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			var content_array=["<p><strong>Notes to editors<\/strong><\/p> \n<p><strong>About Old Marylebone Town Hall<\/strong><\/p> \n<p>Under the agreement, London Business School will spend over GBP50 million in the fit-out and restoration of the Grade II listed building to its former glory, whilst creating a modern learning environment within its historic premises.<\/p> \n<p>For further information about Old Marylebone Town Hall, please click here<\/p> \n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.prnasia.com\/t\/MZ3hCpdN\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.london.edu\/newsandevents\/news\/2012\/11\/A_civil_partnership_of_a_different_kind_for_Old_Marylebone_Town_Hall_1554.html<\/a><\/p> \n<p><strong>About London Business School<\/strong><\/p> \n<p>London Business School's purpose is to deliver insights and leaders that have impact. The School was ranked number one internationally for the full-time MBA programme*. In research, the School is ranked top ten and holds the highest average research score of any UK academic institution**.<\/p> \n<p>The School's faculty, from over 30 countries, is grouped into seven subject areas -- Accounting; Economics; Finance; Management Science and Operations; Marketing; Organisational Behaviour; and Strategy and Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;<\/p> \n<p>Studying at the School provides access to an unmatched diversity of thought. With a presence in four international cities -- London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai -- the School is well positioned to equip students from more than 100 countries with the capabilities needed to operate in today's business environment. Students further benefit from our 36,000 alumni from more than 130 countries who provide a wealth of knowledge, business experience and worldwide networking opportunities.<\/p> \n<p>The School awards over 1,000 degrees every year, across MBA, Executive MBA, Masters in Finance, Sloan Fellow and PhD programmes and has most recently added Masters in Management to its portfolio. The Executive Education team offers a portfolio of over 25 open programmes as well as custom-designed programmes developed to meet the specific needs of individuals and their organisation. Annually, over 7,000 participants attend executive programmes that are led by many of the world's leading business thinkers.<\/p> \n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.prnasia.com\/t\/Yaj0bfOf\" target=\"_blank\">www.london.edu<\/a><\/p> \n<p><strong>About Sammy Ofer KBE<\/strong><\/p> \n<p>Sammy Ofer, shipping magnate &amp; philanthropist, founded one of the largest privately held shipping groups in the world with a fleet of well over 200 vessels. Having served in the Royal Navy as a young man in the Second World War, Sammy maintained a longstanding connection with the United Kingdom's maritime tradition, and London, until his passing in June 2011. An entrepreneur from a young age, Sammy bought his first small cargo ship in the 1950s and went on to build an enormously successful international shipping group. This enterprise continues to operate part of its fleet from London, the city which has helped define and shape London Business School for the past half-century.<\/p> \n<p>In 2008, Sammy was awarded an honorary KBE (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in recognition of his long-standing involvement with the London Shipping Community and substantial contributions to UK maritime heritage. The same year, Sammy donated GBP20m to the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich to enable it to build a new wing in time for the Museum's 75th anniversary and the London Olympics in 2012, and pledged an additional GBP3.3m to help complete the conservation work on the &quot;Cutty Sark&quot; based in Greenwich, one of the world's most famous sailing ships.<\/p> \n<p>In 2009 he was awarded an honorary life membership of the London Baltic Exchange and an Honorary Commodorship of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.<\/p> \n<p><strong>Media Contacts:<\/strong><\/p> \n<p>Nicole Schneiderjohn, Account Manager <br \/> 21A World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong <br \/> T +852-2140-6020 <br \/> M +852-6621-8060 <br \/> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.prnasia.com\/t\/y3o53nKV\" target=\"_blank\">Nicole.Schneiderjohn@mhpc.com<\/a><\/p> \n<p>Michel Chau, Associate Director <br \/> 21A World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong <br \/> T +852-2140-6020<br \/> M +852-9628-2988 <br \/> <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.prnasia.com\/t\/Aa7vPWAO\" target=\"_blank\">Michel.Chau@mhpc.com<\/a><\/p> \n<p><em>* 2012 Bloomberg BusinessWeek international MBA ranking and Financial Times<\/em> MBA 2009, 2010 and 2011 rankings <br \/> ** Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008<\/p>"];
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