Managing director of General Paints Group, Rachel O’Connor started her career as a civil engineer, later working in a tech company in Silicon Valley before transitioning over to the paint industry
before transitioning over to the paint industry where she heads up the family business . Here she shares more about her day-to-day, how she unwinds after a long day and what her morning routine entails.Not at all. I studied civil engineering and my goal was to work in the renewable energy or sustainability space.when I moved to the US after college and worked for a Silicon Valley startup – it was fast-paced, fun and dynamic.waitressing in Glacier National Park, Montana.
emails! I struggle to keep on top of my inbox, as my colleagues know it’s my least favourite method of communicating.I’ve had productive meetings and connected with people, have an empty inbox and lots of things checked off the to-do list.I switch off from work by… in summer it’s doing something outdoors, a hike or swim. In winter, I’m a sucker for Netflix or a good book.sometimes it’s painting, reading or journaling and others it’s planning my next adventure.our company is working towards becoming a B-Corporation; a business with a purpose beyond profit. This resonates with my original career aspirations and it’s so exciting.as Managing Director, a lot of my role is about people and leadership.
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