Meet Lawrence Luh
Author: cindyr
Our MBA program is approaching its 50th anniversary!
Established in 1974, the present-day MBA was known as interdisciplinary industrial administration sciences. The program continues to evolve in order to meet the needs of students and industry. Today, the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business offers part-time, full-time, and executive MBA tracks. Our full-time MBA has ascended in the U.S.News and World Report rankings, currently perched at #51 overall and #25 among public institutions, placing it in the top 10 percent nationally.
Representing the graduates of the 1980s is Lawrence Luh (’81 MBA). Since completing his MBA, Luh has enjoyed a successful career in the financial industry. He has held multiple executive leadership positions at some of the world’s largest banks, including BNP Paribas and The Bank of Nova Scotia. Even though he lives an ocean away, Luh remains actively involved with the Ivy College of Business, connecting with Dean David Spalding and keeping up with current happenings on social media. He is now enjoying retirement and spending time with his family.
Get to know more about Luh and his time spent at Iowa State.
Q: What about yourself would you tell someone you’ve never met before? What you are up to now?
I’ve been a well-respected financial executive and was a senior executive at some of the 50 largest banks in the world. Also, I’ve been a chief financial officer at two of the largest 150 good credit-rated manufacturers in Taiwan with a proven track record. I’m enjoying a fulfilled retired life now. Life is so beautiful indeed.
Q: What is one of your favorite memories from attending Iowa State University?
Reading magazines at the main library (the Parks Library now).
Q: Describe your experience in the MBA program. How has it impacted your career?
Intense learning with a lot of homework and assignments. The MBA provided me with fundamental capabilities for my future business and banking careers.
Q: Did you receive any support (scholarships) while getting your master’s?
A small amount of money within a short timeframe through an assistantship (less than three months on an hourly basis).
Q: How do you stay connected with Iowa State and the Ivy College of Business?
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, in addition to some occasional correspondences through WebEx meetings with Dean David Spalding and officers from the ISU Foundation.
Q: In your opinion, why is it important to support students through scholarships?
A scholarship can relieve a student’s financial burden significantly. This is especially helpful for those students from the less developed countries.
Q: In your opinion, what makes Iowa State and the Ivy College of Business unique from other schools?
Tailor-made programs that meet the needs of forward-thinking industries, good value for your money, excellent programs, faculty, and facilities with lots of spacious classrooms, a beautiful campus with a friendly learning environment, community, and an academic advisor system that effectively assists students’ academic learning and career placements.
As we look to the next 50 years, we want to ensure the program’s reputation is not only maintained but elevated and that our base of knowledgeable, innovative alumni continues to grow. It’s important that we continue to attract the highest caliber students – those who go on to lead their companies, institutions, and communities to success. Scholarship support makes that possible. It’s one of the most effective tools the college can use to attract talented students and provide them with opportunities that enrich their educational experience.
