We are pleased to announce our 30 under 30 list-makers for 2025.
The bi-annual competition sets out to find the brightest young talent from across the BU community and to celebrate the achievements of recent graduates to help inspire the next generation.
The 2025 list includes those working in a diverse range of sectors, from finance to the arts, cyber-security to media, business, and entrepreneurship.
Jonathan Goode, Head of Fundraising and Alumni Relations at Bournemouth University, said: “A huge congratulations to our 30 under 30 for 2025. Their career stories demonstrate how Bournemouth University graduates can go on to make a big impact in a relatively short space of time. It’s great to hear how so many are creating positive change in their sector as well as in society at large. This year’s list includes those working to reduce threats from cyber-attacks and to co-ordinate humanitarian responses in times of crisis, which shows a level of maturity beyond their years.
“Those featured should be justifiably proud of their achievements – just as we are proud of them!”
Our 30 under 30 competition is specifically designed to connect with younger graduates and complements our other activities aimed at all age groups, including our Alumni of the Year Awards, Volunteer of the Year Award and regular alumni profiles.
Meet the 30
1. Aaron Jones, Systems Engineer at Fortinet, BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
2. Adam Eyres, Senior Cyber Analyst at IAG Transform Ltd, BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing and Security
3. Amy Claye-Haste, Business Resilience Executive at British Airways PLC, MSc Disaster Management
4. Benjamin Dunlop, APAC General Manager at Whiskey & Wealth Club, BSc (Hons) Sports Management
5. Benjamin Hardiman, Release Manager at SSE PLC, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management
6. Billy Clarke, Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst at JP Morgan, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management
7. Brenda Ximena Roldan-Rimero, Feature Animator at DNEG, BA (Hons), Computer Visualisation and Animation, MA 3D Computer Animation
8. Chirag Ratwani, Technical Lead – Materials at Advanced Carbons Council, PhD
9. Dan Sultan, Freelance Actor and Writer, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
10. Dhriti Khanna, Transformation Procurement Specialist at Yum! Brands, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
11. Ethan Dell, Senior Associate at Kroll, BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
12. Fanting Chen, Professor at Guoquan Cao, MSc Medical Imaging with Management
13. Heidi Reed, Financial Consultant at IBM, BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
14. Hem Shah, Graduate Technology Analyst at Legal and General, MSc Management with Business Analytics
15. Jessica Maciver, Marketing Manager at Silky Oak, BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations
16. Jonah Goode, Program Manager at Amazon, BA (Hons) Business and Management
17. Jordan Canepari, Enterprise Account Executive at Dayforce, BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise
18. Joseph Arundel, Associate Solutions Analyst at JP Morgan, MSc International Finance and Economics
19. Max Bateson, Founder and CEO at Hygge Spaces and Design, BA (Hons) Product Design Futures
20. Niraj Nagare, Business Development Manager at Satguru Travel, MSc Tourism Management
21. Nirav Shah, HR Analyst at GIC (London) Private Limited, BA (Hons) Business and Management
22. Oluwatitomi 'Tito' Olawole, Freelance Creator, Animator and Illustrator, BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts
23. Phoebe Moore-Martin, Paralegal at London City Airport, LLB (Hons) Law
24. Ross Grant, Cyber Security Analyst at Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management
25. Russell Gariepy III, Operations Manager at Education First, MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
26. Sharon Kajotoni, Real Estate Advisor/Founder at Sageville Properties and GivingSphere Charity, Master of Business Administration
27. Shubham Prabhakar, Assistant Technical Director at Framestore, MSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects
28. Sophie Rappaz, Freelancer at European Language Industry Association and Zelesta, BA (Hons) Marketing Communications
29. Sunny Winter, Lead Producer at Boxlight Creative Studio and Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, BA (Hons) Media Production
30. Teodora Tepavicharova, Programmatic Strategy at Conde Nast, BA (Hons) Business Studies with Marketing
