Presentation by Geoffrey Dennis, Chief Executive at CARE International, at University of Sussex Alumni Masterclass, 5th May 2010

6. Sussex University: 6 Sussex University – MA in Urban and Regional Studies Why Sussex? – good hockey team, played for University and Sussex County Ran out of money, so initially worked in a restaurant in Brighton and Falmer Bar Then joined Cunard to finish my dissertation

7. Commercial Sector - Consultancy 7 Consultancy multinational – joined as economist, set up department then division, then promoted to Main board. 2 nd Consultancy company as CEO

8. Charity 8 Decided on a complete career change: British Red Cross – International Director (5 years) International Red Cross – Country Director, DPR (North) Korea (1 Year) International Red Cross – Regional Director, South Asia, based in Delhi (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan). (3 years)

9. Charity - Continued 9 Returned to London – CEO large homeless and elderly care charity CEO CARE International, UK and now main board of CARE International Globally, (6years)

10. Stages in my life – why change 10 Esso Assesment and future Cunard Opportunity to get involved in overseas development 1st Consultants Head hunted 2nd Consultants Decided on career change Red Cross - London Desire to work overseas Red Cross - overseas Chance to be a CEO of a very interesting charity Homeless/Elderly Care Charity Chance to head CARE International

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