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Fast Forward 15 celebrates graduation
ceremony for its class of 2018
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positive mindset, determination, team
work and humour can counter even the
toughest situations.
Fiona Bool, operations manager for
group travel and events at Gray Dawes
Group, commented: “The support from
my fellow Fast Forward 15 mentees,
mentors and wider stakeholders has
fuelled my development both personally
and from a corporate perspective.
“Achieving a place on the scheme is an
enormous break and should be embraced
from the outset by being open to
opportunities and honest to the barriers
that you perceive are in the way.”
portfolios is very exciting as far as our
ability to market better, sell better and
create digital connectivity in a way that
complements our events.”
“I am delighted to be part of UFI’s top leadership in the coming
years and to continue with the development and support that
UFI has provided the industry for so long. As the first President
in UFI’s history based in India, I’m even more pleased to have
been elected to this position, and it is a great honour for me to
fulfil my duties.”
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Fast Forward 15, a mentoring scheme for
women in the events industry, recently
celebrated the graduation of its 2018
intake.
A graduation ceremony was held on
board events venue and luxury yacht
The Silver Sturgeon, celebrating a year of
learning and success.
Mentees shared their achievements
with a high-profile audience of
influencers from the events and business
travel industries. A group activity also
raised more than £6,500 for Jo’s Cervical
Cancer Trust.
The celebration lunch was headlined by
Natalia Cohen, who was part of the first
all-female team to row un-supported
across the Pacific Ocean. She shared her
story of the journey, drawing on how
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