Welcome to Management Meets... the University of Bath School of Management podcast. Hosted by Professor Steve Brammer, Dean of the School of Management, and Alumni Engagement Professional Katie Calvert-Jones, Management Meets shares insight from leaders within our community on various topics across various industries. The School of Management has over 27,000 alumni in over 130 countries, including business founders, CEOs, and Olympians. In this series, we meet some of these as we explore the ever-changing world of business practice and learn the latest academic thinking. From sport to the secrets of the boardroom, get inspired with tales of success, and some failures, in the Management Meets podcast.
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May 27, 2026Episode 640 min
Financing the Future
In the Season 4 finale of Management Meets, Professor Steve Brammer and Katie Calvert Jones are joined by MBA alumnus Martin Callow, Global Strategy Lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Bonds Program. Listen and discover:The moment Martin witnessed environmental change firsthand, and how it shaped his careerWhy understanding finance has become essential for conservation leadersThe power of networks, partnerships, and the impact of saying “yes” to opportunity
April 29, 2026Episode 544 min
From Bath to Bollywood: A Global Creative Journey
In this episode of Management Meets, hosts Katie Calvert-Jones and Professor Steve Brammer are joined by alumnus Nishchay Gogia, founder of 1947 Productions.Nishchay reflects on his journey from Mumbai to Bath, and how his time at the School of Management shaped both his personal and professional outlook. Arriving in 2008 at the height of the global financial crisis, he shares how uncertainty, resilience, and adaptability became defining themes in his early career.From washing dishes as a student to working on some of India’s biggest television formats, including India’s Got Talent and Indian Idol, Nishchay charts his path into the creative industries, and the bold decision to launch his own production company after 17 years in the field.The conversation explores:Navigating uncertainty during global economic disruptionThe value of international education and cultural immersionTransitioning from corporate roles into creative industriesThe realities of entrepreneurship in media productionWhy quitting can sometimes be the right decisionBalancing ambition with wellbeingNishchay also shares insights into the future of content creation, from branded storytelling to micro-dramas, and reflects on how creativity can be nurtured within business education.A thoughtful and inspiring episode about risk, reinvention, and building a career on your own terms.
March 25, 2026Episode 433 min
Ambition with Impact
In this episode of Management Meets, Katie Calvert-Jones speaks with Kelvin Hughes - BSc Business 2010 alumnus and founder of Picanto Partners, a consultancy helping social enterprises and mission-driven organisations scale their impact. Kelvin shares his career journey from the corporate world at Morgan Stanley, Nestlé and Unilever to leading a sanitation social enterprise in Ghana and launching his own consultancy focused on social impact.The conversation explores the challenges of measuring social value, the realities of implementing strategy in mission-driven organisations, and Kelvin’s ambitious vision to introduce mergers and acquisitions thinking to the charity and social enterprise sector.Along the way, Kelvin reflects on lessons learned from working internationally, the importance of asking questions and taking initiative, and why ambition sometimes means pursuing ideas that feel a little terrifying.
February 25, 2026Episode 331 min
Turning Strength Into a Brand: The Journey of STÆRKE
In this episode of Management Meets, Katie speaks with international management alumna Maya Khurana, founder of STÆRKE, a Scandinavian-inspired gym accessories brand designed for women who lift. Maya shares her path after the School of Management, making the pivot from a career in tech in London to life as an entrepreneur living in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on marketing and design. Listen for an open conversation on the reality of entrepreneurism, ambition, battling burnout and more.
January 28, 2026Episode 225 min
Ambition Abroad: Building Careers Across Countries
In this episode of the School of Management podcast, Katie sits down with Clem Grellety, Key Account Manager for Christian Dior Fragrances based in New York. Clem shares her journey from studying International Management at the University of Bath, School of Management, to building a successful global career working with top beauty brands including Michael Kors, Tom Ford, DKNY and Dior. Listen and discover the impact of international industry placements, the challenges and rewards of relocating for career growth, and how to thrive in the competitive fragrance industry.
December 31, 202514 min
New Year Special
Katie and In-House Producer Becky take a look back at their 2025 highlights from the Management Meets podcast.
November 28, 2025Episode 131 min
Driving Change
In the first episode of series four, Katie sits down with Max Teichert, founder and CEO of Track Titan, an AI driver coaching startup. Max shares how studying international management at the School of Management helped him merge his passion for racing and entrepreneurship, getting him to where he is today. His formative experiences at Bath include his involvement in the British University's karting championship and two pivotal placements at Porsche's Motorsport team and a FinTech startup in Jakarta. We also take a look back at some personal favourites from previous series’, with in-house producer, Becky Toogood.
November 19, 20250 min
Season 4 Trailer
In series four, Management Meets is going international. Join Steve and Katie on a world tour, meeting graduates across the globe leading change and innovation in their industries. From motorsport to high-end fashion, listen along and join us on our journey to celebrate the international impact of your School of Management community.
October 29, 2025Episode 635 min
Management in Charities
In the final episode of series three ‘Business for Good’, Katie is joined by MBA graduate, Kirsty Matthews. Kirsty is CEO of charity DFN Project Search, a UK charity enabling young adults who have a learning disability or autism spectrum condition to secure permanent employment. Listen and learn more about the external challenges facing charities, the importance of financial sustainability in the charitable sector, the potential positive impact of AI on accessibility, and the impact of DFN Project Search’s work on the individuals and host businesses involved in the internship programme.
September 24, 2025Episode 533 min
Management in Healthcare
In this episode of 'Management Meets,' Katie and Steve talk with PhD alumna Philippa Kindon, Business Development Manager at Mayden. Mayden’s flagship product, Iaptus, supports mental health patients through providing digital technology solutions to healthcare organisations such as the NHS. Philippa discusses the evolving needs of the healthcare sector, and how Mayden’s data-driven decision-making approach, providing new offerings and acquisitions, has helped them stay ahead of the curve. The episode also touches upon the company’s flat hierarchy system and why they’ve adopted this ‘made without managers’ approach to business.To learn about the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Bath visit this page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/knowledge-transfer-partnership-ktp-mayden/
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