Prysmian’s very own Chief Financial Officer, James Sessions took part in PETA’s “Apprentice vs Dragons” contest. Alongside James was fellow dragons Penny Mordaunt, Portsmouth North MP, Kelly Sunderland, EU HR Director PEI Genesis, Tony Mason, Managing Director PALL Corporation and Huw Chapman, PETA CEO. The innovation contest involved 20 teams from 40 schools in Portsmouth. They were tasked with creating a concept design, production plan and business plan for a product that will solve one of life’s modern challenges. The winning team, ‘Watch your Step’ from Horndean Technology College, created an app that allowed you to track your carbon footprint to help people become more environmentally friendly.
"It was an important event for PETA as it gave the possibility to reconnect with local schools and colleges following the removal of covid restrictions. The event was equally important for Prysmian as we seek to increase the profile and promote the company within the region. Although it was a “Dragons Den” themed event the role of the Dragons was to use our questioning as an opportunity for the teams to shine rather than ruthlessly dissecting their business ideas. All presentations were of a high standard and I was surprised by the consistency of the presentations in that they all contained strong themes of sustainability, wellbeing and technology as a catalyst for innovation." James Sessions, Chief Financial Officer