Lewis Winch

MBA 2023, UK

Lewis Winch

Aspiring golf professional but until then a Chartered Engineer with 10 years of project management experience. I’m currently a Key Account Manager at Schneider Electric. Recently promoted to position of ‘Dad’.

Top achievements

  1. Becoming a Chartered Engineer.
  2. 10 years of successful project management experience.
  3. Helped develop and mentor a large number of young and aspiring engineers.

What attracted you to the MBA programme at Kent Business School and why?

The opportunity to learn alongside a variety of different people from different industries with all different experiences and backgrounds. The university is local to where I live and I have known for a long time that it has a very good MBA programme. My wife also works there and only has good things to say about KBS.

What are your motivations for undertaking an MBA

I was keen to continue my personal professional development and after moving into a more business minded role I wanted my education to match. For the last 10 years after graduating with an engineering degree, I have worked in very technical roles.

What are your future aspirations?

To continue to be a business leader using the skills/techniques and experiences I gain throughout the course.

What is your best advice for those wanting to progress in business?

People do business with people. Trust is key to all success.

“Failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.”