“Find something you have a passion for – and follow it” says Major General Seamus Kerr

Every week, as part of my Inspiring Leadership with Jonathan Bowman-Perks podcast series, I speak with a different guest who offers their insightful wisdom about all things leadership. This series is aimed at inspiring leaders, whatever level you are at. Whether you are starting out in your career, whether you are in a middle-ranking role, or whether you are a CEO or Chairman of a board – there is always something you can learn. This series provides you with the skills, stories, tips and techniques which you can pass on to those you lead, and your teams. 

This week’s guest is Seumas Kerr CBE. Since starting work Seumas Kerr has circumnavigated the world as an officer cadet in the Merchant Navy, joined the Army for a £5 bet, leaving after 35 years as a Major General. Since leaving the Army he has worked in Qatar for a year as COO for the Doha Development Company, producing the Conceptual Master Plan for Doha City. He was then a Carillion Director for 12 years and is currently Managing Director of the D Group, a Business Development Company in Mayfair, London and a Strategic Adviser for Lockheed Martin an American Defence Company. He lives in Sherborne, Dorset and London. He has been married to Sue for 44 years and they have 3 grown up daughters who are all married and live and work in London.

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