interview with
Jennifer made a terrific career. Her education is a CPA and currently she´s a Director of a few companies. Jennifer recently set up two new companies as an Entrepreneur within the online gaming sector, and is fortunate to share her story with us.
Awarded:
“Isle of Man Business Person of the Year” in 2015; the first woman to win this award.
“International Director of the Year” by the Institute of Directors, Isle of Man Branch, in 2016.
Appointed Chair of the Institute of Directors, Isle of Man Branch, in 2017.
My goal:
To successfully direct companies within the regulated industry and lead with the principles of good corporate governance.
On Top of this:
Jennifer speaks four Languages: English, Swedish, German and French
Class of 1977 (68-77 at BAHS)
JH: Spending time at our summer house in Sweden.
JH: At a society dinner on the Isle of Man. I thought he was my client… we ended up dating instead!
JH: Ms Degen as I love music
JH: The friends and family I have picked up along the wonderful path of life
JH: 70s soft rock
JH: Other inspirational professionals
JH: Being a CPA is an international job and online gaming a thriving regulated industry on the Isle of Man
JH: Running, hiking, skiing, …any outdoor sport really, then chatting to close friends and family over dinner
JH: Become a doctor (but uni was expensive so I ended up with just a minor in biology)
It keeps me calm and happy with a daily dose!
JH: Spending 9 years at BAHS during the post cold war period (68-77)
JH: 40, as I feel fine but am a bit wiser and older than my 20s and 30s
JH: New Zealand, as I loved Australia but never made it to the Kiwis
JH: My iPhone, my wedding ring, casual outfits (jeans & fleece), sunglasses, daily dose of vitamins
Smile and be happy
JH: I admire all my close friends and family for that little something that makes each of them unique
a. Dune as I like sci-fi
b. Agatha Christie novels because they have suspense
c. The Hobbit as I like fantasy
JH: Empathy
JH: Reinstate the balance between the three Branches of Government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
JH: It looks like today! 😊
Jennifer, thank you so much for taking the time for this Interview. It was a pleasure to learn more about you and exchange Interest´s. I’m sure your successstory can inspire others. It also was a plesure meeting you in person at the Bonn-Reunion in 2017. You contributed so many lovely pictures and suportet this Event with your presence.
BAHS: School reunions are a time to catch up with old friends and reminisce about days gone by. Besides the usual chatting and eating, fun activities can make a reunion extra special and help people enjoy each other’s company.
What are your thought´s on this?
JH: Jay and I where still smiling after returning home from the last All BAHS High-School reunion in Bonn 2017. This was our first reunion and I feel so lucky to have met so many amazing new friends who all share special memories, and I look forward to experiencing new adventures together in this big wonderful world we live in!
Big hug to all Crusaders and extended family!