What’s the most exciting thing about your job?
I find working in an ever expanding global team really exciting. Seeing different cultures and ways of working opens your eyes to new opportunities. Seeing the equipment markets and product range growing always gives me new ideas of how best to support our customers.
Who has inspired you most in your career?
I wouldn’t feel that it was fair to point to one person. I have taken the bits that I found best from colleagues and managers over the years.
If you were an item in a warehouse, what would you be?
Having originally trained as a vehicle mechanic, I would have to say the timing belt on an engine. The part that keeps everything in time.
If you had your time again, what would you do differently?
I would love to have studied law but wouldn’t now change the path that I have taken.
What’s your favourite pastime?
Spending time at the coast in our caravan with the family and the dog.
Do you play a sport, follow a sport or support a team?
I have always loved motorsport of all kinds and have had a season ticket for my home team, Leicester City, for 15 years.
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened in your career?
Arriving at an office to interview a candidate to realise that I was in Milton Keynes and the interview was arranged in Bristol. This was before we held meetings virtually so was a great learning experience to double check locations!
Do you have any hidden talents?
Not that I know so they are clearly well hidden!
Who would be your favourite party guest?
I would have to say Winston Churchill or Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
What is the greatest luxury in your life?
I have recently bought a second hand 2 seater sports car. I believe it could be classed more of a mid-life crisis than a luxury!
If you won the Lottery, what would you do?
Take care of family, friends and some charities that I hold dear to my heart and then buy a holiday home somewhere warm!
Who or what makes you laugh?
I love comedy and go to as many live gigs as I have time for but my grandson, who is nearly 2 years old, makes me laugh daily!
What’s your dream holiday?
I’m not good at doing nothing and totally relaxing so a city break is more my kind of holiday.
What’s your favourite music album?
I have a very broad taste in music and can’t pick any single album.
What’s your favourite movie or Netflix series?
Narcos was a favourite on Netflix for me.
What would be your advice to someone thinking about coming into the industry (apart from “don’t do it”)?
Firstly ensure that you really want to be in this industry, then work hard to learn as much as you can to really understand it. Align yourself with people that have more experience and learn from them, and always have a goal in mind.
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