Karina Kizhner

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Managing Director and Vice Rector at LSBF - London School of Business & Finance (LSBF)

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Karina Kizhner is a results-driven leader with over 16 years of experience in Higher Education, currently serving as the Managing Director of the London School of Business & Finance. Holding an MSc from the London School of Economics, she is described by colleagues as inspiring, diligent, and passionate about driving institutional growth.

She has successfully managed and inspired teams of over 80 professionals across the UK, Czech Republic, and India.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Rigorous & Demanding

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Future of Learning
Her public posts consistently focus on innovation, accessibility, and the future of learning within the higher education sector.
Student Achievement
She is committed to delivering outstanding educational experiences and frequently celebrates student success in her communications.
Strategic Partnerships
Her career highlights launching and managing multi-million pound partnerships with other universities to expand educational offerings.

Media Appearances

Karina has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2020
Managing Director and Vice Rector at LSBF - London School of Business & Finance (LSBF)
7-2017 - 8-2020
Deputy COO / Registrar at Interactive Pro
11-2016 - 7-2017
Senior Programme Leader, DeBroc Portfolio (University of Law) at Interactive Pro
11-2012 - 11-2016
Head of Undergraduate Studies at London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), Global University Systems (GUS)
10-2010 - 8-2016
Programme Director, Law and Politics Programmes at London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), Global University Systems (GUS)

Education

2007 - 2008
MSc from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2016 - 2018
Graduate Diploma in Law from The University of Law

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Insights For Selling To Karina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karina is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karina

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karina move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Karina take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Karina

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