SKYY Development makes largest-ever donation to LBS from Japan with £2M gift

We’re delighted to announce a generous £2m gift from SKYY Development, a leading Japan-focused data centre developer founded by alumnus Edward ‘Ted’ Higase SLN22. This donation establishes the SKYY Development Scholarship, to support talented individuals to pursue a variety of degree programmes at LBS. It is the largest-ever donation to the School from a Japanese organisation.  

Ted Higase credits the Sloan programme at LBS for developing his business expertise. “It’s a pleasure to give back to LBS, a place that has enriched my business knowledge and seamlessly integrated it into my technology-focused career. This scholarship aims to support talented individuals from the tech world who require financial assistance to access a world-class business education,” he said. 

Associate Dean of Advancement Emily A. Robin said, “Ted and SKYY Development are investing in future business leaders who will push boundaries and drive real-world transformation through innovation across the globe. This generous gift reflects the global nature of our alumni community, and London Business School’s aim to positively impact business and the world.” 

By attracting the best and the brightest students, and increasing the diversity in LBS’s classrooms, the impact of this gift will be felt on and through business for generations to come.