Going for Gold
Join the Chartered Banker Institute’s Scotland Member Network for an inspiring event with Douglas Fordyce, former gymnast and member of the Britain’s Got Talent-winning group, Spellbound.
Douglas will share his journey from elite sports to a successful career in finance.
Discover how the discipline, focus, goal setting and resilience required in gymnastics translates into success in finance.
Learn valuable insights on the skills and techniques used in sport and how they can be utilised in any industry.
Chair
Andrew is an award-winning PR who has worked in communications for 20 years and currently manages media relations for NatWest, having previously worked for the BBC, National Theatre of Scotland and Assembly. Recent banking PR campaigns include working with comedian Paul Black to create the “Money Mule Man” and raise awareness of money muling and working with Manchester United goalkeeper Emily Ramsey to help give customers savings tips. Andrew is also the chair of the Chartered Banker Institute’s Scotland Member Network, a member of BAFTA Scotland and was previously a Non-Executive Director at Capital Theatres.
Speaker
- Started competing at the age of 6
- World Champion in 2006 and 2010
- Numerous World and European titles between 2006-2010
- BGT Winner 2010
- Went on to perform professionally all over the world up until 2021 (Covid!)
- Decided to hang up the Lycra and found myself in sales, realising there are many transferable skills.
- Now an Account Manager at Lending Crowd
Thursday 28th November 2024
13:00 - 13:45 GMT
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