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Columbia alumni continue to define and redefine the future of business through their expertise, leadership, and commitment to ethical practices. The network's legacy of excellence and innovation underscores its significance in global business education. As the program continues to evolve, alumni remain at the forefront of driving positive change and shaping the next generation of business leaders.
Columbia Business School boasts a distinguished network of alumni, known worldwide for their leadership and influence across various industries. The Columbia MBA program has graduated over 46,000 professionals who continue to shape global business practices and policies.
1. Robert Agostinelli
Co-founder of Rhone Group and Friends of Israel Initiative
Robert Frank Agostinelli (born May 21, 1953) is an Italian American billionaire financier who is the chairman and co-founder of private equity firm Rhône Group. Forbes estimates Agostinelli's net worth to be $1.0 billion, ranking him as the 416th richest American. Agostinelli was ranked #124 amongst the richest people in the United Kingdom by the Sunday Times Rich List in 2012 through to 2018 with a net worth of £689 million. In 2018 Financial News ranked Agostinelli as the 18th richest financier in the United Kingdom.
2. Royal Highness Prince Amedeo of Belgium (M.B.A.)
Eldest grandson of King Albert II of Belgium and Archduke of Austria and Prince of Hungary
Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Hereditary Archduke of Austria-Este (Amedeo Marie Joseph Carl Pierre Philippe Paola Marcus d'Aviano; born 21 February 1986) is a grandson of King Albert II of Belgium, and thus a member of the Belgian royal family. He is also heir-apparent to the headship of the House of Austria-Este, a cadet branch of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine, and is sixth in line to the throne of Belgium.
3. John Jacob Astor III
19th-century real estate baron
John Jacob Astor III (June 10, 1822 – February 22, 1890) was an American financier, philanthropist and a soldier during the American Civil War. He was a prominent member of the Astor family, becoming the wealthiest member in his generation and the founder of the British branch of the family.
4. Frank Lusk Babbott
Jute merchant and art patron
Frank Lusk Babbott (August 14, 1854 – December 7, 1933) was an American jute merchant, art collector, patron, and philanthropist.
5. Leonard Blavatnik (M.A.)
Russian-American businessman; founder, chairman and president of Access Industries
Sir Leonard Valentinovich Blavatnik (born June 14, 1957) is a Soviet/Ukrainian-born British-American businessman and philanthropist. As of January 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at $31.3 billion. In 2017, Blavatnik received a knighthood for services to philanthropy.
6. Warren Buffett
Investor, president of Berkshire Hathaway
7. Ursula Burns
CEO of Xerox Corporation (July 1, 2009–); first African-American woman CEO to head a Fortune 500 company
8. William Campbell
Chairman of the Board (incumbent as of 2009)
9. Bennett Cerf
Founder of Random House
10. John B. Chambers
Deputy head of the Sovereign Debt Ratings Group; chairman of the Sovereign Debt Committee at Standard and Poor's
In summary, Columbia alumni represent a diverse and influential network that exemplifies the school's values of leadership, innovation, and global impact. Their contributions to business and society underscore the enduring legacy of Columbia Business School MBA in shaping the future of global business.
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