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Join the CliffCentral team as they travel the world.
#CCinBerlin: Christiaan Schwägerl
Riffreporter is an award-winning platform for scientific reporting which provides freelance journalists a chance to monetise their content while building their own community. Christian Schwägerl is the CEO and co-founder, and he chats to Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo about how the start-up was financed and how it operates –…
#CCinBerlin: Sven Hansen
Germany has an unusual culture when it comes to funding start-ups. A term often used is a “cooperative”. Sven Hansen, editor for Asia at the Tageszeitung, explains what a cooperative is, as well as some of their unique ideas and business models.
#CCinBerlin: Dr Gernot Wolfram
Dr Gernot Wolfram (Macromedia School Berlin) provides an introduction to the German media system, as well as the pressures that online and social media create – particularly regarding fake news.
#ChooseToCruise: Rick Spath
Rick has been at sea for over 33 years and first became a Cruise Director in 1984. 2012 marked his eleventh world voyage, and he always enjoys travelling to all four corners of the globe with Crystal Cruises. Originally from New Jersey, but now hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, which…
#ChooseToCruise: Tom Wolber
Tom Wolber, President of Crystal Cruises, was our host on this special President’s cruise. In a highly competitive business, Tom is working to position Crystal Cruises at the very top of the pecking order for quality, experience and variety.
#ChooseToCruise: Leroy Lottering
Leroy Lottering is the Crew Officer on board Crystal Serenity and a South African. He’s in charge of making sure the crew are looked after, managed and kept working at their best.
#ChooseToCruise: Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson is the Hotel Director of the Crystal Serenity. Since the ship is a floating hotel, all aspects of hospitality fall under Scott’s charge. He’s also ultimately responsible for the entertainment, culinary and accommodation aspects of the cruise.
#ChooseToCruise: Ross Martin
Ross Martin is the brains behind a sterling array of cocktails, bar options and fine wines. Ross makes sure everyone has their drink of choice and helps make that choice individual and exciting.
#ChooseToCruise: Günter Lorenz
Günter Lorenz is the Director of Culinary operations at Crystal Cruises. Delivering a six-star food and beverage experience is what Gunter knows better than anything. The quality, creativity and inspiration behind each meal leads to him.
#ChooseToCruise: Helen Beck
Helen Beck is VP of International Sales and Marketing for Crystal Cruises. She’s the person who interfaces with customers and the media - she explains the philosophy of Crystal Cruises, makes sure they’re selling the right stuff and getting the right people to hear about it.
#ChooseToCruise: George Argyropoulos
George Argyropoulos is the founder of Cruises International. After a fascinating life in Europe selling cruises, George decided to bring cruising to the South African market, and with great success. His experience and passion for this experience makes him the best person to listen to when choosing to cruise.
#ChooseToCruise: Captain Birger J Vorland
Captain Birger J Vorland is the Master of the Crystal Serenity. He’s the overall boss, responsible for the marine, hotel and staff aspects of the cruise. We met him on the bridge and chatted about how everything works on a ship with over 900 passengers and over 600 staff on…
#CCinLondon: Ben Brabyn
Ben Brabyn is the Head of L39, the world’s most connected tech community. As a leader who is in the position of supporting fast-growth businesses through his business, Gareth picks his brain around topics such as dealing with disruption, keeping humanity in technology, and concerns in this tech-enabled world. Want…
#CCinLondon: Pumela Salela
Brand South Africa has made their mark in representing the nation in the United Nations, and continues to do so with flying colours. Pumela Salela (Country Head : United Kingdom, Brand South Africa) speaks to Gareth about her tenure, how she bridges the relationship between SA and the UK and…
#CCinLondon: Huntsman
Huntsman is a bespoke tailor of the highest tradition, with a history that stretches back over 167 years making the most extraordinary clothes for discerning gentlemen and ladies. While in London, Gareth heads to Saville Row to find out more about one of the world's most legendary brands.
#CCinLondon: Paul van Zyl
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at The Conduit, a new private members’ club dedicated to professionals involved in social impact and enterprise, Paul van Zyl, is so much more than meets the eye. He grew up in South Africa during the apartheid era and spent many years actively opposing apartheid…
#CCinLondon: The Prince’s Trust International
Speaking to Anaily Castellans and Amanda Shepherd, Gareth learns more about the extraordinary work that is done by The Prince’s Trust International, which was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales in November 2015. Learning about the partnerships that the Trust creates with organisations around the world, he finds out…
#CCinLondon: Thomas Woodcock - Garter King of Arms
Thomas Woodcock was appointed Garter King of Arms on 1st April 2010 and is the 37th holder of the Office since it was created by King Henry V in 1417. As Garter King of Arms he is the principal Herald in England and the Senior Officer of the College of…
#CCinLondon: Ben Goldsmith
The son of financier James Goldsmith and Lady Annabel Goldsmith, Ben Goldsmith has carved his own name through the work he does in sustainability-focused investment. Apart from his passion for the environment, the astute businessman also has many views to share on the likes of medical cannabis, producing documentaries and…
#CCinLondon: Greg Hands MP
Having been elected the Conservative MP for Hammersmith and Fulham in 2005, and for Chelsea and Fulham in 2010, Greg Hands MP recently resigned from the government to honour a commitment to his constituents to oppose the plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport. The Prime Minister had whipped…