The Social Mobility Podcast
The Social Mobility Podcast is a series of conversations with individuals who advocate for, work within or represent social mobility from a range of sectors, including education, business, charity and the media. Together with host Tunde Banjoko OBE, guests discuss the importance of advancing diversity and equality, and explore what can be done to address socio-economic inequality.
The Social Mobility Podcast
Marco Amitrano: Social mobility “is critical to our ability to be even greater than we are today.”
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Marco Amitrano, PwC’s Senior Partner for the UK and Middle East, shares his journey from a modest background to leading a major firm, emphasising that social mobility is about expanding access to opportunity and unlocking talent for the benefit of both individuals and business.
He highlights PwC’s own journey, noting that organisations must adapt systems to support diverse talent, while individuals must actively seize opportunities.
Marco stresses the importance of education, workplace exposure, and access to AI skills, and calls for collaboration and investment in skills and infrastructure to drive social mobility and economic growth.”
Your host is Tunde Banjoko OBE, founder of Making The Leap.