Nisha Menon is a Lecturer at LSBU Business School, where she plays a pivotal role in guiding Postgraduate students through their internships, helping them identify career opportunities aligned with their strengths and aspirations.
With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience importing her 2 Food brands into the UK, she brings practical business insights into the classroom, equipping students with real-world entrepreneurial skills. As a passionate advocate for student employability, she has spearheaded initiatives at the university to connect international PG students with employers, creating more job opportunities in this tough market. Her dedication has led to consecutive nominations for LSBU’s Employability Enhancement Awards in 2023 and 2024. As part of the university’s Help to Grow scheme, she has delivered modules and also shared industry insights as a Guest Speaker. She also mentors both Postgraduate and Undergraduate students in starting an Import/Export business in the UK. Beyond academia, she actively supports small businesses through mentoring. In 2023, she served as a mentor for the Boxpark Croydon competition, where her mentee won a pop-up space. In 2020, she launched her You Tube channel (now over 450K views) to support & educate aspiring entrepreneurs with importing goods into the UK. Recognised as a three-time finalist in the Croydon Business Awards, she has also been featured by BBC News, BBC Radio, and various podcasts. She has spoken on various industry panels, including LSBU’s Earth Day event on sustainability and AGCAS’s International Graduate Roundtable on discussing employment prospects for international students.