Meet the Executive Education team

Steven Grundy is the (Interim) Director of Open Programmes at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.

Steven works with corporate clients from around the world and across industries and business sectors who are seeking challenging, academically rigorous, yet practical executive development programmes.

Before joining Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, Steven spent 12 years working for the British Council in Colombia and Mexico. During this time, he was responsible for managing corporate training contracts, opening a new branch of the British Council in Bogota, Colombia and leading the successful teaching business in Mexico.

Steven has recently completed an MBA with Warwick Business School and holds an MA in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education from the University of Manchester and a BSc in Environmental Science from Lancaster University.

Hannah Fidgett is a Business Development Director for our Open programmes. She joined Executive Education at Cambridge Judge Business School in 2018, with a background in sales, events and project management.

Prior to her current role, Hannah worked in programme operations within Executive Education. She has extensive experience in both the Open and Custom programme portfolios, working with key custom clients across a variety of industries and sectors and overseeing the delivery of our flagship Open programmes – the Cambridge General Management Programme, the Cambridge Senior Management Programme and the Cambridge Advanced Leadership Programme.

Hannah graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2015 where she studied French and Hispanic Studies.

Brett Hunter is Business Development Director at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. He has over 20 years of experience in assessment and graduate management education, including 13 years at London Business School where he was Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the Executive MBA and Sloan MSc programmes. As chair of Admissions Committees at London Business School, Columbia Business School, and University of Hong Kong Business School, Brett has admitted thousands of candidates to world-class MBA programmes.

Brett is an influential figure in the global Executive Education space and was heavily involved in the development of the Executive Assessment in conjunction with the Graduate Management Admissions Council and colleagues at Columbia Business School, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, INSEAD, CEIBS, and the University of Hong Kong Business School.

Brett has previously worked in assessment at the University of Cambridge, and is a qualified occupational, ability and personality test user with eligibility for the British Psychological Society.

Adriana is a Sales and Business Development Manager for Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. Adriana joined the Executive Education team in January 2022; previous to her current role, she was Programme Manager within the Open Programmes team, with the responsibility of managing and facilitating programmes across our portfolio. Adriana also worked with key custom clients within the banking and ESG sectors, as well as working with both individuals and organisations in areas such as finance, leadership, risk and strategic projects.

Adriana has a background in Learning and Development, with degrees from Hertfordshire University, England and the University of Oradea, Romania. Before joining Cambridge Judge Business School, Adriana had extensive experience in Hospitality and Tourism sectors, developing training and career development programmes, and leading L&D strategies for internationally facing teams. With her knowledge of professional development, Adriana is skilled with supporting individuals in developing their careers.

Jon Hudson is a Corporate Business Development Director for our Open Programmes.

Jon brings a wealth of experience in business development, marketing, and customer excellence through his work in the motorsport, property development and software industries.

Jiaojiao is a Sales and Business Development Manager for Open programmes, joined the Executive Education team in September 2024. Previous to her current role, she was Executive Programme Advisor and Community Manager at The London School of Economics and Political Science, responsible for recruitment, marketing and client relationship management.

Before her transition to higher education, Jiaojiao spent over 6 years in cross-border ecommerce with a wealth of experience in omni-channel marketing, brand management and B2B sales. She helped bridge the West and the East, and has successfully incubated and launched many brands in the APAC market across a wide range of categories.

Jiaojiao holds a BA degree in Business and Management from Durham University, and Master in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

Elena Shampanova is a Senior Programme Manager in the Open Programme team. She oversees a team programme managers who are responsible for the planning and delivery of the Open portfolio.
Elena has a rich experience of project management, programme planning and delivery of face-to-face, live online and digital Open programmes, including our flagship Cambridge Advanced Leadership Programme. Elena works closely with the programme faculty, business development, digital and marketing teams to review the current programme portfolio and develop new programmes.

Prior to joining Cambridge Judge Business School, Elena managed and delivered a range of international education and arts projects working with such clients as British Council, Birkbeck, University of London, Roland Berger, Cambridge Film Festival, and Arts Council England. With a keen interest in different cultures and languages, Elena is passionate about supporting people and organisations in their learning, growth, and development.

