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Charles Drapers, Drs. Internationale Organisaties, DGA Pointed International Limited

Interview with the second IRIO graduate ever

Date:22 January 2021
Author:Myrthe Egberink
Charles Drapers graduated from the IRIO programme at the University of Groningen in February 1990, which makes him the second IRIO graduate ever. After his graduation, he moved to Hong Kong and set up his firm producing WILLEX bike accessories and rainwear. 
Silvana Della Penna, Argentina, PhD in Kidney Pathology at the Pathology and Medical Biology Dept. Currently Publications and Project Officer in the Cardiac, Vascular & Metabolic Medicine field

The added value of being active in an association

Date:15 December 2020
Author:Silvana Della Penna
My experiences added an enormous value to both my personal and professional development.
Jonathan Tavella, Italy, Master Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, currently Account Executive, Key Accounts

How an Italian Molecular Biology graduate became an account executive at a market research consultancy firm in London

Date:02 December 2020
Author:Jonathan Tavella
Looking back, I am extremely proud of that transition. I am very grateful I was able to listen to myself and had the courage and perseverance to go after what I wanted.