LSE welcomes inaugural Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader scholars

Thursday 29 October 2026

Hinrich Scholars — Left to right: Valerio Baldassini, Max Spannagel, Samuel "Mack" Rogers

The Department of Management is delighted to welcome three scholars to the inaugural cohort of the Global Trade Leader Scholarships for the Global Master’s in Management (GMiM) programme.

Samuel "Mack" Rodgers from the United States, Max Spannagel from Germany and Valerio Baldassini from Italy – have begun their studies on the department's two-year GMiM programme.

“It is a great honour to join the inaugural cohort of Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholars on LSE’s Global Master’s in Management programme", said Max.

"Global trade today is far more than shipping physical goods. Trade in digital data happens every day, and a trusted free flow of data is anything but a given.

"Over the coming years at Hinrich, I want to explore how data can flow across borders in ways that businesses and regulators can both trust.”

Alex Boome, Program Director of the Hinrich Foundation, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mack, Max and Valerio as the inaugural Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholars at LSE. Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives reflect the many ways in which global trade connects industries, technologies and economies. We look forward to supporting them throughout their studies and as they continue their global trade journeys as members of the Hinrich Foundation community.”

The LSE Global Master’s in Management is a two-year, full-time programme that combines LSE’s social science expertise with management education, global exposure and practical experience. Students develop analytical and strategic skills for careers in international business and management. It’s also featured as one of leading programs in the Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade.

Upon graduation, the scholars will become members of the Hinrich Foundation Alumni Association, joining a global community of professionals working across business, government, academia and other sectors related to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable cross-border trade.