Elena holds a BA degree in Linguistics and Cross-cultural Communications, MA in Communications, and MA in Arts Management.

Karen is a Senior Programme Manager for Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, working predominately in the Open Enrolment team; she joined the team in January 2016. Prior to this she worked as the Events & Training Coordinator for the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.  Karen has a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from the University of Chester.

As Senior Programme Manager, Karen manages a team of 6 Programme Managers who are responsible for delivering and facilitating the entire Open Programme Portfolio. Karen has strong programme experience working with our Flagship programme, the Cambridge General Management Programme, as well as our Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme.

Erin is Director of Custom Programmes at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) Executive Education where she leads the team to develop and execute the strategy for custom programmes.

Erin previously held the role of Director of Alumni & External Engagement at Cambridge Judge where was responsible for Business School’s alumni relations and external engagement functions and strategies.

Erin has extensive senior-level experience in external relations and her background includes private, public, and not-for-profit roles. She is an advocate for mental health and well-being in the workplace, and regularly contributes as a speaker, writer, and podcast guest on mental health topics for organisations.

James has been a member of Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education since 2019. As a Client Director, James supports new business development and is responsible for many of our key client relationships, as well as leading on our Middle Eastern and India portfolios. Prior his roles in the sales team, James was a Senior Programme Manager, coordinating our Custom Programmes delivery team.

James holds a BA in History from the University of Oxford, and served as an officer in the Royal Navy before joining Cambridge. He holds a Level 5 Diploma from the Institute of Leadership and Management and PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner qualifications.

Russell Miller is Client Director at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.

As a Client Director Russell is a dynamic and socially driven professional with a strong commitment to developing both individuals and organisations. With a keen understanding of the importance of responsible and sustainable business practices, Russell brings a wealth of experience to the role.

Russell’s professional journey has been marked by a dedication to fostering growth and excellence in people and organisations alike. Russell combines strategic vision with a hands-on approach, working closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges. By leveraging the resources and expertise of Cambridge Judge Business School, he is committed to providing tailored solutions that drive positive outcomes.

Before joining Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, Russell spent 10 years working at The University of Manchester, Alliance Manchester Business School where he was driven by a passion for social impact. Russell’s leadership style is characterised by a focus on ethical decision-making, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. By aligning professional objectives with broader societal goals, Russell aims to create lasting value for both clients and wider society.

John is Client Director at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, where his focus is on developing the Business School’s stakeholder relationships and fostering long term strategic partnerships with external organisations for customised learning solutions.

John has a wealth of experience working in higher education, across multiple UK universities. Prior to Cambridge, John held roles in executive education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and also as a Director of Sport at the University of East London.

John has an Executive MBA with distinction from Bayes Business School.

Nuwan is an experienced senior executive who specialises in innovation, corporate learning, and executive education. He has a strong background in learning project management in the consulting and higher education sectors. He is passionate about creating customised learning solutions that match the modern corporate learning strategies. He works with technology experts, learning designers and global HR leaders to design personalised learning experiences for senior executive audiences.

He has a wealth of knowledge in creating and delivering outstanding executive education programs in partnership with distinguished educators and faculties from around the world. These programs are designed for decision-makers and cover a variety of relevant management topics such as ESG, Business Model Innovation, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Transformational Leadership, Corporate Innovation, and Data Strategy.

He also has practical experience in instructional design, learning experience design, growth hacking, new venture development, creative communications, and lead generation. Before joining Cambridge Judge Business School, he led the executive education learning business at a big 4 consulting firm.

Vernon joined the Executive Education team in September 2022, a former management training consultant with a wealth of experience gained from over 25 years as a Business Owner and Director having managed all functions of a business, including sales and marketing, operations and finance.

He has extensive experience in project management, including the design, development and delivery of a variety of tailor-made client development programmes. seminars and courses.

Aleksandra Uboga is a Client Relationship Manager at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. With extensive experience in managing diverse international clients, her primary focus is on the Middle East, including the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Aleks is a diligent and results-oriented professional, known for her robust interpersonal skills that facilitate effective communication and relationship building. She is committed to excellence and strives to ensure that all participants achieve their goals and objectives during all programmes.