: Omotowumni (Tee) Bello (President) (Full-time MBA '25), Winnie Petit-Paul (VP, Marketing) (Full-time MBA '25), Jeffrey Addo (VP, Strategy) (Full-time MBA '25), Afua Akrofi (VP, Partnerships) (Full-time MBA '25)

Community

The BiB act as a centre of community for all black students and allies at WBS.

We organise company visits, socials and professional networking events tailored to black students, facilitating connections and education about black history and culture.

Champion

We want to empower and amplify the black voices on campus

Guest speaker visits and webinars are organised for black professionals to share their experiences and insights within their respective industries.

Careers

Enabling access to better job opportunities for black students at WBS.

We engage with employers to build networks and promote opportunities for black students, collaborating with other student organisations and MBA clubs to develop skills and confidence.

Meet our Change Makers

From MBA to building sustainable tourism in Nigeria

Omotowunmi Bello's journey on the Full-time MBA has inspired her to make her homeland a tourist destination.

The positive impact of the Black in Business Scholarship

A group of talented MBA participants, awarded the Black in Business scholarship, reflect on their reasons for applying and the significant benefits they've gained, both in their professional journeys and personal development.

Using the Black in Business Scholarship to empower and innovate

Full-time MBA candidate Jo Esebame highlights how the Black in Business Scholarship is helping him drive innovative solutions to global challenges.

Advancing my academic and professional goals with the Black in Business scholarship

Executive MBA participant and Black in Business scholarship holder Bouari Mazu explains what the scholarship means to him, how he is championing diversity and gives his advice for aspiring scholarship applicants.

From Engineering to MBA: How I'm championing diversity within the MBA and wider industry

Full-time MBA candidate Ehinomen Okaiwele explores championing diversity within the MBA and wider industry.

How the Black in Business Scholarship is shaping my MBA journey

Global Online MBA candidate Sasia Oginda reveals his motivations for applying for the Black in Business scholarship and how he champions diversity at WBS and beyond.