Terry Webster

Country: United Kingdom
Sector: Management Consulting
Job title: Consulting Director
Subject of study: Mathematical Statistics and Operational Research
Year of graduation: 1992
Type/Level of study: Undergraduate

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Lindis Consultin

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

Qualified as an Actuary Worked for insurers and Consultancies. Now a Self-Employed consultant. Expertise in Pensions and Internal Audit for Insurers MBA at Exeter 2016/17.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

As a maths / stats graduate becoming an Actuary seemed a logical step, which I’ve not regretted. I enjoy the academic rigour, problem solving and people interactions.

Please tell us if you were a member of any societies, groups or sports clubs?

Badminton Club and Walking Club.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

Both my under graduate degree and Masters were hugely rewarding. I most enjoyed being stretched and challenged and working in teams. The form will not let me enter that I completed my MBA in 2017 as a mature student.

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

Teaching quality and environment.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

Teaching quality / reputation and environment.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Listening, research and networking.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Listen, research and network.

What are your plans for the future?

No plans as such, just continue what I’m doing, be receptive to offers and see where I end up.

 

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