Video Interviews


Paul Dickinson - Head of Sales & Marketing - Virgin Atlantic

Being successful in Marketing is not just about creativity; a successful career in Marketing is driven by a whole combination of skills including the ability to understand customers, plan campaigns and make the most of available resources. Find out how to start a career in Marketing and discover the 'addictive' elements of the airline industry.


Mark Cliffe - Chief Economist - ING Group

Economists are typically employed in the banking industry as well as in large multinational corporations. Their main responsibility is to forecast what is going to happen to the economy and in particular to the financial markets - are the interest rates going to go up? Is the exchange rate going to fall? Mark explains that, to develop a career in this field, you need a deep knowledge of macroeconomics together with an ability to apply theory to 'real w...


Martin Blake - Head of Sustainability - Royal Mail Group

The Sustainability department is responsible for ensuring that the business is sustainable in the long run. This involves adapting the corporate strategy to the changing landscape and reducing the company's Carbon footprint. Find out more about working in Sustainability and learn how the Mail industry is changing.


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.