Nursery World - Young Leaders: How I got to the top (5)

Harry Mills, age 27, is chief brand officer for Cherubs Nurseries, which operates ten settings

When and how did you get here?

My career in early years started back in 2012, when I completed my NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. Wanting to diversify, I moved across to head office – initially working in marketing and advertising. I progressed to brand manager, before chief brand officer. The position is incredibly diverse, which is something that keeps my passion and drive continually renewed. One day I am supporting with a nursery acquisition and the next I'm throwing ideas around with my team for our next viral TikTok!

Did you always aspire to work in management?

I never thought about a career in early years, however, seeing the impact we have on the future generation is inspiring and humbling. It takes a village to build a child! As Cherubs Nurseries has grown I have been fortunate to take advantage of lots of opportunities and experiences.

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