Come and network with a range of employers and management consultancies. The event is for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Economics and Joint Degrees
Date: Wednesday 8 November
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building
Networking with Employers
You will have an opportunity to meet and discuss what it is like to work in different sectors with representatives from a wide range of employers. Employers include:
- FTI Consulting
- Economic Insight
- Charles River Associates
- Compass Lexecon
- Competition and Markets Authority
- CEPA
- Cornerstone
- Government Economic Service
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Fathom Consulting
- Oxera
- Handelsbanken
- NERA
- Ofwat
- RBB Economics
To make the most of this event we have prepared you a handout with guidelines of how to interact with employers. Please download a copy here.
Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed or recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.
Registration is now closed
Registration is mandatory, please register via the button below. Registration will close on Tuesday 7th November at 12:00.
Please note that you will need to register for each event (the Careers in Economics Fair, the Insights into Consulting Panel Discussion and the Keynote Speaker) separately to attend.
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Insights into Consulting
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Location: Panorama 3, Rootes Building
Are you interested in a career in economic consultancy? Do you want to learn more about what economic consulting is all about?
Warwick Economics Society is delighted to present this special Insights into Consulting Panel Event. This event will welcome panellists from the 8 largest economic consultancy firms in the world, leading the sector in areas ranging from competition economics to public policy analysis and industrial organisation.
What to expect from the panel event:
■ An in-depth analysis of economic consultancy.
■ Career advice from the panellists on how to succeed in economic consultancy internship applications.
■ Debates on microeconomic and macroeconomic consultancy topics.
This event is for students of all degree levels, from first year students to postgraduates, so whether you are interested in a graduate role or just want to learn more about the economic consulting industry, this event is for you! This is a unique opportunity to get your questions answered by the best!
See a full list of attending consultancies below:
Compass Lexecon, Charles River Associates, CEPA, Cornerstone Research, RBB Economics, Frontier Economics, Oxford Economics and FTI Consulting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Keynote Speaker - Dr Andy Palmer CMG
The Warwick Economics Summit are pleased to present the keynote speaker session with Dr Andy Palmer CMG.
Transformation of the Global Automotive Industry
Time: 4.15 – 5.15pm
Location: Panorama 3, Rootes Building
About the Talk
Sharing insights from over 40 years in the automobile industry, Andy Palmer will share his perspective on the transformational change we have seen, and are seeing, in the global automobile business. Exploring Japanese dominance in the 1980s, globalisation in the 1990s and 2000s, and the shift to electric and net zero we are seeing today, Andy will delve into how it all happened and what is coming next.
About the Speaker
Dr Andy Palmer CMG is a chartered engineer and automotive executive. Having served in leadership positions at both Nissan and Aston Martin, Andy has led transformational change at two of the world's most recognisable businesses in the industry.
Andy started his career as a 16-year-old Apprentice and went on to be appointed CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda, where he oversaw the launch of four core car models with nine derivatives, including the development and launch of the DBX, the company's first foray into the growing Luxury SUV market.
Prior to joining Aston Martin, Andy was the COO of Nissan where he launched the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle. His role in developing the LEAF has led the media to refer to him as the ‘Godfather of EVs’.
Today, Andy works with a number of businesses operating in the clean mobility space including battery manufacturer InoBat, electric scooter company HiLo and EV charging provider PodPoint.
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Please note: Photography and recording will be taking place at this event, which may be used for marketing purposes (e.g. promotional materials). By registering your attendance at this event, you are giving consent to be photographed or recorded, however if you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the photographer or a member of Economics staff on the day. You can withdraw your consent at any time via email to emily.wesley@warwick.ac.uk.
