Cheers Duncan. What do you think is the best means to reach out to alumni? Linkedin?
I definitely do not want to do an online MBA. As for flexible Executive MBA being an online MBA, I think it "mostly" is. Here is an excerpt from a doc i found online regarding Henley flexible EMBA.
"Self-study is the primary form encountered on the Flexible Executive MBA programme. This typically represents at least 50% of the total study hours. On-line learning resources extend the workshop interaction, providing resources that outline core theory and content or provide supplementary activities to embed learning..... To get full value from face-to-face events, members are expected to familiarise themselves with the relevant study material before attending. In addition there will be further suggestions for directed and self-directed study after workshops and in the tutor-monitored discussion forums."

Comparing the number of on-campus days, Henley has total of 26 days dedicated to workshops (https://assets.henley.ac.uk/defaultUploads/March-2018-Flexible-Executive-MBA-Study-Schedule.pdf?mtime=20171002131611&_ga=2.57243502.519509095.1516137857-1126075796.1513762305)
Cranfield - "The programme is delivered Thursday to Saturday – 11 blocks a year over two years. " Thats a lot more face to face than Henley. I am tipping towards Cranfield.

Just two days for finance and accounting at Henley? Cranfield is absolutely better.