A STUDENT from Newcastle Business School, part of Northumbria University, has landed a job as global communication and planning manager with George at Asda.

CLAIRE LINDSAY, from Middlesborough, completed the BA (Hons) Corporate Management degree and spent two years on work experience at George House, in Leicester. Bosses were so impressed with her ability and contribution during the global expansion of the George brand, she was offered a full-time management position within the company.

Mark Axon, head of global operations at George, said: "Claire was a real asset to the business during her placement.