Brian Andrews Q&A

 

What drives you?
Being able to 'Make a Difference'.
 
What inspires you?
Where I am today.
 
Strongest influences
Positive people and behaviours.
 
Other interests
Family / Grandchildren / Keeping fit / Disney
 
Favourite quotation
"A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still"    -- Blake.
 
Best decision
Moving to Canada in 1999.
 
Greatest regret
Giving WR Grace an offer they couldn't refuse (1974) - They did!.
 
Happiest business moment
Presenting longevity awards, CP Ships head office, Tampa 2002.
 
What would you change about British business if you were given the opportunity?
Rewarding failure.
 
Fantasy job
Tandem skydiver.
 
Most admired businessperson
Richard Branson
 
Least favourite personal characteristic
Always being right.
 
Pet hate/s
Political correctness.
 
Most over-used phrase
"It's not rocket science…"
 
Other people's most over-used phrase
"You know what I mean"
 
What makes you laugh?
Great British comedy.
 
Favourite city
Montreal, Quebec
 
Greatest extravagance/s
Disney, Latte and a Danish.
 
Current reading
Pretty much anything by Ian Rankin, Rudolph Giuliani or Stephen King.
 
Favourite albums
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club - The Beatles, anything by ELO, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams or Snow Patrol - bit of a mix!