Five minutes with...Anna McChesney of Continent 8 Technologies
This month's quickfire Q&A comes courtesy of Anna McChesney, marketing manager, Continent 8 Technologies
Q. What do you enjoy most about your job?
My role is incredibly varied and encompasses a broad range of marketing activities, from PR and events to brand development and digital marketing. While it can be tricky at times to juggle this, it means that no two days are ever the same! And that’s what I enjoy most.
Q. If you could give one piece of advice to a VP of growth and sales, what would it be?
Lead by example and be authentic and honest.
Q. Who would play you in the movie about your life?
Maybe Sandra Bullock?
Q. What’s your karaoke song of choice?
You can’t go wrong with some 90s pop classics!
Q. Which one thing can’t you live without?
My passport. The thought of not being able to travel would be devastating!
Q. Who would you most like to be stuck in an elevator with?
There are lots of people I could choose but right now, Steven Bartlett. I have been listening to his podcast in recent months and watching the new series of Dragon’s Den, and his business journey with Social Chain is fascinating.
Q. Where would you time travel to and why?
I think I’d prefer to travel to the future.
Q. What is your favourite TV programme?
Neighbours, Schitts Creek, Fleabag (second season).
Q. What is your biggest guilty pleasure?
Probably binge-watching Neighbours.
Q. If you won the lottery, what would you spend the money on?
How much am I winning? It’s probably the same answer everyone gives – nice house, amazing experiences and holidays with family and friends, and support some local causes that are close to my heart.
Q. Name one place everyone should visit before they die.
That’s a tough question – there are so many amazing places to visit! Top of the list for me would be to see the Northern Lights in Scandinavia.
Anna McChesney is the marketing manager at Continent 8 Technologies, overseeing the company’s marketing function. This includes managing the global events roadmap, digital platforms, media partnerships and external communications.
McChesney graduated in 2010 with a first-class hons degree in marketing from Newcastle University. Since, she has gained over a decade of experience in marketing and PR, across a range of industries, but primarily in the igaming sector. In her spare time she is passionate about giving back and is a director of victim support Isle of Man and member of the Isle of Man Netball Board, providing marketing support to both organisations.