Alumni form an integral part of the Sauder Family. They are doing amazing work and bring wealth of experience and skills to share with current students. The Alumni Representative’s mission is to enhance the value of the UBC MBA by engaging alumni and current graduate students in networking, mentoring and service. Abhishek and Charan are here to help connect our larger Sauder MBA family with the current cohort. If you would like to connect and support this cohort, please free to connect with them.
Additionally, wherever you live or travel, there are opportunities to connect with fellow UBC Sauder alumni near you. Many cities are home to local events and Alumni Ambassadors to help you connect. Want to find out more about what’s going on near you? Connect with your local Alumni Ambassadors or reach out to the Alumni Engagement Office at alumni@sauder.ubc.ca.
Co-President:
Charan Singh Tanwar
Having more than a decade of experience in the technology industry, Charan possesses a profound understanding of how the technology landscape is influenced by both internal and external factors. His unique insight into socio-ecological, political, and pandemic-driven business conditions enables him to offer guidance to businesses on how to leverage technology to overcome challenges. Charan is passionate about fitness, wildlife, nature, travel, history, and various cultures. He believes in building strong connections and is currently involved in uniting his cohort with alumni to create enduring relationships among his colleagues.
Co-President: Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek has worked in the tech industry in varied roles. He is passionate about technology and innovation. While he has closely witnessed technologies shaping the lives around him, he has always acknowledged the tangible and intangible importance of society and community in our lives. He believes in standing for a cause and helping those in need, as such small steps go long way. With the same belief, he has taught kids in the past and also joined hands with local NGOs on various occasions to give back. He believes that proper guidance can bring a tremendous difference in anyone's career. And through the Sauder Alumni Representative club, he seeks to bring the experience of our alumni at large so that we as a community learn from others' experiences and make an informed decisions in our journey.
Additionally, Abhishek is a foodie and loves trying different cuisine. He believes food helps people to connect better. If you want to connect with him there is no place better than a dinner table and a good topic to discuss.