Massimiliano Gritti (MG) (BSc Business Studies, 2016) and business partner Elliot Aeschlimann (EA) are men with an eye for style and craftsmanship. Their site, Bombinate.com, offers a curated collection of Europe’s finest niche brands, all in one place. We caught up with these dapper go-getters. Tell me about your time at Cass! MG) I was…Continue Reading Style and Substance
Getting Flushed
While most people would want to avoid their hard work going down the drain, that’s precisely the objective of our award-winning entrepreneurs Al Bozorgi (Cultural and Creative Industries, 2017) and Elle McIntosh (Elle studied BSc Biomedical Science at the University of Bedfordshire (2015), before studying Business Administration in 2016 at City, University of London). Creators…Continue Reading Getting Flushed
Through His Lens
Shooting Producer/Director James Hill (Psychology, 2011) took the skills he learned from his Psychology degree to make his dream job a reality. Here James steps out from behind the camera to tell us a story he knows very well; his own one. Can you tell me about your time at City? I loved my time…Continue Reading Through His Lens
British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2017
Contents Congratulations to the following alumni who have won a British Council Study UK Alumni Award: Egypt Professional Achievement Award: Sherif Hefni (PG Dip. Professional Legal Skills, 2010) Malaysia Entrepreneurial Award: Mary-Ann Ooi Suan Kim (Bar Vocational Course, 2007) Read more about Mary-Ann. Mexico Professional Achievement Award: Dr Jorge Sigal Sefchovich (PhD Music, 2003) Image…Continue Reading British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2017
Prepared for Success
Deniz Sasal (Executive MBA, 2013) has taken control of his own destiny, and wants to help you take control of yours too! He’s sharing insider hiring information at The Career Mastery and on YouTube, and helping you get further in your career at Landing Interviews Guaranteed. We asked him how it happened. Tell me about…Continue Reading Prepared for Success
Producing Magic
MBA alumnus Patrick Fischer (right, with business partner Richard, left) (Executive MBA, 2012) has added to his undergraduate film degree with MBA business know-how to form Creativity Media and its investment company Creativity Capital, combining film investment and post-production – with exciting outcomes. BAFTA-winning “Under the Shadow” was both part-funded and post-produced by Patrick and…Continue Reading Producing Magic
Breaking the Money Taboo
Emilie Bellet came to Cass as part of her degree at ESCP in Paris, and then moved to London when she graduated. She’s always been ‘good’ at earning money, but saving….less so. Her new company, Vestpod, is all about informing women about how to be smart with their finances. We sat down for a chat…Continue Reading Breaking the Money Taboo
Brewing Up A Dream
Tom Miller (TM), James Cartwright (JC) and Chris Mortensen (CM) studied their Executive MBA at Cass from 2012 to 2014. Now, alongside their full-time roles, they mentor Cass students, and over the past 12 months started up their own craft beer company, Elemental Brew House. We sat down over a beer (obviously) to talk with…Continue Reading Brewing Up A Dream
#CityJournalism40: Mickey Carroll and Lucy Palmer
As the journalism department prepares to celebrate its 40th year, alumnae Mickey Carroll and Lucy Palmer took time out of their busy (but exciting) schedules to tell us a little bit about their student experience at City. So student life at City, what was it like? Mickey: I loved it at City. I joined in…Continue Reading #CityJournalism40: Mickey Carroll and Lucy Palmer
New Year’s Honours 2017
Congratulations to the following alumni who have all been named in the New Year’s Honours list 2017: Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) • Caroline Miller, MA Cultural Leadership 2009 Executive Director Orlando Ballet, Lately Director, Dance UK. For services to the Arts. • Caroline Ross, PG Dip Law 1998 & Professional…Continue Reading New Year’s Honours 2017