Ed Caughey joined Senior College when the Cambridge International Examinations were first introduced to the College. In his final year, he gained A Levels in Business Studies, Economics and English.

It would have been easy to go into the family business, Smith and Caugheys, and simply gain enough work experience to give him a pathway to management. However, that was not Ed’s goal as he wanted to further his education. He headed straight to the University of Auckland where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Management.

This led to a graduate position at Smith and Caugheys where he embarked on a series of work experiences to give him an understanding of all aspects of the business with a view to going into management in the future. Ed has worked in most departments of Smith and Caugheys and in 2010 will embark on an overseas experience. Ed’s father worked in London in Harvey Nichols and in the family tradition, Ed will follow suit. He aims to work in London in a similar firm such as Harrods. After two years, he will return to New Zealand to take up a managerial position in the family business.