Ep. 26: Rob Alexander: Forging A Successful Career Path In Finance

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 26 of The Full Circl Podcast! Today we’re joined by Rob Alexander who is the Chief Financial Officer at Pinsent Masons, a distinguished international law firm. Rob takes us on a journey from his roots in Portsmouth to his current pivotal role in steering the financial direction of a global legal powerhouse. Rob shares about his upbringing in Portsmouth, his time studying for a degree in history, and transitioning to accounting, where Rob addresses the challenges he faced, emphasising the importance of asking questions and seeking information when entering a new field. He encourages listeners to align personal interests with an organisation's work to stand out during interviews, highlighting the evolving landscape of career accessibility and the increasing recognition of diversity as a business imperative in today's professional world. The Full Circl Podcast takes a closer look into the lives and stories of aspirational leaders worldwide. A range of powerful themes are explored throughout each episode such as; the powerful stories of these Leaders, their pathway to success, and advice to Future Leaders. Find out more at - http://www.circl.org Follow us on Instagram - @‌Circlgram Follow us on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/circllearning Be sure to like and subscribe for more episodes! Thank you for listening.