Video Interviews


David Anderson - VP Global Brand Management - Crowne Plaza

Brand Management is about making sure that the brand maintains its relevancy to the customers in the long term. The nature of this role involves engaging with different departments within the company and influencing groups of people to move in one direction. Influencing skills are critical as well an ability to work collaboratively to influence different stakeholders. Find out more about brand management in this interview with David Anderson, Vice Presi...


Homiyar Wykes - Group Financial Controller - Stolt-Nielsen

The Financial Controller and his team are responsible for making sure that the company's transactions are properly recorded and that financial statements are generated on a regular basis. Working in a Controller function provides a close view on how the company is run and a deep understanding of the business. Find out more about the day-to-day realities of this function and - in the last part of the interview - the interesting elements of the shipping i...


Shefali Roy - Global Compliance Officer - Christie's International

The Compliance function is responsible for ensuring that the company operates and develops within the parameters of each jurisdiction and requirement. A career in Compliance would suit individuals who are inquisitve and curious by nature. Find out how to start a career in Compliance and discover the auction-house business.


Penny Lawrence - International Programmes Director - Oxfam

Penny Lawrence is responsible for all issues related to Oxfam’s international programmes, including crises and emergencies. In this interview she describes how it is like to work for an international charity organization and shares few examples of how students and graduates can become directly involved


Claire Bithell - Head of Corporate Affairs - Xstrata

The role of the Corporate Affairs department - also known as External Relations - is to protect and enhance the company reputation with external stakeholders (investors, media, governments, communities...). The nature of this function requires strong communication skills as well the ability to be diplomatic and build consensus. Find out more about the challenges of a career in Corporate Affairs and the nuances of the mining industry.


Melanie Woest – Marketing Manager, New Product Innovation – Heineken

New Product Innovation is about thinking 10 years in advance. Strategic thinking is a strong trait that you need to have to succeed in this role. Find out directly from Melaine Woest what other skills you need to succeed and how to start a career in Innovation. Find out more about the changes that are happening in the FMCG industry (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)