Ep. 76: Roger Thompson: Taking Risks And Embracing Opportunities artwork
The Full Circl Podcast

Ep. 76: Roger Thompson: Taking Risks And Embracing Opportunities

  • S2E76
  • 12:56
  • July 19th 2024

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 76 of The Full Circl Podcast!

Roger Thompson, CFO of Janus Henderson, discusses the role of asset managers and how they make money by managing clients' investments. He shares his career journey, starting with studying economics and accounting in university and training as an accountant at Pricewaterhouse. Thompson emphasises the importance of taking risks, being open to opportunities, and continuously learning and adapting in one's career. He also talks about his experience moving to Hong Kong and navigating unexpected changes in his job responsibilities.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The Full Circl Podcast. We hope you found Roger's insights valuable and that they inspire you on your own career journey. Stay tuned for more engaging discussions and valuable career advice in future episodes!

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