There are 12 participants taking part in 2018’s St Maarten Cultural Leadership Challenge in collaboration with K1 Britannia. This blog introduces six of the participants.

See also: Introducing the St Maarten Team, Part 2

Wayne Leach – Station Manager – Windhoek, Namibia

When asked about the event, Wayne said:

“I am proud of myself for what I put into this station, and this invitation and the recognition it represents means the world to me.”

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Talin Bazerkania – Regional HR Director, Western USA – Los Angeles, California

When asked about the event, Talin said:

“I am looking forward to the challenge ahead and know that what we are going to do will have a lasting impact, not only on the people we will be working with, but also on my personal growth and development.”

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Christopher Devaney – Finance Manager, John Menzies plc – Edinburgh, UK

When asked about the event, Christopher said:

“I was thrilled to be chosen for such a significant opportunity. It will be a great chance to work with other Menzies colleagues from around our global network whilst helping our chosen charities and I’m really looking forward to the challenge and learning from the experience.”

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Gordon Simpson – Insurance Manager, John Menzies plc – Edinburgh, UK

When asked about the event, Gordon said:

“This is a hugely exciting opportunity to work with the local charity and colleagues from across the business, and I’m delighted to have been asked to join the group.”

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Elena Flynn – Head of Training UK & Ireland – UK

When asked about the event, Elena said:

” I felt initially honoured and extremely grateful for being selected to support the business on this year’s cultural challenge. I also want to embrace this as a fantastic opportunity to grow as a person and a leader.”

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Claire Hall – EVP People – Edinburgh, UK

When asked about the event, Claire said:

“I feel so proud to have the opportunity to join the team on the St Maarten challenge. I feel excited and also a little apprehensive; having researched the charity and the devastation to island from Hurricane Irma, this challenge could be an emotionally challenging one but sure it will be lots of fun too! “