Management Meets PODCAST

What does it take to navigate a global career in 2026? In this Season 4 review, Host Katie Calvert Jones and Producer Becky Toogood recap the most powerful messages from founders, brand leaders and social entrepreneurs who started their journeys at the University of Bath School of Management. This episode tackles the realities of entrepreneurship, international relocation, sustainable ambition. an...

In the Season 4 finale of Management Meets, Professor Steve Brammer and Katie Calvert Jones are joined by MBA alumnus Martin Callow, Global Strategy Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Bonds Program.  Listen and discover: The moment Martin witnessed environmental change firsthand, and how it shaped his career Why understanding finance has become essential for conservation leaders The power of...

In this episode of Management Meets , hosts Katie Calvert-Jones and Professor Steve Brammer are joined by alumnus Nishchay Gogia , founder of 1947 Productions. Nishchay reflects on his journey from Mumbai to Bath, and how his time at the School of Management shaped both his personal and professional outlook. Arriving in 2008 at the height of the global financial crisis, he shares how uncertainty,...

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie Calvert-Jones speaks with Kelvin Hughes - BSc Business 2010 alumnus and founder of Picanto Partners, a consultancy helping social enterprises and mission-driven organisations scale their impact. Kelvin shares his career journey from the corporate world at Morgan Stanley, Nestlé and Unilever to leading a sanitation social enterprise in Ghana and launching...

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie speaks with international management alumna Maya Khurana, founder of STÆRKE, a Scandinavian-inspired gym accessories brand designed for women who lift.   Maya shares her path after the School of Management, making the pivot from a career in tech in London to life as an entrepreneur living in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on marketing and design.   Liste...

In this episode of the School of Management podcast, Katie sits down with Clem Grellety, Key Account Manager for Christian Dior Fragrances based in New York.   Clem shares her journey from studying International Management at the University of Bath, School of Management, to building a successful global career working with top beauty brands including Michael Kors, Tom Ford, DKNY and Dior.   Listen...

Katie and In-House Producer Becky take a look back at their 2025 highlights from the Management Meets podcast.

In the first episode of series four, Katie sits down with Max Teichert, founder and CEO of Track Titan, an AI driver coaching startup. Max shares how studying international management at the School of Management helped him merge his passion for racing and entrepreneurship, getting him to where he is today. His formative experiences at Bath include his involvement in the British University's kartin...

In series four, Management Meets is going international. Join Steve and Katie on a world tour, meeting graduates across the globe leading change and innovation in their industries.   From motorsport to high-end fashion, listen along and join us on our journey to celebrate the international impact of your School of Management community.  

In the final episode of series three ‘Business for Good’, Katie is joined by MBA graduate , Kirsty Matthews. Kirsty is CEO of charity DFN Project Search , a UK charity enabling young adults who have a learning disability or autism spectrum condition to secure permanent employment.   Listen and learn more about the external challenges facing charities, the importance of financial sustainability in...

In this episode of 'Management Meets,' Katie and Steve talk with PhD alumna Philippa Kindon, Business Development Manager at Mayden. Mayden’s flagship product, Iaptus, supports mental health patients through providing digital technology solutions to healthcare organisations such as the NHS.   Philippa discusses the evolving needs of the healthcare sector, and how Mayden’s data-driven decision-maki...

In this episode of 'Management Meets,'Steve and Katie are joined by Class of 2013 BSc Economics alumnus, Xiaoyu Zhang. Xiaoyu is Global Institutional Director and Head of China at AmplifyMe. Through simulations, AmplifyMe ‘gamifies’ financial roles, making the finance industry more accessible and engaging for students worldwide.   Throughout his career, Xiaoyu has been committed to helping student...

In this episode of Management Meets, Steve and Katie sit down with Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching on MBA Programmes, Dr. Jane Ellis-Brush, to discuss her extensive career and impact on community inclusion in the South West. Jane completed her PhD in commercial relationships at the School of Management in 1999 and has held numerous leadership roles, formerly serving as Managing Director f...

