Hult DBA Online Q&A with Current Students
Join us for an exclusive online session where Hult DBA current students share their experiences, research journeys, and the impact of the program. This interactive Q&A will provide valuable insights into what it’s like to be a DBA student and how the program supports career and research aspirations.
Led by our currents DBA students, Tobias Schultz - Managing Director of Restaurant & Bar Partnerships Hilton Hotels & Resorts for the EMEA region and Kashani Wijetunga - Founder & Director of Flux Partners.
Thursday, April 10
12 noon
1 hour
BST (London time)
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About the session:
You'll hear firsthand from current DBA students about their challenges, successes, and experiences. Discover how the DBA program empowers students and graduates to apply their research to real-world business challenges while driving career and academic growth. Plus, engage in a live, interactive Q&A to get your questions answered and learn how the program can support your professional development and leadership opportunities.
Current Students
Listen to the stories of our DBA current students
September 2022 intake
Tobias Schultz
Managing Director of Restaurant & Bar Partnerships Hilton Hotels & Resorts for the EMEA region
Tobias Schulz is a seasoned hospitality professional with a global career spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. As Managing Director of Restaurant and Bar Partnerships at Hilton EMEA, he drives strategy for third-party dining collaborations, working closely with developers and hotel owners. Passionate about cultural diversity in dining, he has built strong relationships with top chefs and hospitality leaders. Tobias holds a Hospitality Management degree from Hotelschool The Hague, an EMBA from Politecnico di Milano, and is completing his DBA at Hult. Fluent in multiple languages, he remains dedicated to lifelong learning and industry innovation.
September 2021 intake
Kashani Wijetunga
Founder & Director of Flux Partners
Kashani is a seasoned expert in global commercial real estate, with over 20 years of experience in architectural design, development, workplace transformation, and change management. She recently earned her DBA, focusing on how organizational ambidexterity drives resilience and growth in volatile markets. A former Director at CBRE Consulting, she led occupier strategy and change management for major clients like HSBC, spearheading hybrid work solutions and business transitions. With a global perspective across three continents, Kashani combines academic insight with practical expertise to drive meaningful real estate and business transformation.
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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