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A-Z of mentors

Sandy Todd (1958)

Subject: Chemistry

Occupation: Retired Product Licensing Manager - AstraZeneca

Sector: Science & Research

Sandy is happy to offer advice on multidisciplinary team management, international negotiation (esp Japan) and the City of London

Contact: Email us

Claire Toogood KC (1991)

Subject: Jurisprudence

Occupation: Barrister & Part-Time Judge - Crown Office Chambers

Sector: Law

Claire specialises in clinical negligence and is a Deputy Master in the King's Bench Division. Claire would be delighted to talk to anyone who is considering a career at the Bar, whatever subject they are currently reading.

Contact: LinkedIn

Penny Tunbridge (1991)

Subject: History

Occupation: Managing Director – Credit Suisse

Sector: Financial Services

Penny is particularly interested in supporting female students and alumnae.

Contact: LinkedIn

Hisham Uddin (2022)

Subject: Executive MBA

Occupation: Head of Strategic Growth and Venture Capital - Sungrow Europe

Sector: Financial Services, Manufacturing & Engineering, Professional Services, Science & Research

Contact: LinkedIn

Andy Waldbaum (1986)

Subject: English

Occupation: Senior Vice President and Complex Manager - Raymond James and Associates

Sector: Financial Services

Contact: Email us

Ian Walker (1984)

Subject: Theology

Occupation: Senior Director, Talent Development – Salesforce

Sector: Media & Technology

Ian has worked in the technology sector for nearly 25 years, in a variety of non-technical leadership roles. Currently, Ian works in Leadership Development at Salesforce, and is an active coach and mentor both inside and outside of the company, particularly to women and under-represented communities. Ian has lived and worked in the Netherlands, US and Japan but is now based just outside London. He's very happy to offer advice or act as a sounding board to anyone looking to start a career, particularly in the tech sector or in the Learning & Development space.

Contact: LinkedIn

Rebecca Wallis (2013)

Subject: Italian and Classics

Occupation: Account Director, Phipps Relations

Sector: Marketing Brand & Advertising

Contact: LinkedIn

Richard Webber (1994)

Subject: Classics

Occupation: Partner – RLS Law

Sector: Law

Contact: LinkedIn

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