Operations


Nick Bitel - Chief Executive - London Marathon

The large-scale event industry is an exciting environment to work in. However, you've only got one chance to get it right. Being able to analyse problems that can arise is one of the key skills you will need to pursue a career in this field. Find out more about this fast-paced industry and learn how to stand out from all other candidates.


Lee Mostari - Head of Customer Experience - T-Mobile

The role of the Customer Experience team is to 'keep customers happy'. The work is very much around understanding customer feedback, interpreting data and influencing the rest of the business to make the right changes. Strong analytical skills as well as an ability to influence and persuade are critical to succeed in this function. Find out more about the demands of a career in Customer Experience and discover one of the most rapidly growing industries ...


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


Nick Adcock – Group Supply Chain Director – IMI

The Supply Chain department looks after the selection of suppliers and ensures that all materials are ordered in the right quantity and delivered to the right place at the right time. It's a crucial function and it's particularly suited for individuals with a strong drive for results and good negotiation skills. The last part of the interview with Nick Adcock is about the Engineering sector and what makes it is an exciting industry to work in.


Robin Worthington - Global Property Director - Cadbury

Companies need to control corporate real estate as it impacts on their costs. The Property department is responsible for managing the real-estate portfolio of the organization effectively and efficiently and ensuring that the company is making best use of space (head offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses, storage buildings...). Find out how to develop a career in corporate real estate and how to become Property Director.