Tell us about yourself.
I hold a strong belief that making opportunity and knowledge accessible serves as a pathway to social progress. Particularly in view of the global challenges we continue to face, it is important that we work to avoid becoming divided. I believe that affordable, reliable access to modern energy is a key enabler of health, education and prosperity – and have worked passionately for a number of years to advance projects and strategy related to clean energy, and electrification.
Originally from Canada, I have had the opportunity to work in many different jurisdictions and am currently based in London with my family, who are my source of motivation and inspiration.
What’s your current job?
Chief Operating Officer at Pulse Clean Energy, a UK based company focused on providing energy system stability.
Why did you choose to study the EGMiM programme?
At the time, I was exploring a number of different paths to expand my horizons. I wanted to find a differentiated approach to learning with international exposure that was geared toward social sciences and soft skill development. Both EGMiM and LSE were a great fit in their approach and the programme design was ideal - allowing me to continue working throughout.
How has EGMiM benefitted your career?
The EGMiM experience made me more thoughtful and shifted my perspective on the art of the possible. The people I met and the foundational knowledge that was built while in the EGMiM, gave me the confidence to make a major shift in my career shortly after graduating. Since completing EGMiM, I have had the opportunity to serve as a founder, lead the development of a new business, and more directly align my personal values with my work.
Did you make any lasting friendships?
I made a number of strong and lasting friendships. Without a doubt, developing these are the most cherished parts of my time in EGMiM and at LSE. My classmates were truly exceptional people who helped to shape my direction at a key point in my life. I continue to see a few of them regularly and look forward to seeing everyone again soon as travel returns.
What is one piece of advice you would give to those who will start the programme next year?
Invest the effort in getting to know your classmates. Spend as much time with them as you can and listen to everything they have to say. If you disagree with someone about something – keep discussing. The collection of experiences that you’ll find in a room full of a few dozen people from all over the world who are seeking to expand themselves is a special thing that doesn’t exist in very many places. Cherish the time you have with that group of people, it moves quickly.
What was the most challenging aspect of the programme?
If you choose to keep working while studying, the balance of travel, assignments, and a day-job can become challenging. I was just figuring out how to manage it effectively as the programme finished – but maybe that was the intended result?
What was your favourite module and why?
Organisational behaviour. I didn’t know nearly enough about the concepts and much of it was entirely foreign when we started. It was a catalyst to me spending much more time trying to improve soft skills and understand things that I hadn’t even considered before. To be clear, I enjoyed all of it – but that module pushed me to think about things I hadn’t considered before.
What is your best memory about EGMiM?
Too many to count, but certainly many in The George.
An early morning run around the bay in Singapore.
Name three personality traits of an EGMiM student?
Curious
Determined
Caring