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Futures Evening, 4th Nov: Announcing industry experts from Medicine to AI

Exceptional future-focused support for aspiring leaders in STEM and Business. Open to all students Y10-13 and their parents. Book your place!

Posted: 27th October 2025

Inspiring tomorrow’s global leaders

Subject Showcases. Career-Focused Talks. Alumni Stories. Insight from Industry Experts.

Discover how Westbourne opens doors to a world of opportunity at our Futures Evening, designed for students in Years 10 – 13 and their parents.

Join us for an evening of inspiration and ambition, as we explore the exceptional support, challenge and experiences that prepare our students for life beyond school – from personalised academic pathways and leadership opportunities, to tailored university and careers guidance.

Joined by industry experts

At Westbourne, students benefit from access to some of the world’s leading industry professionals, thinkers and changemakers through an innovation-fuelled curriculum, including sector-focused talks and workshops, global networking, and our very own MBA, Future Leaders Lab, based in Singapore.

We’re excited to reveal some of the incredible industry experts joining our panel discussion – ready to share their career journeys, insights and inspiration from worlds as diverse as medicine, engineering and AI.

Futures Evening, 4th Nov: Announcing industry experts from Medicine to AI

Chris Butt, DeepLearn Human Science

Chris is Founder & CEO of DeepLearn Human Science, a UK-based leader in ethical AI for education, employment and workforce development. Chris has spent over a decade creating platforms designed to help people understand their potential and thrive in a changing world, including Yondur, Cognisess and Agora. His work supports smarter hiring, inclusive career guidance and personalised learning, driven by his passion for human intelligence, technology’s role in empowerment, and lifelong growth.

Andrew Laney, Dow Inc.

With a background in Chemical Engineering, Andrew has built a global career across the UK and the US, managing large-scale projects and delivering high-quality products used in critical sectors such as electric vehicles, healthcare and infrastructure. He is a Chemical Engineer at Dow Inc., where he leads over 600 employees and oversees complex manufacturing operations. Andrew has held diverse leadership roles across Dow Inc.’s operations – from R&D and engineering to corporate strategy, and was recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 for driving innovation in manufacturing.

Dr Amy Shacaluga, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr Amy Shacaluga is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with subspecialist expertise in High-Risk Obstetrics, Maternal Medicine, and Obstetric Haematology. She is also a qualified Lifestyle Medicine and Precision Health Physician, bringing a holistic and preventative approach to women’s health. She currently serves as the Labour Ward Lead for Cardiff and Vale Health Board and leads the PROMPT emergency obstetric training programme within the Health Board. Dr Shacaluga is also the Tertiary Referral Lead for Obstetric Haematology and plays a key role in training the next generation of doctors as an Educational Supervisor for the resident training programme. Her research interests include Diabetes in Pregnancy, with a focus on improving outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Fernando Chaure Medialdea, 7 Steel UK

Fernando is Export Sales Manager at 7 Steel UK– the leading producer of low carbon, circular steel in the UK. He is known for his deep knowledge of the steel sector, strategic approach to international trade, and ability to navigate complex cross-cultural business environments. Originally from Barcelona, Fernando brings a strong international perspective and over a decade of experience in export sales within the European steel industry. With a background in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, he has studied and worked across Spain and Germany, building technical expertise & commercial acumen.

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Open to all students in Years 10-13, and their parents, this exciting event is naturally proving very popular. Booking is essential by clicking here.