The talk
Join alumnus Charles Nasser, CEO of Claranet, as he presents on his beginnings, challenges, learnings and achievements to provide insight and advice on how you can become a successful entrepreneur. During his presentation, Charles will:
Give an overview of his entrepreneurial journey since graduating from Westminster
Explain how he developed Claranet into a hugely successful business
Discuss some of his biggest mistakes and learning curves along the way
Provide anecdotes, advice and key takeaways
Charles will also answer questions during the Q&A after his presentation.
This event should appeal to all entrepreneurial and business-minded students, graduates and alumni.
This event is organised in partnership with our Creative Enterprise Centre (CEC). The CEC run an award-winning programme of workshops and events to aid students, graduates and alumni to develop transferable enterprise and employability skills, and to gain practical and first-hand industry insights and networks. You can browse and book onto any of the upcoming CEC workshops and events via Engage and Eventbrite.
This event is free, but you must register your place in advance.
About the speaker
Charles Nasser, Founder and CEO of Claranet (Diploma in Accounting and Finance, 1992)
Charles Nasser founded Claranet in 1996 and has grown it into one of Europe’s leading independently owned managed services providers. Operating in seven countries across Europe – and now also in Brazil and the USA – with over 6,500 business customers and 2,300 staff, Claranet has annualised revenues of €450 million. This follows a strong period of organic growth as well as a range of acquisitions to broaden capability and expertise. Outside Claranet, Charles has a broad range of investments, including data centres, agriculture and biotech.
Charles holds a Masters degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Imperial College (University of London), a Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance (ACCA) from the University of Westminster and a Masters in Finance from the London Business School. A keen traveller, Charles has visited over 100 countries and participated in several expeditions, including a trek to the geographic North Pole.
