BGC boss Sean Windeatt was in the firm’s London office when 9/11 unfolded, killing 658 of the firm’s employees in New York. Today, he tells us about BGC’s annual Charity Day to mark the event, while taking us through his career in financial services in Square Mile and Me

CV

• Name: Sean Windeatt
• Job title: Co-chief executive officer and chief operating officer at BGC Group
• Age: 52
• Born: Devon
• Lives: Surrey
• Studied: University of Bedfordshire 
• Talents: A keen sportsman and not bad at karaoke
• Coffee order: Flat white
• Cocktail order: Moscow Mule
• Favourite book: The Great Gatsby
• Motto: Never regret the things you have done, only the things you haven’t 
• Biggest perk of the job: The biggest perk of the job is being in a position to make a positive impact beyond the business. Charity Day is the best example of that. 

What was your first job?

A paper round – early mornings whatever the weather. 

What was your first role in the City?

Accountant in the City within financial services. 

When did you know you wanted to build a career in financial........

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