Sector Awareness at The Burgess Hill Academy
Fri 8 Mar 2024 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Organizer
The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9EA
Tel: 01444241691
Web: http://www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Freya Mackins
I am a Quantitative Analyst for Systematica Investments which is a Financial Services company with 7 offices globally
Systematica Investments Services Limited
Chris Philipsborn
I sit on the board of a global strategic communications company, manage the business’s London and Hong Kong offices and specialise in crisis communications, reputation management, public affairs and corporate communications. I am also active in the not for profit and charity sector.
Kreab Limited
Ian Howard
I started computer programming on a ZX Spectrum in 1985 at age seven - and have never stopped.
I currently lead a global team or software engineers and analysts at Barclays who build trading systems for our Interest Rate business.
I have a strong interest in technical management and talent development and have been fortunate to lead some exceptional teams at leading firms.
Bluecove Limited
About the Business Leaders
These business leaders have been chosen because their companies are growing quickly. Combined they employ 17+ people.
About the teacher and students
The event was created by Linda Dorgan for 250 students at The Burgess Hill Academy aged Age 15 - 15.
Event description
Inspire our students
Bringing sectors and jobs to life and inspire young people to consider their career options and raise aspirations through offering real insight regarding daily duties of a specific job or talking about a day in the life in a particular sector. Can include showing and explaining the specific skills required in a given industry to give valuable insight into young people considering a career option.