Dear All,
As I’m sure you have seen, Rishi Sunak, MBA ’06, has been named the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. On behalf of the GSB, I want to express our collective pride that a member of our community has become a head of government.
When I welcomed the MBA Class of 2024 last month, I talked about how Rishi’s experience at Stanford raised his aspirations. I shared something he said in an interview earlier this year:
“At Stanford, you’re in the heart of an ecosystem and a culture that is unlike anything else I’ve seen in the world. It’s because people’s ambitions are that much greater…. Everyone is interested in changing the world, and they start with the biggest of dreams… the ecosystem around here is supportive of trying to help people realize those ambitions.”
Rishi acted on his dream by going into public service. His ethos of civic-mindedness, and a desire to use his skills to advance the greater good, will serve him well as he prepares to lead the U.K. On behalf of Stanford and the GSB, I wish him all the best.
Jon
