The MBA Speaker Series aims to give our MBA students and graduates a chance to hear from a diverse group of leaders from different industries who share insights and experiences from their careers and provide valuable new perspectives.
The sessions will be in the form of industry specific panel discussions featuring MBA alumni in certain industries and senior alumni presentations. The MBA Speaker Series also aims to connect our current students with alumni, who once stood in their shoes, and create a strong MBA community for students and alumni to come together and share stories, exchange memories and further support each other.
Upcoming Speaker Series
24 April 2025 – Senior Alumni Presentation
Kito De Boer has 40 years of leadership experience across the Netherlands, US, UK, Singapore, India, Dubai, and Jerusalem. Alongside his MBA from 成人直播, he holds an MSc in Management Sciences, along with an honorary doctorate, from Loughborough University of Science and Technology.
Kito's career is distinguished by his global influence, strategic leadership, and dedication to economic development and humanitarian causes. As a Strategic Advisor to the Private Sector and Government, he spent nearly 30 years at McKinsey, founding the India, Middle East, and Government practices. He was also in the committee that elected and evaluated Partners for more than 10 years, and was elected to the Shareholders Council which acts as the Board. Kito is currently an Angel Investor and Advisor to five start-ups. He has resided in Dubai for most of the past 25 years.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Kito held a diplomatic role as Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet and Managing Director of the Initiative for the Palestinian Economy for three years. He is an Advisory Board member of the Lewa Trust in Kenya, dedicated to wildlife conservation, and Antara Foundation in North India, which identifies and supports vulnerable mothers and children in their first 1000 days. Kito also served as a Board Member and Chair of Europe for Mercy Corps, an NGO aiding vulnerable populations such as refugees.
Kito will share his observations and thoughts on leadership, drawing from his extensive experience across diverse regions and sectors.
