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A Career Built on Unexpected Beginnings: Huw Davies on 17 Years at Esri
In this episode, our CEO and Founder, James Arnold, sits down with Huw Davies, Group Finance Director at Esri, to explore the unexpected path that led him from dropping out of a PhD to a long-standing career in finance.
Huw shares how playing rugby at university opened the door to the world of accountancy, leading to a graduate role at KPMG and setting the stage for a career that has spanned nearly two decades at Esri. He reflects on the transitions between senior finance roles, the culture of loyalty and growth at Esri, and the personal development that has guided his journey.
Tune in to hear Huw’s thoughts on emotional intelligence in finance, the importance of adaptability, and why he finds Jeff Bezos’s famous interview question – “Are you lucky?” – a thought-provoking lens for reflecting on career paths. This episode is full of thoughtful insights for anyone navigating a career in finance or leadership.
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In this episode, our CEO and Founder, James Arnold, sits down with Huw Davies, Group Finance Director at Esri, to explore the unexpected path that led him from dropping out of a PhD to a long-standing career in finance.
Huw shares how playing rugby at university opened the door to the world of accountancy, leading to a graduate role at KPMG and setting the stage for a career that has spanned nearly two decades at Esri. He reflects on the transitions between senior finance roles, the culture of loyalty and growth at Esri, and the personal development that has guided his journey.
Tune in to hear Huw’s thoughts on emotional intelligence in finance, the importance of adaptability, and why he finds Jeff Bezos’s famous interview question – “Are you lucky?” – a thought-provoking lens for reflecting on career paths. This episode is full of thoughtful insights for anyone navigating a career in finance or leadership.
Visit Birchstone's blog page