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CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries. Andy Follows
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CAREER-VIEW MIRROR offers career lessons from the experiences of senior leaders and rising stars in the exciting global automotive industry. Aquilae's Managing Director, Andy Follows, hosts candid conversations, reflecting on their career journeys to help you with yours.
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Nina Hubig: playing to her strengths and overcoming her fears to realise her dream to work in academia.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Nina Hubig.Nina is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at Clemson University, specializing in data science and AI, particularly within the context of biomedical and social network analysis. She earned her Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, where her research focused on developing new data science algorithms. Nina is actively involved in projects that apply AI and data science, such as the development of a Flood...
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Chris Barrett: the automotive sales director turned entrepreneur, streamlining and automating vehicle preparation and stock management.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Chris Barrett.Chris is the founder and Managing Director of vAutoStock. The company provides a suite of technology solutions designed to help dealers manage vehicle preparation, vehicle stock location and stock management. These include vAutoPrep, vAutoTrack and vAutoService and they are just about to launch vAutoBots. Chris founded the company in 2015 having worked for 17 years in dealerships, including roles such as ...
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Jane Cusdin-Harris: living her values of creativity, curiosity and justice advocating for women's advancement in the workplace.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Jane Cusdin-Harris.Jane is the founder of Cusdin Consulting, a company with the purpose of empowering businesses and organisations to attract, nurture, and retain female talent throughout their professional journeys.During a 24-year career in the automotive industry, Jane has worked in commercial transformation programmes, gaining invaluable insights while navigating the complexities of a predominantly male-dominated sector. Her journey...
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Stéphane Crasnier: the car fan embracing the chance to lead change and people in France, China and Australia.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Stéphane Crasnier.Stéphane is Group Chief Officer Fleet & Operations at Europcar Mobility Group a role he's held since September 1st 2023. Prior to joining Europcar Stéphane enjoyed an 18 year career with BMW Group during which he held roles in corporate sales, sales volume planning, fleet management and leasing in France, China and Australia, culminating with him being the President and Managing Director of Alphabet France.He descr...
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Larry Sutton: The founder of RNR Tire Express whose motto is "Serve not Service" and whose purpose driven stores bring quality tyres to consumers regardless of financial circumstances.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Larry Sutton.Larry is the founder and CEO of RNR Tire Express. Larry established RNR Tire Express in 2000 in Tampa, FL as a company that gives consumers access to quality, name-brand tires regardless of budget or financial circumstance. It’s since grown to over 190 locations in nearly 30 states with many more stores planned.Larry’s been interested in sales since high school, when he sold inventory from his uncle’s TV and appliance busin...
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Jodie Monaghan: an inspiring leader who thrives on responsibility who's navigating a successful automotive career fuelled by curiosity, ambition and an appetite for learning.
In this episode we are celebrating the career to date of Jodie Monaghan.Jodie is Customer Experience Director at Tusker. Tusker is an award winning car leasing company, the largest salary sacrifice scheme provider in the UK and now part of Lloyds Banking Group. Jodie joined Tusker in 2015 as Head of Academy, where she was responsible for training and developing their people. Prior to joining Tusker, Jodie spent over ten years at Alphabet in a variety of roles.In our conversation Jodie reveals...