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Thanks are due to OVs Duncan Wilson (OV86) and
Maren Mende (OV06) for their brilliant contribution
to the recent Lower Sixth Form Mentoring Evening.
Both used their experience in the corporate world
to give the Sixth Form a valuable insight in how to
succeed in the 21st century workplace.
Maren was Head Girl in 2006 and is now Vice
President of Global Relationships at Barclays HQ
in London. She has special responsibility for all of
the companies’ dealings with the United Nations.
Maren told the Sixth Form of the importance of
getting out of their comfort zone and dealing
with the tough decisions that lie ahead. Duncan
is i/c 3,000 employees in Western Europe for the
German pharmaceutical giant, Fresenius. Duncan
emphasised the importance of taking advantage of
the education available at Warminster and stressed
that being innovative and different, catches the eye
of employers in this competitive age.
Both speakers agreed that although very important,
qualifications alone are no guarantee of success.
We are delighted that both Duncan and Maren have
agreed to continue to support our Sixth Formers and
help mentor them throughout their school career
and beyond. The mentoring programme has been
running for a year now and is going from strength to
strength. However, we are always keen for more OVs
to get involved; if you would be willing to consider
volunteering, please contact us.
“Although very important,
qualifications alone are no
guarantee of success”