Chatta med alumner

What did you study at LUSEM and what do you do now?

I studied MSc Business & Economics (Civilekonomprogrammet) and MSc International Marketing & Brand Management, graduation year 2014.

Now I'm working as Head of Communications at a company called Minut, in London UK. 

Viktoria, tell us a bit about yourself!

I'm born and raised in Skåne but with international dreams and ambitions from a young age, so I knew that I wanted to live and work abroad. I fell in love with big city life after having lived in NYC and later felt that London would be the perfect place to start my career in. 

What drew you specifically to London and how is life there? 

London has the perfect mix of big city life and everything that has to offer, accessibility to all parts of the world and an eclectic mix of ambitious and inspiring people. It's fast-paced and there's always tons of things going on, which makes life exciting and a bit tiring (I'm old now). The Swedish community, which is very big and active here, has also had a great impact on my London-life. I've met so many inspiring people through the community that are now some of my closest friends. 

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I've moved homes 8 times during my years in London and most often the move has been done in an Uber XL.

What can fellow alumni and LUSEM students ask you about?

Feel free to contact me for advice when moving to London, best restaurants and bars and how to stay dry when it rains!

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What did you study at LUSEM and what do you do now?

I studied Msc in Economic History, graduation year 2011. Currently, I'm working as a Senior Manager at Gravitas in London, UK.

Jonathan, tell us a bit about yourself!

I'm from a town just outside of London and did my undergraduate at Leeds University. A chance encounter made me apply for an Erasmus Exchange at Lund University, which was the best decision of my life. I later returned to do a masters there and I am still in touch with many people I met in Lund during those experiences.

What drew you specifically to London and how is life there? 

I have always wanted to work in a big city where you are never short of things to do. I love that I can work my day job, hop on a tube to see a mid-week West End musical show and be back home for bedtime.

Life can be hectic in London, too hectic sometimes but there are quieter scenic places one can go for moments of solitude. I love Richmond Park in West London for this.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I was heavily involved in Lunds nation and came back for Finnballen for 5 years after graduating there. Needed to give the Frack a good workout!

What can fellow alumni and LUSEM students ask you about?

I'm an open book, ask me about anything!

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What did you study at LUSEM and what do you do now?

I studied International Marketing & Brand Management at LUSEM (2018-2019) and currently work as a Senior Marketplace Manager at the European Ecommerce Team of Puma.

Lara, tell us a bit about yourself!

I´m Lara, 29 years old from Nürnberg, Germany. After my Business Bachelors degree at the University FAU Erlangen Nürnberg (incl. courses at LSE London), I collected practical experience via Internships in Mumbia, India & Hamburg, Germany. I moved to Malmö in 2018 to start my Masters degree in Lund and specialize the knowledge gained in my Bachelors via the unique Master programme - it was an amazing time in Lund, both personally & professionally. Since I have a passion for brands, sports fashion and tech topics, I always planned to start a ecommerce career at a strong fashion brand after graduating.

What drew you specifically to Nürnberg and how is life there?

After finishing my studies in Sweden, I decided to start my career in the south of Germany, close to my home town Nürnberg.

There is a broad variety of companies there - I personally decided to start a position in the european Ecommerce Team at PUMA again as I knew the company very well due to an internship I did before. Nürnberg is great: it is a historic, beautiful city with a lot of events going on while mountains in the south are very close.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

I did gymnastics when I was a teenager - and had my first international championship in Malmö in 2010. Little did I know that I would move back 8 years later!

What can fellow alumni and LUSEM students ask you about?

 I´m happy to help with any questions along the interview/application processes and regarding the question of where to initially start the job search. I´m also looking forward to share my best practice interview tips as I´m hiring in my daily business.

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What did you study at LUSEM and what do you do now?

I studied MSc Business & Economics with focus on International Marketing & Brand Management. I graduated in 2014. I am now Sr Partnerships Professional at Shopify, I'm based in Brighton but regularly work in London. Outside of work, I am a mentor, coach and public speaker helping both individuals grow and organisations to develop in the tech industry.

Carlotta, tell us a bit about yourself!

Originally from Italy, I left my home country in 2009 and moved to Scotland and California pursue my BA (Hons) in Communications, Advertising and PR - with no contacts or network whatsoever. After a summer in NYC working for a production company and a year in Lund to get my Masters, I then moved to London where I started my career in global media and tech.  What drew you specifically to London and how is life there? Let's just say, I'm a 90s child and I always wanted to be a Spice Girl and I also really wanted to move to a very international location - I love being surrounded by different voices, cultures, languages, perspectives.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself!

In 2022 I was kindly recognised with a few awards connected to my mentoring and coaching work including Woman in Tech Award by Lead5050, Mentor Award by Women of the Future Programme, Emerging Leader Award by ForwardLadies and I was on the HERoes List by INvolve People. I truly enjoy sharing the knowledge I gained as an expat and woman in tech!

What can fellow alumni and LUSEM students ask you about?

Feel free to contact me for advice on how to get into tech with non-developer roles, moving countries with no network and how to make sure your job search is successful. And anything else! :)

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