It seems so long ago now when I used to traverse,
London’s famed streets, in elegant offices converse
With those revered professionals, who challenged my mind,
Sharing a respect for each other, ethics of a similar kind.
When my decisions, my actions, influenced a business\u2019s fate,
With thousands of employees, a truly burdensome weight.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\nOn the corner where St James\u2019s and Jermyn Streets collide,
34 above the door, Piccadilly just a short stride,
At that prestigious location, as part of a professional team,
My opinions carried weight, I was held in esteem;
And over 8 challenging years, as my influence grew,
The City\u2019s leading lights became the people I knew.<\/p>\n\n
So much younger than my peers, sometimes known as \u201cThe Boy\u201d,
A term of endearment that I came to enjoy,
Still in my early thirties, the youngest ever Board member,
I hope my skills, not my age, is what people remember.
An amazing time, before life took another direction;
I look back on those days with such pride and affection.<\/p>
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Time for a bit of personal nostalgia….. It seems so long ago now when I used to traverse,London’s famed streets, in elegant offices converseWith those revered professionals, who challenged my mind,Sharing a respect for each other, ethics of a similar kind.When my decisions, my actions, influenced a business\u2019s fate,With…<\/p>\n