Hannah Thompson
NAPIT
Give us a brief description of your background
My name is Hannah Thompson and I am Marketing Manager at NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers). I have worked at NAPIT for six months now, and prior to my role at NAPIT I have worked in various other marketing roles within various industries spanning from cuddly toy manufacturers to a disaster recovery and restoration franchisor (and a few different industries in between).
Before starting my career in marketing, I have trained all of my life as a professional dancer, so performing under the spotlight isn’t something I shy away from! I also like that I can take the creativity of performance into my work in marketing.
Who/what inspires you?
My children inspire me and drive me to do what I can to create a better future for them. The mistakes we make today will have a direct impact on their world. The beauty they see in everything around them has made me change the way I look at the world… I am also inspired by the quote ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’.
What does the word leadership make you think of?
True leadership can be witnessed in nature – witnessing how a team is brought together, with each individual responsible for something that is clearly defined and relies upon their collective strengths to achieve their end goal. Leaders are responsible for achieving outcomes. Leaders teach and help to develop and grow their team by noticing their strengths and allowing growth and development of these strengths.
How do you feel about taking part in the Future Leaders programme?
I am very much looking forward to taking part in this programme, and working with like minded individuals from different backgrounds, to promote change and learn from one another.
What do you think are the keys to a sustainable future?
The keys to building a sustainable future lies in allowing individual creativity and discovery in new technologies. Giving a voice to the new generations and nurturing the discovery of new technologies. Whilst also educating consumers to allow the embracing of change and promoting the philosophy of ‘being the change you want to see in the world’.
