Colin has business and sales focused background initially in the UK, but in the last 15 years throughout the world. He has sold products on a direct and distributor basis in over 32 countries but remains a typical Brit with very limited language skill. Having had the benefit of international students taking up placements with him in his last business role he saw firsthand the major impact these highly motivated, skilled and ambitious people could bring to an organization. It became apparent from talking with these students that some of their friends weren’t having such a good placement experience and were not benefiting from being fully involved in a job role or project. Colin is sure that an ESPA placement will be positive and right for the student, the host company, the university, and concerned friends and family.