From Poverty To Power: Exploring The Career Of Mayor Marvin Rees Careers Unwrapped podcast

From Poverty to Power: Exploring the Career of Mayor Marvin Rees

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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. He was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, and became the first person of colour to be elected mayor of any major European city.

Join them as they:

Discuss Marvin’s journey into politics
Delve into the realities of working in politics
Explore the importance of intellectual strength, physical fitness, and good character
Shine a light on Marvin’s approach to leadership

And much more!

Marvin Rees is the current Mayor of Bristol and has had multiple leadership and strategic roles throughout his career. He grew up in challenging circumstances and has always had a desire to make a difference in the world. He has a background in politics and international development, and is passionate about addressing issues of inequality and injustice. He was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, and became the first person of colour to be elected mayor of any major European city. He was named 2020 UK Politician of the Year in the Business Green Leaders Awards and joint winner of the 2021 Penn Institute for Urban Research Urban Leadership Award.

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