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Our panellists will share their career journeys, the challenges they have overcome and risks and rewards they have experienced. We will explore plans and pathways into your future and talk about how important confidence and optimism is for your success.

HELLO CAREER SPEAKERS

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Lauren Reed

Lauren Reed

Internal Recruiter at The Platinum Care Solutions Group
A keen cinemagoer and avid cosplayer, I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. I am passionate about the Healthcare industry and love the fact that no two days (or people) are ever the same.

Neil Hall

Service Manager at Star Community Housing
Neil is working to support Star’s ambitious leap into supported accommodation, care and children’s homes. Managing a small team under the banner of Star Community removing the barriers that the sector may have for the clients we support.
Anouk Schouten

Anouk Schouten

Project Analyst at American Express
I am from The Netherlands and moved to Brighton three years ago. I’ve always had an interest in business and project management which is why I love my job at American Express, but I am also very passionate about dogs and baking cakes.

James Donovan

Project Analyst in Contact Capabilities Transformation for American Express
I’m on the American Express graduate scheme and currently manage an external supplier of automation tools. Outside of work, I enjoy cycle touring, going to gigs and reading.

Andi Hirons

People Director at The Grand Brighton, recent winner of the Cateys 2019 “Best Employer in Hospitality” award.
Andi Hirons is currently People Director at The Grand Brighton, recent winner of the Cateys 2019 “Best Employer in Hospitality” award. Now in her 17th year at the iconic Brighton hotel, Andi is responsible for driving the hotel’s positive people culture and is at the forefront of developing employee engagement and retention initiatives. From progressing the hotel’s future leaders through academy training programmes to implementing company perk platforms, Andi is passionate about creating an environment for continual development and recognition among The Grand team. Prior to joining The Grand Brighton as Deputy General Manager, Andi started her career in hospitality back in 1995 at Whitbread Hotels and has also held previous positions as Operations Manager and Food & Beverage Manager at Marriott International in various UK locations. Andi balances her time way from the hotel with her family and her love of the outdoors, and can be found either exploring the country in her campervan, or as a dedicated community and charity fundraiser to causes close her heart, hiking some exceptionally long walks!

James Donovan

Project Analyst in Contact Capabilities Transformation for American Express
I’m on the American Express graduate scheme and currently manage an external supplier of automation tools. Outside of work, I enjoy cycle touring, going to gigs and reading.

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Audrey Hepburn