Alumnus Professor Pranil Vadgama, Chief Executive Officer and President of Health Prime, recently delivered a guest lecture to over 40 students and colleagues at the Orla Lecture Theatre at the University of Westminster’s Marylebone Campus. His talk, titled Critical Leadership Competencies in Today’s Global Environments, explored how to boost social mobility within business schools and gave students a thorough insight into key leadership principles through his own personal and professional experiences.
Introduced by Professor Christos Kalantaridis, Head of Westminster Business School, Professor Vadgama outlined four essential aspects of leadership: People and Teams, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Drive and Delivery and Strategic Management. Through real-world examples, he provided valuable insights into building effective teams, managing ambiguity, making strategic decisions and fostering innovation. He also highlighted how to create a forward-thinking and inclusive business school that drives social advancement and tackles global issues with innovative solutions.
With a career spanning multiple industries and continents, Professor Vadgama has successfully led large-scale strategic initiatives from planning to execution. As CEO and President of Health Prime, he has navigated complex business landscapes, built global teams and spearheaded impactful change.
Born and raised in the UK, he completed a Computer Science BSc Honours degree at the University of Westminster in 1993. Since 2021, he has also served as a Board Member at the University, contributing his expertise and professional networks.
Reflecting on the lecture, Dr Rebecca Wang, Assistant Head of the School of Organisations, Economy and Society, said: “Pranil’s lecture was a memorable moment for Westminster Business School. It wasn’t just about learning leadership skills—it was about industry leaders, colleagues and students coming together with a shared vision: to build an inclusive and innovative Business School that drives social mobility and develops solutions to global challenges. What stood out was Pranil’s genuine enthusiasm for giving back to the University and mentoring the next generation of leaders.”
She added: “Our students were particularly engaged, asking thoughtful questions and gaining firsthand insights from an industry leader who not only understands the complexities of leadership but is also passionate about sharing his knowledge.”
This event contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4: Quality Education and 10: Reduced Inequalities. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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