Careers Angel Profile: Leonard Anderson
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| Name | Leonard Anderson |
|---|---|
| Email Address | len.anderson@dunelm.org.uk |
| Industries/Sectors | Consultancy; IT & Computers; Manufacturing; Social Work |
| Employer | Kemuri (previous ICI, Shell, Ford, Newcastle City Council) |
| Position | CEO |
| Experience | 50-55 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Chemistry (graduated in 1969) |
| Other Qualifications | Ph D |
| Internships | N/A |
| Information | ICT gives a varied career with the possibility of moving between companies. Look for companies that will give training and good CV points. Kemuri Ltd makes an electronic device which helps with the care of the elderly and others in the community |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | -The best money - and longest hours - comes from the big consultancies. - Entrepreneurship provides the greatest freedom - but it needs far more skills than you will get from a degree. |