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Legal mind, dog owner and recent New Yorker.

“It’s amazing what you can achieve when you explore different options and ask for opportunities. I was once told, ‘Stay true to what you’re looking for,� and that’s really stuck with me throughout my career. Be yourself, don’t be afraid to speak up and keep your long-term goals in mind. This is the attitude that’s gotten me where I am today.

Ally McBeal was my inspiration as a child: I always wanted to be a lawyer. But things changed during law school in London. I realized I didn’t want to specialize in just one thing anymore; I wanted to keep my options open. ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø offered a huge variety of opportunities and the chance to work within lots of different companies and industries. I went for it and haven’t looked back.

I joined ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in the UK in Audit on the Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals team. I jumped in right way, starting with a big engagement â€� a group audit of a large pharma company. Working on that project, along with solid mentorship, helped me learn, grow and improve my skills early on in my career.

But after three years in Audit, I wanted a new challenge. I spoke to my performance manager and she introduced me to Forensic, which I hadn’t even known was an offering at ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø. My interest was immediately piqued. Forensic is largely about legal compliance, so my legal education was absolutely key. And the Forensic group wanted someone with a background in pharma, so it was an ideal fit. I already had all the right skills and knowledge in place.

I also had a burning ambition to live in New York and set out to make it happen. I took the initiative and learned about a Forensic opportunity there. It was perfect. I was completely backed by my manager and team and landing that position has been the highlight of my career so far.  

I now investigate fraud, bribery and corruption in pharmaceutical companies across Asia Pacific. If an issue comes up from an audit or through a whistle-blower complaint â€� like suspected bribery to doctors or government officials â€� we investigate it and I help write the report which we provide to the client. I even got to go to Singapore for three weeks within the first few months of joining the group to run an informal report-writing workshop. Aside from my exciting and ever-challenging career, living in New York is incredible. I adopted a toy poodle named Kobe, I’ve signed up for cocktail-making and painting classes and I like to spin (indoor cycling) and do Pilates on the weekends. I’m taking advantage of everything the Big Apple â€� and ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø â€� has to offer.â€