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A-Z of mentors

Ryan Blank (2017)

Subject: Theology

Occupation: Head of Politics and History Master - Harrow School

Sector: Education

Ryan is happy to liaise with students looking to teach or discuss History PhD work

Contact: LinkedIn

Emma Boggis (1992)

Subject: Philosophy & Theology

Occupation: Non-Executive Director

Sector: Government and Politics, Military, Sport, Third Sector

Emma has worked in the Army, Civil Service, Sport and Not for Profit sectors. She is happy to speak to alumni working or interested in working in any of these areas, and share her experiences. She is also happy to talk to those who may be interested in moving from executive to non-executive work which is the transition she has made a few years ago.

Contact: LinkedIn

Mark Boulle (2001)

Subject: French and Spanish

Occupation: Senior Legal Counsel at HR Wallingford Group

Sector: Law

Mark is happy to speak with students, both law and those of other subjects, considering a career as a Solicitor whether in a law firm or in-house.

Contact: LinkedIn

Hugh Bryant (1969)

Subject: Literae Humaniores

Occupation: Retired Director – Liverpool & London P & I

Sector: Financial Services

Contact: LinkedIn

Simon Canning (1972)

Subject: Law

Occupation: Managing Director - UBS

Sector: Financial Services

Simon is happy to talk about careers in global finance

Contact: Email us

Peter Church (1986)

Subject: Philosophy & Theology

Occupation: Bursar (Director of Finance and Operations) – Wellington College International School Bangkok

Sector: Education, Financial Services

Peter has worked for 20 years in operations and finance in commercial leisure (bars, restaurants, professional sport) and 10 years in education (universities, boarding schools, international schools). He would be happy to support on any aspect of this.

Contact: LinkedIn

Giles Clarke (1972)

Subject: Oriental Studies

Occupation: Serial Entrepreneur & Chairman (Safestore, Boston Tea Party, Majestic Wine)

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship

Contact: Email us

Paul Coffer (1984)

Subject: Biochemistry

Occupation: Professor of Cell Biology – UMC Utrecht

Sector: Science & Research

Paul is happy to offer mentoring and career advice for life science researchers.

Contact: LinkedIn

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