Online Q&A with Hult DBA Alumni

Key takeaways:

• Gain insider perspectives on the DBA journey, from application to graduation.
• Learn strategies for applying research in real-world business contexts.
• Receive tips on networking and collaborating with global peers and faculty.
• Discover how a Hult DBA can accelerate your career growth and enhance leadership potential.

Who should attend:

• Professionals considering pursuing a DBA.
• Current researchers or executives seeking to understand the program’s impact.
• Anyone interested in how a DBA can transform both research and career trajectories.

Dr. Piper Frangos is an accomplished global business strategist, lecturer, and 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) impacts organizational behaviour and institutional outcomes. Piper 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 collaborates with fellow members to contribute research within the academy’s areas of interest. Her professional and research interests include disruptive technologies, agile leadership, digital transformation, socially sustainable business models, design-driven business innovation, diversity, and positive psychology in leadership and business.

Asif Durrani is an accomplished global business leader and strategist with over two decades of experience driving organizational transformation across industries including technology, financial services, and social enterprises. His work focuses on helping organizations navigate complex, multicultural environments and adapt through innovation, digital transformation, and purpose-driven leadership.

During his DBA journey at Hult, Asif explored how leaders foster adaptability and innovation within their teams, bridging academic research with practical, real-world application. Asif 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. Passionate about translating research into actionable insights, he continues to mentor professionals and collaborate with academic and business networks worldwide.