After Aston I...

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After Aston I.., is hosted by Geoff Savage, Development Manager in Aston’s Alumni Relations and Development team, and Katrina Raipuri, a graduate of the Aston Executive MBA. In this series, Geoff and Katrina interview Aston University alumni – some of the UK’s most employable graduates, and hear the remarkable stories of where their careers have taken them. Aston has more than 100,000 alumni in 100 countries around the world, and between them, they’re building multi-million-pound empires, saving lives, competing in the Olympics, making TV appearances, getting themselves on Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, uncovering possibilities in AI, and a whole lot more. Get ready to be inspired, as we uncover what some of our alumni did, after Aston.

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After Aston I... Project managed a new Cadbury chocolate bar

Aug 06 2024 25 mins  
In this season finale of the After Aston I… podcast, hosts Katrina and Geoff are joined by Rachel Krol, a Project Engineering Manager at Mondelēz International. Rachel, an Aston University alumna with a degree in mechanical engineering, shares insights about her exciting role with the snack giant. She discusses her involvement in various projects, including the production of wel

After Aston I... lived and worked in 8 countries

Jul 02 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, co-hosts Abby, who is filling in for Katrina, and Geoff, engage in a captivating conversation with Aston alumnus James Henderson. Graduating from Aston University in 1990 with a degree in Management and Administrative Studies, James has built an illustrious career in the luxury goods industry, including prestigious roles in Formula O

After Aston I... oversaw £6 billion of assets

Jun 05 2024 29 mins  
In this episode, Katrina and Geoff speak to Sue Noffke, an Aston University alumna who has built a successful career in the finance sector. Graduating in 1989 with a degree in business and biochemistry, Sue gained early experience in investment during her placement year at Schroders, a global asset management company. She returned to Schroders post-graduation and has risen to head

After Aston I... taught thousands of people to be better leaders

May 07 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of the After Aston I… podcast, guest host Abby steps in for Katrina to join Geoff and discuss leadership and personal growth with Paul Matthews, an Aston alumnus and leadership coach based in Australia. Paul shares his journey from working in corporate roles across various sectors in the UK and Australia to establishing his own leadership coaching practice. He emp

After Aston I... became a BBC Breakfast Presenter

Apr 02 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of the ‘After Aston I…’ podcast, Katrina and Geoff interview Grace Smith, an Aston University alumna with an exciting career in the media industry. With a background in public policy and social studies, Grace initially ventured into roles unrelated to her current profession, including working as a corporate tax inspector. However, following a lockdown project,

After Aston I... moved my career to Norway

Mar 05 2024 27 mins  
In this episode of ‘After Aston I…’, Katrina and Geoff chat to Gabriella Bossman, a 2015 Politics and International Relations graduate who’s moved her career to Norway. They chat about Gabriella’s experience working and running a business in a different culture, her observations about the importance of language, the approach to work-life balance in Norway, the differences

After Aston I... went on The Apprentice

Feb 05 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, hosts Katrina and Geoff welcome Simba Rwambiwa, the co-founder and managing director of Palm Love Care Services. Simba shares how his personal experience of looking after his late mother inspired him to start his own healthcare company focused on providing in-home care. He explains the positive impact of in-home care on the quality o

After Aston I... worked with Kylie Minogue

Jan 07 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Katrina and Geoff delve into the music industry with Sunjay Kohli, an Aston alumnus who has worked with major companies such as Ticketmaster International, Warner Music Group, and BMG. Sunjay shares valuable insights into the music industry and advises those aspiring to work at a record label. He discusses how he navigated the corporate and 'glitzy' sides of the b

After Aston I... became an award-winning cocktail entrepreneur

Dec 04 2023 28 mins  
In this episode, Katrina and Geoff sit down with Aston alumna Grace Ubawuchi, Founder and CEO of the innovative frozen cocktail brand Xīn and Voltaire. Grace takes us through her journey from being a Business and International Relations student at Aston University to becoming a trailblazer in the drinks industry. Throughout the conversation, Grace emphasizes the importance of pro

After Aston I... founded a global football franchise

Nov 03 2023 21 mins  
In this episode, Katrina and Geoff speak with Christine Kelly, an Aston University alumna and the founder of 'Little Kickers', the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school football academy and an international franchise program.Christine talks about her journey from graduating with a degree in International Business and Modern Languages to her career in finance, why she dec