Energy


Justin Adams - Head of Emerging Business & Ventures - BP Alternative Energy

Large organizations often face significant obstacles to innovation. As a solution, they set up corporate ventures activities with the objective of creating options for growth, by either taking stakes in interesting companies or creating new businesses. A career in corporate venturing is suitable for individuals with innate entrepreneurial ability and drive for results.


Monika Jakubiec - Carbon Segment Leader - GE Energy

Carbon Finance is rapidly gaining momentum among technology companies around the world. Carbon Finance is increasingly viewed as one of the most promising means of attracting funding for energy and infrastructure projects in developing countries. To succeed in this area you need to develop a combination of engineering skills, sound financial knowledge and the ability to work with people of various cultural, economic & social backgrounds.


Paul Downie - Head of Foreign Exchange & Liquidity - Shell

Large multinational companies face cash management needs across multiple countries. The liquidity department is responsible for managing the company's cash and foreign exchange dealing. Because of the large amount of money involved, this function has a direct financial impact on the bottom line of a company. To be successful in this role, you need good negotiation skills along with a strong analytical mind and an ability to think quickly.