Alumni

Our global alumni community has found success in a range of career pathways from industry to academia.

Graduates secure managerial and operational roles in a number of different business sectors and industries across Wales and the world.

Here are some of our graduates who have shared their experiences with us. Find out more about their time in Cardiff and what they have gone on to achieve since graduation.

Daniel Swygart (BScEcon 2017)

Entrepreneurial spirit is a quality that Cardiff Business School encourages all of its students to cultivate. Daniel Swygart (BScEcon 2017) who studied BScEcon Economics at the School embodies this ethos and describes Cardiff as the place his “business vision and empire all began”.
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Sean Melody (BSc 2012)

Sean Melody (BSc 2012) studied Business Management at Cardiff Business School. After graduating Sean has worked in a variety of roles in IT and digital systems. He now works at a new tax authority set up to collect and manage devolved taxes in Wales.
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Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014)

When asked to describe Cardiff University in five words Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014) said, “A great place to learn”. Giacomo graduated from Cardiff Business School in 2014 after completing the MSc Strategic Marketing programme. He now works for the research and advisory company, Gartner.
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Examined Life – Tim Griffin (MBA 1989)

Tim Griffin (MBA 1989) recently stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Dell UK. He now works on charitable projects, start-ups and on the advancement of Welsh rugby.
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My Cardiff is… made to measure

Tania Habimana (BSc 2010) is the creator and host of African TV show Tailored Business where she interviews entrepreneurs and fits them for a suit.

Ceri Davies (BA 1998, MPA 2014)

Ceri Davies (BA 1998, MPA 2014): Chief Executive of Indycube, a Community Benefit Society. Indycube offers co-working locations across the UK and a membership package that addresses the precarious nature of self-employment, freelance working and the gig economy.
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Examined Life – Eric Tan (BSc 2003)

Eric Tan (BSc 2003) is founder of Fifth Journey, a Hollywood-backed gaming company bringing the movies to mobile devices.
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Inside the beautiful game – Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014)

Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014) is the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final Volunteer Coordinator at Football Association of Wales.
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Hannah Williams (BSc 2014)

Hannah Williams (BSc 2014) studied Business Management at Cardiff University. Since then she’s secured a role with Sony and been crowned Miss Wales.
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Cardiff University alumnus shortlisted at the British Council’s Alumni Awards

Dr Ruth Banomyong (PhD 2001), an associate professor at Thammasat University, was nominated in the Professional Achievement category at the British Council’s Alumni Awards, the annual awards that ‘celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education’ . Dr Ruth shares what led him to choose to study
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