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A-Z of mentors

Justin Saia (2016)

Subject: Diploma in Strategy & Innovation

Occupation: Vice President, European Communications - Schneider Electric

Sector: Environment, Media & Technology

Justin is happy to help on a variety of subjects including choosing a major, applying for graduate school, career/industry trends, job shadowing, mentorship, work-life balance, transitioning to life after school, applying for jobs, critique of resume/CV, networking and introductions, workplace issues, parenting vs career, and interview prep.

Contact: Linkedin

Vernon Sankey (1968)

Subject: Modern Languages

Occupation: Company Director - Improve Your World Publishers Co Ltd

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Media & Technology

Contact: Linkedin

Markian Mysko von Schultze (2012)

Subject: Classics

Occupation: Head of Marketing and Expansion

Sector: Business and Entrepreneurship, Marketing Brand & Advertising, Media & Technology

Markian is happy to talk about startup life, as well as his time as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Contact: Linkedin

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 (Retired) – Restore plc

Sector: Professional Services

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

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

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