These new clubs will deepen our ties with our global alumni community and serve as focal points for networking, mentoring and professional development for our growing alumni communities around the world, especially those taking their first steps in their careers.
Rita Kakati-Shah (Mathematics & Management, 2001), inaugural Executive President of the King's Business School International Alumni Council,
01 October 2025
King's Business School launches first international alumni clubs in India
It strengthen the Business School's ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing markets and higher education sectors.
King’s Business School representatives have travelled to Delhi and Mumbai to mark the launch of its first ever international alumni clubs.
Led by Executive Dean Professor Stephen Bach and Associate Dean (Global Engagement) Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra, the delegation met with alumni in both cities and participated in a full programme of engagement with various Indian partners from 19 - 22 September 2025 .
The visit included the signing of a progression agreement with leading institution, OP Jindal Global Business School, and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for accelerated admissions with ATLAS SkillTech University. There were also meetings with Ashoka University, NMIMS, SP Jain School of Global Management and Shiv Nadar University to explore new student pathways, joint summer schools and opportunities for research collaboration.
Alongside sector-wide discussions at the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABs) UK–India Education Conference, Dr Klingler-Vidra met senior editors at the Indian Express and the Times of India alongside a Business Today India TV segment with a 300-person studio audience and magazine interview with a photoshoot to showcase the School’s research.
The visit’s two alumni events brought together around 120 graduates to reconnect, build professional networks and support the next generation of students.
The Delhi Club will bring together a vibrant and diverse alumni community. I’m looking forward to building networks that not only strengthen our bonds with the Business School, but also help us make an impact in the region.
Delhi Regional Club President, Aditya Mehrotra (Digital Marketing, 2022)
