I thrive on variety, the thrill of a new challenge, and the sense of achievement that goes with completing difficult projects. I expect this is why I’ve pursued different roles in various businesses and across regional geographies. Changing communications platforms adds an exciting dimension, and I embrace the stimulation provided, and the challenge of taking new practices to an established corporate.

When the opportunity arose to take an Interim Management role I was at first apprehensive, but quickly realized how the experience matched my professional motivation. The position required me to provide immediate Communications support to a team of specialists across the Asia and Pacific Regions. The remit extended to guidance at all levels of the business from strategy to copy writing, building practice documents,

messaging, and offering counsel to senior management.

I had held a similar position in Financial Service, which was probably why I was at first apprehensive knowing the depth of such an undertaking. After meeting the team and speaking with the person I was to represent, I excited and grasped the professional benefits offered.

As a student of Communications, during my down time I had always been drawn to TV quiz shows. The contestants displayed adroit thinking and provided answers to unheard of questions as quickly as they were asked. The opportunity for me to appear on a show of this vintage

has long past, but to an extent the challenge of being an Interim Manager provided me with a place to demonstrate this capacity: to think quickly, provide relevant and insightful guidance, considered counsel and hands on execution.

As mentioned I enjoy professional variety and a second advantage to my placement was the opportunity to quickly learn a totally new business, to digest its subject matter and thoroughly understand how it works on day one. This deep dive provided me with a window into a whole new landscape and I enjoyed making sense of it all through my own lens. I was able to add value to established processes, support the development of people, and it came with a whole new set of acronyms!

To anyone looking for a chance to test their subject matter expertise, I thoroughly recommend taking an Interim placement. There is a level of the unknown that energizes and professionally challenges you. Above all the experience of different communications practices and processes is invaluable, and one I will take with me to my next role.

Peter Joblin worked in a variety of industry sectors including; FMCG, Tech and lately Financial Services, before taking an Interim Management assignment through VMA Group with a global Finance company. His wide-ranging professional experience includes corporate communications roles in mobile and digital companies. Here he relays his experience as an Interim Manager for a Regional Communications team in the Financial Services sector.

For more information about interim assignments In Asia please contact Katrina Andrews on+852 5808 2526 or kandrews@vmagroup.com

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PROFILE: Peter Joblin