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Ep06: Finding Your Path: Peter Mcdonald on Persistence, Working Abroad, and Calculated Risks

Growing up in Perth, Australia, Peter Mcdonald forged a unique career in the global automotive industry with Europe’s biggest brands. With no connections. Persistence and adaptability has certainly helped, it all started with a chance internship with Volkswagon in Germany. The rest is history…

Peter shares how speaking English as a first language in a foreign country was his biggest asset early on. And he opens up on why international assignments can be difficult and sometimes take many years to prove worthwhile. Peter offers a unique perspective for those considering careers in large vs small companies, recently taking a successful leap into the scale up automotive energy technology sector.

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