Jane Oliver
MBA 1992
Alumni 100CEO, Creative Career Coaching
Jane has carved a successful career for herself in project management, public speaking, and career coaching since graduating from the Business School in 1992.
How does it feel to be selected for the Alumni 100 list?
"Thrilling."
What made you choose to study at the University of Edinburgh Business School?
"I lived in Edinburgh at the time."
What are your memories of studying at the Business School?
"Very challenging on top of a busy schedule as a consultant, but very enjoyable and rewarding. The network of past students is amazing, especially those who were in my year."
What key thing that you learnt at the Business School do you still rely on today?
"Entrepreneurship."
Proudest work-related achievement to date?
"Being promoted to Principal Consultant as the youngest and only female at that time in the early 1990s."
What's the one thing you think current students need to develop or learn before entering the modern workplace?
"Ability to work effectively in teams."
The network of past students is amazing, especially those who were in my year.