Here is your quarterly summary of some of the successes of Cranfield alumni:

  • , founder and managing consultant at has created a virtual education program for universities on the topic of The Pharmaceutical Industry to provide in-depth knowledge of the workflow for quality drug production in the present time. 
  • , Director of Space Technology at the Australian Space Agency delivers the 2022 Warren Centre Innovation Lecture after NASA’s first commercial launch outside of the US, and its first launch from Australia in more than 25 years. 
  • appointed CEO at datacentre operator Open Access Data Centres (OADC). 
  • promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) at Interswitch Group in charge of Marketing and Communications across its countries of operation.  
  • , Cox Powertrain’s Head of Research and Development discusses the new Hydrogen project at Powertrain to reduce their CO2 emissions. 
  • Didunoluwa Obilanade (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 2015) chosen by the IAF Emerging Space Leaders Sub-Committee. He will travel to Paris in September 2022 to participate in the IAC and have the opportunity to extend his network, gain knowledge and meet space experts. 
  • Urbvan Co-Founder and Co-CEO partners with Swvl Holdings Corp to help Urbvan's ambition to create the most efficient and sustainable transportation system in Latin America.  
  • ) will lead the City of London Police Special Development Department within Specialist Operations.  
  • Adebimpe Ayo-Elias (MSc International Human Resource Management 2009) appointed Director Human Resources & Administration at Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider. 
  • discusses his career, working on the production of one of the top products of space technology, and why he wants to participate in the colonization of Mars. 
  • Head of Supply Chain, 4C Associate is a speaker at RetailWeek Delivering Growth, Winning strategies for 2023 event on 7 September, London.
  • Managing Partner of BikiniJet, one of Turkey's largest business jet charter companies, discusses why there has been an increase in demand for private planes. 
  • has been appointed CEO at . 
  • assumed his new position as Commanding Officer of Royal Canadian Air Force’s 8 Air Maintenance Squadron.  
  • Antonio Panariello (MSc Air Transport Management 2005) appointed Country Manager in Switzerland at Eithad Airways. 
  • shares her career journey and how space travel and the space industry can improve our lives here on earth. 
  • Huda Buhumaid (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2017) Director of Sales and Direct Operations at Etihad Airways featured in an article celebrating a group of Emirati women climbing the ladder of success and excellence in the aviation sector.
  • has been appointed Bald Eagle Gold Corp as Chairman of the Board of Directors.   
  • featured in ‘Four amazing Africans leading top international organisations’ article.
  • SiriusPoint Ltd, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21st, 2022.  
  • , the CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC) was interviewed by What’s Next, explaining what OADC is and what its goals are in South Africa. 
  • Model Based Systems Engineer at ALTEN in Derby featured in the Royal Aeronautical Society column, highlighting the life and careers of new RAeS Members and Fellows.  
  • has been appointed National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer.  
  • Dr Adesola Adeduntan (MBA 2005, Honorary Graduand 2022),CEO of FirstBank Group shares with African Business, the state of the country's banking system and the bank's plans for the future. 
  • has been appointed Operations Director by Edwin James Group at the group company Parker Technical Services.
  • GKN Automotive, the global leader in driving systems, has expanded Dr. Clare Wyatt’s role to Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer. 
  • has released a book titled ‘Life Unusual’, it addresses career issues but also provides pointers to identifying and pursuing a passion. 
  • received the "Overseas Talent" award in the "Confirmed Talent" category. This prize rewards the deserving professional career of people from the French Overseas Territories living in their territory or elsewhere in the world.  
  • describes how studying abroad at Cranfield helped him become a global MBA entrepreneur.  
  • who founded Cobra Beer was a guest on BBC Newscast podcast, discussing the government’s latest economic plans, and investments in health and social care.
  • Liz Aluvanze (MSc Air Transport Management 2014) appointed CEO for Kenya Association of Air Operators.  
  • was awarded the Distinguished Young Alumni Awards at his undergraduate university, The University of Queensland.   
  • Isle Utilities’ MD South Africa and head of Trial Reservoir, Jo discusses the trap of staying in a comfort zone, swimming against a tide of red tape, and the cultural issues stifling innovation.
  • , Senior Proficient Organisational Planning, Omantel discusses the strategies to prepare for new business challenges in 2023. 
  • article was featured in The Naval Architect Magazine describing the Derbyshire biggest British vessel to have been lost at sea and found at a depth of 4 kilometres in the Pacific Ocean. 

If you've been featured in the media, don't forget to share your successes with us so we can include them in our quarterly roundup. Email our Alumni Communications team including a link to the web site or press release.

Check out last quarter's summary (April - June 2022) here.