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The challenge and enjoyment of growing a business. Working with like-minded colleagues and clients
What inspires you?
Winning. Creating. Progressing.
Strongest influences.
My mother. Management specialist Peter Drucker. A former manager / mentor at Hilti, Don Bone.
Other interests.
Family and leisure pursuits - walking, guitar playing, sea fishing, tennis, long distance running.
Favourite quotation.
"Nothing happens unless you make it happen" John Gillam.
Best decision.
To grow Quantum rather than be a 2-man band.
Greatest regret.
Not playing rugby.
Happiest business moment.
First big Quantum new business win early 1993.
What would you change about British business if you were given the opportunity?
Ensure that 'pure' marketing was understood and implemented. Abolish executive lavatories and the like.
Most admired businessperson.
Peter Drucker.
Fantasy job.
Crewing a yacht
Least favourite personal characteristic.
Put on weight too easily.
Pet hate/s.
Smoking in public places. Poor standards of customer service.
Most over-used phrase.
" Shall I open another one darling?"
Other people's most over-used phrase.
"My glass is empty".
What or who makes you laugh?
"The Office" and Tony Blair
Favourite city.
Paris
Greatest extravagance/s.
Sea fishing at Brighton Marina.
Current reading.
'The Lord of the Rings', J.R.R.Tolkien. 'Eats Shoots and Leaves', Lynne Truss
Favourite albums.
'Beatles Love Songs. 'Revolver' and 'The White Album'. The Best of Louis Armstrong.
