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A-Z of mentors

Jessica Collins (2012)

Subject: Classics

Occupation: Investor

Sector: Financial Services

Jessica is able to speak about getting into investment roles in mid-market private equity, in particular via management consultancy.

Contact: Email us

Max Crispin (1997)

Subject: Biochemistry

Occupation: Director of the Institute for Life Sciences; Professor of Glycobiology - University of Southampton

Sector: Education, Science & Research

Max is happy to offer advice on academic careers and research project design.

Contact: LinkedIn

Colleen Cumbers (2015)

Subject: French and German

Occupation: Barrister - Crown Office Chambers

Sector: Law

Colleen is happy to provide insight and advice to anybody considering a career in law, especially at the Bar, including those considering converting from a non-law undergraduate degree.

Contact: LinkedIn

Rob Dallison (1985)

Subject: Classics

Occupation: VP EMEA & APAC – Precisely

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Media & Technology

Rob has held several general management roles and currently leads a global B2B Sales team providing enterprise software solutions to Fortune 100 companies. He is also an entrepreneur and investor, providing advisory services and mentorship to early stage start-ups. Rob looks forward to providing general career advice, as well as guidance on technology, entrepreneurship and investment.

Contact: LinkedIn

Steven Dance (1977)

Subject: Physics

Occupation: Experienced Chairman, Non Executive Director and Board Advisor

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Engineering, Third Sector

Contact: LinkedIn

Chris Davies (2006)

Subject: Music

Occupation: Investment Manager – Baillie Gifford

Sector: Financial Services

Chris joined Baillie Gifford’s investment graduate programme in 2012. After rotating through several teams he became a co-manager on their £3bn European Fund. More recently, Chris was appointed a co-manager on one of Baillie Gifford’s larger international strategies, International Alpha. Chris is happy to speak to students about tangential paths into investment management, the specifics of the role, and the investment business more generally.

Contact: LinkedIn

Andrew Dunbar (1993)

Subject: Mathematics

Occupation: Head of Product, Interactive Investor

Sector: Financial Services

Andrew is happy to chat about opportunities in financial product development and actuarial.

Contact: LinkedIn

Christine Eliseev (2015)

Subject: PGDip Strategy and Innovation

Occupation: Independent Consultant

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship

Contact: LinkedIn

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