
Alumni Matters
The Cranfield University alumni podcast channel, Alumni Matters, covers a wide range of topics from Cranfield conferences, prominent alumni and our world-class faculty.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 8: Nigel Leishman
In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Maxime Debry interviews fellow Cranfield alumnus Nigel Leishman (MSc Air Transport 1992). Nigel is Executive Vice President & Global Head of Marketing based at LCI’s Singapore representative off...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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55:27

Episode 7: Arif Ghouse
In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Cranfield alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Arif Ghouse (MSc Air Transport 1990), Airport Director and Seattle Paine Field. Arif shares insights into his own career path – including how he discovered ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:44

Alumni Matters: How AI and data could personalise higher education in the future
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:00

Episode 6: Marie-Pierre Dhers
In this episode of Aviation alumni portraits, Maxime Debry interviews fellow Cranfield alumna Marie-Pierre Dhers (MSc Air Transport 1990). Marie is CEO and Founder of MP&Partnairs – providing strategic and financial services to entrepreneur...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:48

Episode 5: Liz Savage, Non-Executive Director
Cranfield aviation alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Liz Savage (MSc Air Transport 1995). Liz is a Company Director in the travel and tourism industry, currently holding Non-Executive Director roles at organisations including Intrepid Travel, Auc...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:45

Episode 4: Jochen Schnadt, Senior Aviation Executive
Cranfield aviation alumnus Maxime Debry interviews Jochen Schnadt (MSc Air Transport Management 2002), Senior Aviation Executive, discussing his career path, what led him to study for his MSc at Cranfield and providing insights into the aviatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:46

Leadership on-the-go: Charan Sekhon (MSc Energy Conservation and the Environment 1997)
Jenny Robinson interviews Charan Sekhon, Founder and Chair at SEVA Trust UK and local councillor, about his experiences of leadership and the work his charity has done to support Cranfield University students and the local Cranfield community d...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:01

Alumni Matters: The chemistry behind bonfire night and the gun powder plot
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:44

Episode 3: Thomas Chatfield, CEO, Camber Aviation Management
Cranfield aviation alumni Maxime Debry and Tom Chatfield (Executive MSc Air Transport Management 2004), CEO at Camber Aviation Management, discuss Tom's career path, what makes him passionate about private aviation, the impact of Covid-19 on de...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:13

Leadership on-the-go: Jennifer Cassar (MSc Forensic and Engineering Science 2004)
Phil Renshaw interviews Jennifer Cassar about her experiences of leadership in her role as Program Manager at the Canadian Department of National Defence and being a female leader in a male dominated environment.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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31:08

Episode 2: Nadeem Sultan, CEO, Cargo LogicAir UK
Aviation alumni Maxime Debry and Nadeem Sultan (MSc Air Transport Management 2002), CEO of Cargo LogicAir UK discuss Nadeem's career path and the impact of Covid-19 on the air cargo industry.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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58:21

Episode 1: Taking a leap and managing risks: the journey to becoming a solopreneur
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:28

Episode 3: Marketing in a crisis and the future of the digital marketing industry
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:44

Leadership on-the-go - Sandra Krisberga (MSc Managing Organisational Performance 2015)
Jenny Robinson talks to Sandra Krisberga about how she uses her leadership skills to build and strengthen client relationships.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:16

Leadership on-the-go: Gabriel Marty (MSc Environmental Management for Business 2009)
Phil Renshaw interviews Gabriel Marty on his experience in dealing with different cultures and nationalities while drawing on his experience as an energy and climate change analyst and working on the Paris Climate Agreement negotiations.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:04

Leadership on-the-go: Jose Dhooma (MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2008)
Jenny Robinson interviews Jose Dhooma about his management and leadership style and his experience at complex events, such as the Rio Olympics, when dealing with different cultures and understandings.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:33

Episode 1: Julian Carr, Aviation Director, Manchester Airport.
Aviation alumni Maxime Debry and Julian Carr (MSc Air Transport Management 2002), Aviation Director, Manchester Airport, discuss Julian's career including his career decisions and ambitions. Julian also shares his advice for people interested i...
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56:06

Leadership on-the-go: Kim Lafferty (DBA)
Phil Renshaw interviews Kim Lafferty about her leadership experience and the difference between leadership and coaching.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:02

Leadership on-the-go: Daphne de Jong (MSc Astronautics and Space Engineering 2015)
Jenny Robinson interviews Daphne de Jong about what it is like to be a woman and a leader in a tech industry and what she learned about leadership and people from summiting Mount Everest.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:26

Leadership on-the-go: Dr Sarah Qureshi (PhD Aerospace 2016)
Dr Phil Renshaw interviews Dr Sarah Qureshi about how being an entrepreneur affects how you lead, manage and develop your own team, and creating adaptability in the team.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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16:52

Leadership on-the-go: Etienne Borg Cardona (Residential Executive Development - Director As Strategic Leader 2013)
Phil Renshaw interviews Etienne Borg Cardona about his career, how his leadership style has changed due to his time at Cranfield, and his devotion to building trust and accountability to achieve success with his teams.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:43
