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Studying for an MBA at Bradford School of Management led Peter Garnham into
prestigious general managerial positions beyond his specialised financial background.
Peter, aged 54, is now Managing Director of the most active venture capital
company operating across the UK as part of a group, with over 300 employees
operating from nine offices, of which he is also a Director.
Since taking his full-time one-year MBA, specialising in international business, at the School, Peter has been part of a team that advised on the development of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and the privatisation of British Gas. He developed his current company from start-up to having more than £280m under management and turnover in excess of £10m within five years.
"Having graduated in an engineering discipline and gained four years' experience of working in the finance sector, I wished to generate a much broader knowledge of business and the factors that affect the operations of companies," Peter explained of his decision to take an MBA.
"The School of Management was one of the oldest and had a good reputation, plus the international aspect of the course was attractive. I am also a Yorkshireman and it was an opportunity to return to home ground!
"I gained a much wider perspective of how the various functions of business fit together and are inter-dependant. During my subsequent career the MBA provided immediate access into international investment banking advisory work. The additional understanding gained from the course allowed a more strategic approach to be brought to my career leading to general management positions beyond my specialised financial skills.
"The MBA at Bradford provided the opportunity to understand the need for career flexibility and make continued learning a life skill - these things are vital in today's business world," Peter concluded.
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