Katerina Karnavou

Biography

I am Lecturer on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Central Saint Martins, where I also graduated with an MBA (Distinction). I have built my career across operations, growth strategy and client engagement, working particularly in education, marketing and EdTech. My experience in market growth strategies and client engagement projects has shaped my ability to design and lead initiatives that connect theory with real-world impact.


Since completing the MBA, I founded the Futured AI Academy, an EdTech venture that empowers educators and school leaders to confidently integrate artificial intelligence into their practice. Alongside this, I work as a consultant for startups as part of the Company for Doing, supporting early-stage businesses to grow and innovate. I also hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, which informs my approach to leadership, learning, and the human side of organisational change.


During the MBA, my participation in the LVMH Vision Collider inspired me to develop my live project in regenerative tourism, a way to reconnect with my roots in Greece. I plan to use this project as a framework for regenerating the social dimensions of tourism in my home country.

My teaching is grounded in applying frameworks creatively, navigating complexity, and cultivating socially conscious leadership. I look forward to working with students who bring diverse perspectives and to learning from them as much as I guide.