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Home > News & Resources > Blogs > COFFEE BREAK WITH... Shaun Watts, Director - Christie Finance

2/20/2024

COFFEE BREAK WITH... Shaun Watts, Director - Christie Finance

Coffee Break with… is a Christie & Co series showcasing the brilliance, expertise, and diversity of our network of over 200 employees.

When did you join Christie Finance?
I joined Christie Finance on 2^nd Aug 2017. My daughter was born on 3^rd August 2017 which made for an interesting first week!

Where were you when you accepted your role at Christie Finance?
In the board room at Carmelite Street.

What was your first job?
My first job was working as a junior football coach, teaching 4 and 5 years old the basics of football in schools...

To read the full Coffee Break blog on the Christie Finance website, click here.