Online Q&A With Hult DBA Students
Curious about what it takes to earn a Doctorate in Business Administration?
Join us for an exclusive live online conversation with Hult DBA students who have turned research into real-world impact. Hear their stories of discovery, challenge, and growth, and learn how the DBA has empowered them to lead, innovate, and shape their industries.
Be sure to bring your questions for an open Q&A that goes beyond the brochure and into the lived experience of a doctoral journey.
Monday, February 12, 2026
12pm
1 hour
GMT (London time)
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About the Session
Why attend?
Discover how the Hult DBA helps experienced professionals turn expertise and research into real-world business impact, while advancing both professional and academic goals.
In this live Q&A, you’ll hear from Steven Major, a seasoned finance leader and current Hult DBA candidate, and Dr. Piper Frangos, an accomplished global business strategist, DBA graduate, and current adjunct faculty member at Hult.
Together, they’ll share how the DBA bridges theory and practice, what it takes to succeed in the program, and how research can drive meaningful change across organizations and industries.
Meet the Speakers
Steven Major
Steven Major is a seasoned finance professional and current Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) candidate at Hult International Business School, bringing deep expertise at the intersection of global markets, macro-economics, and digital finance.
Based in Dubai, Steven serves as a Global Macro Advisor at Tradition, where he leverages four decades of financial markets experience, including extensive leadership in fixed income research and strategic insight generation.
His professional journey spans senior roles in global financial institutions such as HSBC Global Research, where he was recognized for his analytical leadership in fixed income and macro strategy.
Dr. Piper Frangos
Dr. Frangos is an accomplished global business strategist, lecturer, and an award-winning research fellow with extensive international executive experience across the Americas, Asia, and Australia. She actively collaborates with leading business academics and prominent management practitioners to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting organizational behaviour and institutional outcomes.
Dr. Frangos is an adjunct faculty member at Hult International Business School and the Asian Institute of Management, where she teaches across a range of management programs. She is also a member of the British Academy of Management and actively collaborates with fellow members to contribute relevant research within the academy’s areas of interest.
Her professional areas of interest and research include disruptive technologies, agile leadership, digital transformation, social sustainable business models, design-driven business innovation, diversity, and positive psychology in leadership and business.
DBA Testimonials
What our students say
My academic journey has hugely enriched my professional endeavors at Hilton. Through collaborations with students and guest lectures, I've had the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Additionally, my research on employee well-being directly informs my work in talent management and development strategies at Hilton.
Tobias Schulz
Germany
2025
The faculty members are incredibly supportive, and my supervisor is an absolute gem. She not only guides me through the academic rigors but also provides invaluable support and encouragement. Overall, the level of assistance and attention to our needs at Hult is outstanding, making the journey smooth and enjoyable.
Adetutu Afolabi
Nigeria
2025
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