The VOICE of Ali Kazimi, Class of 1987
In this episode, Old Alfredian Ali Kazimi sits down with Tamlyn Worrall to reflect on a transformative journey through King Alfred School.
Arriving with limited English and navigating a completely new cultural landscape, Ali shares how the school’s ethos of respect, individuality, and open discussion helped him find his voice. From lively debates to unexpected moments of encouragement, these formative years shaped his confidence, values, and global perspective.
Ali explores:
- The power of being heard—even when you’re still finding the words
- Why diversity of thought matters more than “right answers”
- How a holistic education builds confidence beyond academics
- The lasting impact of feeling included rather than judged
A thoughtful and often nostalgic conversation about identity, belonging, and the kind of education that stays with you for life.
Creators and Guests
Guest
Ali Kazimi
Ali Kazimi is Managing Director, WTS Hansuke. Ali has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held successive leadership roles as Head of Tax at BlackRock and as International Partner of Deloitte UK and Middle East. Ali frequently speaks at conferences and writes on a variety of topics such as QI, AEoI (FATCA, CRS and DAC6), custodial structures, pension & asset pooling, and stamp & transfer taxes.
Composer
Amy Cash
Amy Cash is an actress, VoiceOver artist and an Old Alfredian from the Class of 2020, having joined The King Alfred School (KAS) for Sixth Form. Since KAS, she has gone on to train at Mountview Drama School and is pursuing a career in acting. She kindly offered to lend us her voice and record the introductions for Alfredian Voices - with a little help from Dan in music. Make sure to watch out for an Amy shaped space on a stage or screen near you soon!
Producer
Deborah Castillo
After a 10-year career as an advertising and marketing executive in Miami, Deborah crossed the pond in 2013 to start a new life in the U.K. In 2023, she pivoted to a career in Alumni Relations and Development, transferring her talent for bringing people and ideas together. With her American enthusiasm for staying connected to your Alma Mater, Deborah loves gathering, curating, and learning from our Old Alfredian stories. Fluent in Spanish and shaped by her cross-cultural experiences, she brings a global perspective to her work.
Producer
Heather Roberts
Alumni and Development Officer: Heather has been the Alumni and Development Officer at The King Alfred School since 2020. Having become disillusioned with her career in the fashion industry Heather moved to this role within Development and Alumni Relations, pulling on her transferable skills. Heather credits her ease at engaging with new people and different audiences with having lived overseas for seven years in Moscow, Russia and Bogota, Colombia. As a self-confessed nosey person who likes a good natter, the Alfredian Voices podcast has been the dream project for Heather to work on.
Producer
Tamlyn Worrall
Development & Alumni Relations Director: As a consummate professional in the Alumni Relations and Development space, Tamlyn brings years of experience to cultivating relationships with our Old Alfredians. With a footprint in South Africa, Australia, and Japan, Tamlyn proudly calls London home, and it’s here that she’s developed her career in the education sector. At the heart of what she does, Tamlyn loves connecting with and learning about our OAs. She approaches every conversation with a sincere curiosity and warmth, finding herself fascinated by the details of every story. This podcast series was a germ of an idea in 2020 and thanks to a fabulous podcast editor we have finally been able to bring these Old Alfredian stories to a wider audience.
