Skip Navigation Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Oriel Connect

If you would to join Oriel Connect, please use our online form, or email development.office@oriel.ox.ac.uk.

A-Z of mentors

David Sharratt (1991)

Subject: Geography

Occupation: COO China – Commerzbank

Sector: Financial Services

David is happy to assist any students with an interest in the banking sector – he has primarily been a COO in global investment banks focusing on risk/FICC product.

Contact: LinkedIn

Charles Skinner (1978)

Subject: Classics

Occupation: CEO – Restore plc

Sector: Professional Services

Charles is happy to comment on entrepreneurship, particularly through acquisition, and running medium-sized businesses, especially quoted companies

Contact: LinkedIn

Jemma Smith (2004)

Subject: Biochemistry

Occupation: Director – The Education Hotel

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Education

Contact: LinkedIn

Sophia Smout (2016)

Subject: English and Modern Languages (German)

Occupation: Trainee Solicitor

Sector: Law

Sophia is happy to offer advice on converting to law after studying a non-law degree and working within private client law.

Contact: LinkedIn

Tabitha Steemson (2016)

Subject: Theology and Religion

Occupation: Senior Consultant - Hawthorn Advisors

Sector: Professional Services

Tabitha is happy to speak to undergrads (or beyond) on the opportunities available in PR, Comms, Public Affairs and Individual/Business Advisory and networking! She is also keen to connect with others in the sector or those in-house looking for support.

Contact: LinkedIn

Stefan Stern (1986)

Subject: French and German

Occupation: Visiting Professor

Sector: Media & Technology

Stefan is happy to provide Media/professional advice.

Contact: LinkedIn

Rick Stevenson (1978)

Subject: DPhil International Studies

Occupation: Filmmaker - StoryQ

Sector: Media & Technology

Contact: LinkedIn

Fatima Tahseen (2022)

Subject: MSc Education (CIE)

Occupation: Founder - OPDEV (Organisational, Personal, and Professional Development)

Sector: Professional Services

Contact: LinkedIn

further information

Alumni publications

Alumni benefits and groups

Forthcoming events