Episodes
In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Cranfield alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Arif Ghouse (MSc Air Transport 1990), Airport Director and Seattle Paine Field. Arif shares insights into his own career path – including how he discovered his passion for airport management and what he learned from time spent working in the maritime industry. He also discusses the value of mentoring, the importance of being able to learn from your mistakes and offers his advice to those starting a career...
Published 05/27/21
Published 05/27/21
In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Maxime Debry interviews fellow alumna Marie-Pierre Dhers (MSc Air Transport 1990). Marie is CEO and Founder of MP&Partnairs – providing strategic and financial services to entrepreneurs and investors across industries including transportation and technology. Prior to this, she has held several senior executive positions at Air France KLM and has been a member of the advisory board at a US investment banking firm. She is also a strong supporter...
Published 03/18/21
Cranfield aviation alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Liz Savage (MSc Air Transport 1995). Liz is a Company Director in the travel and tourism industry, currently holding Non-Executive Director roles at organisations including Intrepid Travel, Auckland Airport and North Queensland Airports. In this episode, Liz shares insights into her career experiences - including taking up a role at EasyJet when it was a start-up - and discusses the role of mentors and women in aviation.
Published 02/05/21
Jenny Robinson interviews Charan Sekhon, Founder and Chair at SEVA Trust UK and local councillor, about his experiences of leadership and the work his charity has done to support Cranfield University students and the local Cranfield community during the Covid-19 crisis.
Published 11/20/20
Dr Lisa Humphreys chats about the chemistry behind bonfire night and the gun powder plot, how firework colours are made, and where pyrotechnics are used in everyday life.
Published 11/04/20
Maxime Debry interviews fellow Cranfield alumnus Tom Chatfield (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2004), CEO at Camber Aviation Management, discussing Tom's career path, what makes him passionate about private aviation, the impact of Covid-19 on demand for corporate aviation and future innovations in the sector.
Published 10/30/20
Phil Renshaw interviews Jennifer Cassar about her experiences of leadership in her role as Program Manager at the Canadian Department of National Defence, and being a female a leader in a male dominated environment.
Published 10/30/20
What challenges and opportunities has the Covid-19 crisis created for digital marketers? What does the future look like for the industry? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer
Published 10/01/20
How can we break our goals down into steps, to nurture growth while still acknowledging the small successes along the way? What are the key activities for entrepreneurs to be investing their time in right now? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer
Published 10/01/20
When it comes to solopreneurship, how can you overcome your fears and manage risks? How can you make going it alone feel less like doing it alone? Jenny Lucas-Hill interviews Margaret Sherer.
Published 10/01/20
ulian Carr Aviation Director, Manchester Airport, talks about his career, his advice for people interested in a career in aviation and the impact the coronavirus has had on Manchester Airport. Interviewer: Maxime Debry
Published 05/29/20
What is the purpose of a board during a time of crisis? What makes great leadership? Where next for boards - what role should boards expect to play going forward? Kassia Gardner interviews Patrick Dunne
Published 05/20/20
What impact is the coronavirus having on the people in an organisation and relationships between the board and the executives? Kassia Gardner interviews Patrick Dunne
Published 05/20/20
What impact is the coronavirus having on corporate sustainability and business continuity, changes to our working practices and socially responsible capitalism? Kassia Gardner interviews Patrick Dunne
Published 05/20/20
Kim Lafferty discusses her leadership experience and the difference between leadership and coaching. Interviewer: Phil Renshaw.
Published 05/13/20
Daphne de Jong discusses what it is like to be a woman and a leader in a tech industry and what she learned about leadership and people from summiting Mount Everest.
Published 04/15/20
Dr Phil Renshaw interviews Dr Sarah Qureshi about how being an entrepreneur affects how you lead, manage and develop your own team, and creating adaptability in the team.
Published 03/12/20
Etienne Borg Cardona discusses his career, how his leadership style has changed due to his time at Cranfield, and his devotion to building trust to achieve success with his teams.
Published 02/12/20
Phil Renshaw interviews Mark Hagar who discusses his unusual business and the importance of listening carefully.
Published 01/10/20
Kassia Gardner interviews Mahendra Patel who talks about leading organisations and how the Indian philosophy has influenced his leadership style.
Published 01/10/20
Jenny Robinson interviews Sudi Bolourian who discusses why knowing how to talk to different people, how to relate to them, and how having confidence and believing in yourself is so important.
Published 01/10/20