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Finally, the spring lineup! See below the exciting group of events we've got in store for you. 

 

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Mr. Keith Williams

CEO of British Airways

 

Friday, 17 February - 6:30PM

Venue: Buchanan Lecture Theatre

 

Keith Williams became British Airways’ chief executive in January 2011, following the merger with Iberia.

 

As chief financial officer of British Airways over the previous five years, he played a leading part in the airline’s achievement of a record operating margin in 2007, before steering it through the worst recession in its history and masterminding a solution to its long-standing pensions deficit.

 

Keith’s previous employers included Apple, Arthur Andersen and Boots plc.

He is a graduate of Liverpool University, where he obtained a first class honours degree in history and archaeology.

 

Interview with Mr. Williams

 

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Speaker and Networking Event

 

Thursday, 1 March - Time: TBA

Venue: TBA

 

The Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm and the world's leading advisor on business strategy.

 

Since its inception in 1963, BCG continues to lead the way on issues at the vanguard of management thinking and practice, such as global advantage, adaptive strategy, talent and leadership, and the digital economy.

 

Many of BCG's deepest client relationships have been with companies that transformed their industries. This tradition of transforming businesses and industries continues to motivate them today.

 

BCG is one of heaviest graduate recruiters in the management consulting sector and are constantly searching for fresh talent and potential consultants at universities like St Andrews.

 

Check out their careers page and mark your calendars for this event where you will have the rare opportunity to learn more about the consulting sector from the foremost leaders of the industry, have a question and answer session with a BCG Senior Partner, and network with BCG consultants and recruiters over wine.

 

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Mr. Jon French

Vice President, Global Sales of HTC

 

Friday, 9 March - 6:30PM

Venue: TBA

 

Mr. Jon French served as CEO of HTC UK until he was promoted to VP of Global Sales in March 2011.

 

HTC produces powerful handsets that continually push the boundaries of innovation to provide true mobile freedom. Founded in 1997, it is one of the fastest-growing companies in the mobile sector and has achieved remarkable recognition over the past couple of years. Since 2011, HTC has committed to a strategic partnership and investment with Dr. Dre's Beats™ Electronics LLC.

 

A bit more about Mr. French

HTC UK

 

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Mr. Philippe Gas

CEO of Euro Disney S.A.S.

 

Wednesday, 11 April - 6:30PM

Venue: TBA

 

Philippe Gas is a 21-year Disney veteran and currently serves as Président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Euro Disney S.C.A. and Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., the operator of Disneyland® Resort Paris. Mr. Gas has extensive experience with both Euro Disney and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts worldwide.

 

After having completed his master of law from the University of Paris Assas, he joined the Disney organization in 1991 as Finance Controller and was a member of the opening team at Disneyland Resort Paris.

 

Check out these other links about Philippe Gas:

Disney's interview with Philippe Gas

LinkedIn

 

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Dr. Ralf Speth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEO of Jaguar Land Rover

The Jaguar Land Rover company was established when Tata Motors acquired the Jaguar and Land Rover businesses from Ford. Dr. Ralf Speth has held the post of Chief Executive Officer at Jaguar Land Rover since February 2010.

 

 

Tuesday, 17 April - 6:30PM

Venue: TBA

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Mr. David Abraham

CEO of Channel 4

 

Thursday, 26 April - 6:30PM

Venue: TBA

 

David became Channel 4's sixth Chief Executive in May 2010. Prior to this he was Chief Executive of UKTV, where he led the re-launch of the G2 channel as Dave.

 

Between 2005-2007, David was President and General Manager for TLC at Discovery Networks USA, where he oversaw all content investment and strategy. Between 2001-2005 David was General Manager of Discovery Networks UK.

 

David began his career in 1984 at advertising agency Benton and Bowles and was a founding partner and Chief Operating Officer at independent advertising agency St Luke's.

 

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Mr. Ben Lewis

CEO of   

 

 

 

River Island is a fashion leader of the British High Street. The brand has over 260 stores across the UK and Ireland.

Mr. Ben Lewis has served as CEO of River Island since April 2011. With over 20 years of experience with the brand, he had served as COO since 2007.

River Island

Mr. Lewis on reinspiring the River Island brand

 

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Friday, 4 May - 6:30PM

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PAST - Memories we like to look back and learn from.

 

22 March 2011

 

Mr. Ry Morgan

Founder & CEO, Pleasecycle

 

The (Quick) Rise to the Top

(Student to CEO in 6 months)

 

An exclusive talk hosted by Ry Morgan, the CEO of Pleasecycle and an ex-St Andrews student, who shared with students of St Andrews the insight into his journey to becoming his own boss, and revealing the secrets to setting and sustaining a new corporation.

 

 

21 October 2010

 

Mr. James Quincy

President for Northwest Europe

and Nordics, Coca Cola

 

Coca-Cola’s Acquisitions

in the Current Economy

 

We are honoured to have had Mr. James Quincey, Coca-Cola’s President of northwest Europe and Nordics come and speak to us on  “Coca-Cola’s Acquisitions in the Current Economy” on the 21st of October.

 

 

12 March 2010

 

Mr. Kevin Roberts

Global CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi

 

Making it in Today's Post

Catastrophe World

 

To date, this has been one of our most exciting events.  Mr.. Roberts is a world renowned advertising guru and public speaker.  He kindly agreed to fly in from New York to give a talk to the Management Society about where the current economic crises will lead us and insights on the rapid growth and future of the advertising industry.

 

We are very lucky to have had him visit!

 

8 December 2009

 

Mr. Peter Williams

Founder & CEO, Jack Wills

 

The Founding of Jack Wills

and Brand Building in the

21st Century

 

The Management Society was very fortunate to have the man behind Jack Wills come and speak to students of St Andrews about how, at the ripe age of 24, he built one of the fastest growing and most popular prep clothing retailers in the world. 

 

25 November 2009

 

Mr. Mike Davies

CEO, Thorntons

 

Thorntons: A Business Tale

 

The Management Society had the honour to present the CEO of Thorntons, Mike Davies to the University of St Andrews. This proved to be an influential and very interesting talk given by a leading British chocolate company.

Of course, the attendees were presented with plenty of chocolates to enjoy! 

 

 

12 March 2009

 

Mr. Michele Norsa

CEO, Salvatore Ferragamo

 

Strategy in the Fashion Industry

 

With over 250 attendees, this event was a massive success! 

Not only interesting but very informative as well, Mr. Norsa

presented a perfectly balanced mix of business strategy and

insights into the fashion industry which proved to be

enjoyable for all present.

 

One of the student reviews we received: “Thank you very much for organising last night’s event. It was a great pleasure to have such a interesting and sophisticated figure speaking. I am sure that this was one of the most enjoyed Management events by the students, also due to the nature of the company Mr Norsa represents. I hope that we will see more of these events in the future, you guys did a very good job.”