It has never felt more like the world was at a series of tipping points on major issues including the climate, politics, healthcare, technology and social breakdown.
At a time when governments and businesses are searching for answers for some of the most pressing problems facing society today, Johnians are at the forefront of those seeking solutions.
Our cover interview is with Jay Hunt, Creative Director of Apple TV+ and an Honorary Fellow of St John’s, who is spearheading a golden age of unmissable TV at a time when the industry is at a huge crossroads. She reveals the secrets behind her successful TV career and how, even when technology changes, some things remain constant, especially great storytelling.
Lucy Carver is an award-winning sustainability leader helping businesses navigate a new landscape where they are feeling the real-world impact of climate change as well the importance of sustainability plans to their reputation. She explains how those who fail the credibility test are being turned down by investors.
Meanwhile, Dr Ryan Geiser is leading a new drug discovery start-up whose main aim is to find new medicines for currently ‘untreatable’ diseases, including Alzheimer’s and pancreatic cancer.
We hear from Dr Matt Barnard who has created a new behavioural model being used to help change everything from NHS prescribing to steering young people away from a life of crime. And Graham Davies lifts the lid on the world of politics, explaining his work as a political presentation coach and his radical counsel to clients that they should tackle difficult questions head on.
With best wishes,
Alex Spencer
Alex is the Alumni Publications Officer at St John’s. As Editor of the Johnian magazine and The Eagle and manager of the Johnian website, she project manages print and digital publications as well as commissioning, writing and editing their content. Alex has previously worked as a journalist in regional and national news and magazines, as well as in communications for a further education college and Hertfordshire Constabulary.
