CEO and co-founder of SaladStop! Adrien Desbaillets shares how he transitioned from shrimp peeling to joining the hospitality industry, and then founding SaladStop! with his father. He also shares the challenges of starting, running and growing a business, what aspiring entrepreneurs should look out for, and more! This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy 🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-06-adrien-desbaillets 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University

What does it take to lead a university? Professor Sandra Harding AO, former Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University, shares her interest in humanities and the social sciences, her passion for sustainability, the importance of an active holiday, and just what it takes to become a leader.(This episode was recorded before Sandra’s retirement as Vice Chancellor and President of James Cook University.)This episode’s host: Pinky Sibal, Associate Director of Branding at James Cook University in Singapore🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-05-sandra-harding-james-cook-university 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University

JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell reflects on his long association with James Cook University and on his storied career. He also shares how his experiences have shaped his leadership skills, the responsibility of drawing upon these skills, and the importance of forging relationships and exchanging ideas.(This episode was recorded before Bill’s retirement as Chancellor of James Cook University.)This episode’s host: Nicola Hodgman, Former Associate Director of Special Projects at James Cook University in Singapore🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-04-bill-twedell-james-cook-university 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University

Group Chief Executive Officer of Surbana Jurong Wong Heang Fine has had a challenging childhood. He shares how his experiences across various projects have shaped his entrepreneurial and collaborative abilities, and made him a leader in today’s diverse landscape.This episode’s host: Professor Jason Pomeroy, Founding Principal of Pomeroy Studio and Pomeroy Academy🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-03-wong-heang-fine-surbana-jurong 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University

CEO of Barramundi Group Andreas Von Scholten joins the show to share how he entered the world of aquaculture, how he’s grown throughout his career, and the key to sustainability — also, find out if his favourite meal includes a serving of tasty barramundi.This episode’s host: Professor Dean Jerry, Director of the Tropical Futures Institute at James Cook University in Singapore 🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-02-andreas-von-scholten 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University

Chief Financial Officer of DBS Group Chng Sok Hui has had a real rollercoaster of a career. She shares how she quickly grew into becoming a leader across her various roles, how she found her way into Singapore's leading consumer bank, and how she achieves that coveted work-life balance. This episode’s host: Dr Malobi Mukherjee, Former Lecturer of Business at James Cook University in Singapore🎧 Listen Now: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversations/podcasts/jcu-conversations-01-chng-sok-hui 🔗 Explore More Episodes: https://www.jcu.edu.sg/jcu-conversationsSubscribe for more engaging conversations with industry leaders and experts! 🌟Spotify - jcu.sg/spotify Apple Podcasts - jcu.sg/apple YouTube Playlist - jcu.sg/youtube#JCUConversations #Podcast #University