BSc Business alumnus and US General Manager at sustainable personal care company, Wild, Harry Symes-Thompson, discusses how his placement at HelloFresh led to becoming Wild’s first official employee, contributing to the company's rapid growth and leading their expansion into the US market. Harry explains how Wild has maintained a strong company culture through hiring practices, positive leadership...

In this episode of Management Meets, hosts Professor Steve Brammer and Katie Calvert-Jones welcome Executive MBA alumnus Hugo Adams . As CEO of sustainable packaging startup, Kelpi, Hugo shares his stories from his extensive career scaling innovative startups, including roles at The Body Shop, Kraft Foods, Dyson and SuperDry - working closely with entrepreneurs such as Anita Roddick and James Dyso...

Want more from your alumni network? Management Meets is back for series three. Professor Steve Brammer and Katie Calvert-Jones welcome more business leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs from the School of Management’s vibrant alumni community. In this series, we unpack themes such as company culture and business values.  Tune in, subscribe and get inspired as alumni generously share their tale...

In this final episode of Management Meets' second season, Steve and Katie are joined by James Courtney , a 2017 BSc Business alumnus and current Bath Executive MBA student. As CEO and co-founder of Lux Rewards, James shares his entrepreneurial journey from starting up during his undergraduate placement to recent acquisition. James looks back on LUX Rewards’ pivotal moments, including the impact of...

In this episode of Management Meets, host Katie Calvert Jones explores the theme of resilience with Grace Marshall, class of 2002 BSc International Management with Modern Languages alumna, award-winning author, speaker, and coach. Grace shares her experience and philosophy on failure, struggle and resilience, providing practical advice on how to build resilient teams and environments within organi...

In this episode of Management Meets, Katie and Steve are joined by BSc International Management graduate Yesim Nicholson, founder of Yes Career Coaching and Executive MBA graduate Gary Keogh, former Global Brand Director and founder of GK Executive Coaching. The discussion explores career pivots, looking at the motivating factors for significant career changes and the importance of psychological s...

In this episode of Management Meets, Steve and Katie are joined by 1984 BSc Business alumnus and CEO of software development company Cirata, Stephen Kelly. We explore the disruptive and revolutionary potential of generative AI, dubbed as what could be the 'fifth industrial revolution’. Dr. Lukasz Piwek discusses the evolution and impact of AI, highlighting the potential and pitfalls of generative...

Katie and Steve talk leadership with Chair of the FA, Debbie Hewitt MBE. Debbie shares honest insights from her career journey, how she turned challenges into opportunities and the pivotal role her Bath MBA played in shaping her leadership approach.    Dr. Juani Swart discusses the evolution of leadership and the importance of leaders re-engaging with the joy of their roles, to enhance well-being...

In the first episode of the series, we’re joined by 2019 BSc International Management graduate and Sustainability Manager of Canned Wine Co., Marieke Hammes and Class of 1988 MBA graduate, Sustainability Consultant and retired Global Environment Manager for Buro Happold, Tim La Touche.   Our guests discuss the trials and tribulations of working in the sustainability sector, exploring the challenge...

Welcome to Management Meets, the University of Bath School of Management podcast sharing insight from our alumni community.   In series one, Dean of the School of Management, Professor Steve Brammer and alumni relations professional and podcaster, Katie Calvert-Jones spoke to 12 of our graduates to explore topics in the world of business including risk-taking, EDI and entrepreneurship.   We heard...

In the final episode of the series, Katie and Steve are joined by 2022 BSc Business alumna and co-founder of safety app Epowar , E-J Roodt, and 2017 BSc Business alumnus and founder of Bubba Hospitality Group , Rob Huysinga. E-J and Rob discuss the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. From navigating growth to handling imposter syndrome, listen and uncover the reality of life as an en...

In episode five, Steve and Katie explore the intricacies of boardroom relationships with EMBA graduates, Joy Harcup and Wilf Blackburn. From the difference between non-executive and executive roles in the boardroom to using trust as a power tool, this episode provides practical advice for new and aspiring board members. Dr. Margaret Heffernan, School of Management academic and member of the Thinke...