James Lipton

Senior Manager, Consumer Analytics, Walgreens Boots Alliance

After nine years at Walgreen Boots Alliance, James Lipton is well versed in all things data analysis. We really wanted to understand what analysts do and we couldn’t think of anyone better to tell us all about it.


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Mike Wheeler

Home Category Director, Shop Direct

Mike has been using data to tell stories for 15 years and now he is leading a team of 60 to take very.co.uk to the next level.


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Valpreet Khaira

IT Analyst, Freemans Grattan Holdings

Valpreet is the newest IT Analyst at Freemans Grattan Holdings, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t already leading projects.


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Alastair Aldous

Books, News and Confectionery Trading Director, WHSmith

From Finance Graduate to Trading Director, hear how Al Aldous has made his career work for him!


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Ellie Pickles

Online Campaign Manager, Freeman Grattan Holdings

Life is busy for Ellie Pickles, there is a lot to being an Online Campaign Manager at Freeman Grattan Holdings!


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Sarah Hackett

Pharmacy Adviser Apprentice, Boots

Sarah is part of a new breed of employees, learning whilst she is earning couldn’t have ever been a better decision.


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Charlotte Horne

Assistant Commercial Development Manager, Boots

Charlotte shares how she went from the pharmacy counter to managing pharmacy services for 300 Boots stores.


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Yildiz Oktar

Quality Technologist at Sainsbury’s, Sainsbury’s

Meet Yildiz, she is making sure the food in your basket is always at its best.