Interviews

To have a diverse economy, we must support the development both of our home grown talent, whilst also encouraging inward talent to experience our wonderful hospitality and expert professional services, enriching our local talent pool with diversity of thought and experience.

For our island to work effectively, and develop itself for the future, it needs its community to contribute to the public ecosystem which is essential to how the island functions.

A risk averse culture and over regulation has prevented essential decisions being taken and stymied delivery. We need to replicate the ‘can do’ culture of earlier decades.

I realised that if I really wanted to be a part of creating a fairer world, I needed to be an ally and to be prepared to stick my head above the parapet.

I’d encourage Jersey’s entrepreneurs to have a growth mindset not necessarily to conquer the whole world, but to expand outside the confines of the Island

Through the CMI and IoD I’ve been able to acquire the skills and qualifications, alongside my practical experience to successfully rise to senior management.

I am most proud of changing the perception of Highlands College and improving its reputation. The staff and the students were special and the only thing I miss in retirement is not seeing them on a daily basis.