Candidate
Why do you wish to become a Future Faces executive committee member?
Adam Gadsby
I am a huge supporter of FF and was recently awarded the Ambassador award at the GBYPY awards 2023. Having turned 36, I expected to step back from FF and hand the reigns of PI-KEM’s involvement over to our younger team members, who I have encouraged to join the programme. However, the ambassador award, and prospective membership upon the committee gives me the perfect opportunity to give back to the network that had a huge impact upon my own confidence and career. As a senior manager at PI-KEM, I know my experience on a management team will allow me to help organise and problem solve any challenges faced by the FF committee. I have been a member of FF for some years now, and I’ve seen its growth and development first hand, I want to bring this experience to the committee to help it continue its momentum. Finally, I would like to act as a liaison between the network and my local region, I have met many Future Faces members locally to Tamworth, who aren’t attending city centre events, missing out on the opportunities they provide, I would like to change that, by continuing to support FF in my area. Since having joined FF last year, I’ve been inspired by the warmth and support from this community. I would like to join the FF executive committee to help empower and foster Birmingham's young talent. I think FF is an amazing platform that provides a great opportunity for professionals in Birmingham to be nurtured and grow by connecting with others in the region. Through taking part in this year’s mentoring programme and attending FF events, I’ve experienced the genuine power of building these connections. I strongly believe in the importance of developing young talent, which is why I volunteer throughout the year as a graduate mentor at Birmingham City University. This year, I was also invited to be on the judging panel for the Hatchery at STEAMHouse.
Avi Dickinson
What excites me is the prospect of being able to collaborate with other committee members. With my background in marketing, I would be able to bring a creative approach and events management experience to the committee to help make a meaningful impact so members can continue to feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.