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Cashing in on a new career – Vaultex
We caught up with Emilia Berni, Head of Marketing and Communications for Vaultex, who shared with us what goes on behind the scenes with all the cash in the banks. It’s a whole new world and Vaultex plays an important role as the process centers of cash in the UK....
For this Managing Director, every Friday is Mother’s Day – J.P. Morgan
Karine Massolo cherishes Fridays. She calls it Mama’s Day, where she does all the school runs and activities with her four boys, who are now five, seven and eleven-year-old twins. She’s worked part-time since having her twins while at the same time leading a...
Transurban has a culture that wants you to ask
If you never ask, the answer will always be no. Priscilla Germanchis says she’s always asking and has loved the answers Transurban provides. She shares some of her essential career questions and the opportunities they’ve opened for her. Is my experience valuable?...
Lessons of leadership at OZ Minerals
Leidy Alvarado is a world champion in-line speed skater who always gives her all to her sport and her life. For work, she is currently a Senior Project Engineer – West Musgrave for OZ Minerals, and although she says her career path has presented her with multiple...
Building solid teams across the globe – Microsoft
The pandemic brought the world online overnight. Emma Neal knows this very well as a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft. She leads a team in the Microsoft Teams Engineering Group — a collaboration tool used by millions. The team have been continuously helping...
A place to be the best working parent – Schneider Electric
If there is anywhere in the world where Jess Munt feels at home, it is at work. It may seem counterintuitive, but Schneider Electric is a company where employees can be themselves — and in Jess’ case — it’s to be the best working parent. Nearly six years on, Jess is...
In great chemistry and culture – BOC
As soon as Edith Butterfield landed on our shores, she knew she was home. She started at BOC seven years before transferring to the Australian office. Edith soon found herself progressing rapidly and now leading a strong team who are passionate about delivering...
Quality is never an accident, but one took a chance – Mercury
We sat down with Aisling Goff who is a business unit Quality Assurance (QA) Manager with Mercury. Mercury is a well-known European contractor building and managing complex engineering projects that transform how people work and live. Aisling never imagined a career in...
It’s better late than never – Woolworths Group
Áine Corbett has two careers which she is equally passionate about. One as the Regional Property Manager for Woolworths and the other as a qualified dog trainer and competitor. Joining our call with her were also her two adorable dogs. Aine says working with animals...