Abbie Vlahakis | The STEM champion with a passion for people

CEO Stories

Abbie Vlahakis was seeking a career change when Millennium Point “found her”.

In this episode, South Wales-born Abbie talks to Henrietta about how her passion for learning developed into a career in finance, before ultimately leading to her current role as CEO at one of Birmingham’s most recognisable venues.

We learn why Millennium Point’s dual purpose of being both commercial and charitable was a perfect fit for Abbie – and how her past experiences have led to ‘culture’ being firmly at the heart of her leadership.

Abbie also discusses Millennium Point’s mission to create opportunities for the next generation through its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) initiatives.

Key topics:

· Lessons learned from growing up in South Wales

· The importance of her education

· Why she chose a career in finance

· Why she moved to Birmingham

· How Millennium Point "found me"

· What surprised her about becoming a CEO

· Millennium Point's support for STEM education

· Why culture is the most important element of a business

· Her advice for aspiring CEOs

Episode Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by the Birmingham Black Business Show, taking place on Saturday 15th June.

Tickets are £40. However, we have around 50 FREE tickets to give away - use he code CHAMBERFREE at the checkout to secure yours.

Go to https://www.birminghamblackbusinessshow.co.uk/

More about Millennium Point:

Website: https://www.millenniumpoint.org.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahirsexperience/

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/millenniumpoint

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/millennium-point-property-limited/

Connect with us:

Website: https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grbhamchambers

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/GrBhamChambers

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Connect with Henrietta: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrietta-brealey-86263b33/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/HenriettaLB

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