Careers Angel Profile: Martin Murrell
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| Name | Martin Murrell |
|---|---|
| Email Address | mpmurrell@starpower.net |
| Industries/Sectors | Financial Services |
| Employer | Capital One |
| Position | Director of Consumer Experience |
| Experience | 20-25 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Physics (graduated in 1985) |
| Other Qualifications | D. Phil (Oxon) Nuclear Physics |
| Internships | |
| Information | 5 Years in the Credit Card and On-Line Banking industry in the US. Joined Capital One in 1999 as a Senior Manager: Set up internal Strategy consulting group; Designed Direct Bank strategy; Moved to Line management role in 2003; Promoted to Director in 2004. 1996 - 1999, Associate and Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Co in Washington DC. Previously ran my own company for 5 years in Cambridge UK. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | It is not possible to chart a single meaningful career when you are 23...just go with the flow for a bit after university, it is much more fun. |