To mark our 75th Anniversary, we are shining a light on some NCI alumni to showcase the amazing talent the College has produced throughout the years.
Adam Shah, Vice President Operations Risk at Citi
Alumni Spotlight: Adam Shah
Master of Business Administration (2015)
Vice President Operations Risk at Citi
About Adam
Adam Shah is an MBA graduate of National College of Ireland and currently holds the role of Vice President of Operations Risk at Citi. Having spent a number of years building his career within the organisation, Adam credits his decision to pursue an MBA at NCI as a pivotal moment in his professional development and progression.
Adam undertook the MBA while working full-time with a clear focus on strengthening his leadership capability and deepening his understanding of how organisations operate at a strategic level. For him, the MBA was not only an academic qualification but a practical investment in his long-term career growth.
Gaining a Strategic Edge Through the MBA
Reflecting on his experience, Adam highlights the quality of teaching as one of the defining strengths of the MBA at NCI. With faculty drawn from industry, the programme blends academic rigour with real-world insight.
"The standard of lecturers on the MBA is world-class. The lecturers not only had the theoretical understanding but the practical experience behind what they taught."
Adam also points to the broader business perspective the MBA provided, particularly in understanding how decisions made in one area of an organisation can affect overall performance.
"I'm certain that the MBA was crucial in getting my promotion at work. It gave me the edge in my career as it allowed me to understand how every decision can impact the bottom line."
As an internationally-recognised qualification, the MBA helped Adam strengthen his professional profile while equipping him with the confidence and strategic thinking required to progress into senior leadership.
Adam's story highlights the impact of postgraduate education on developing strategic insight, professional confidence and career momentum and how NCI's MBA continues to support leaders across global organisations.
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