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Career history: account management and energy procurement.
What was your first job?
Clerical officer, Japan Business Service Unit, The University of Sheffield.
What are the best and worst parts of your job?
Having only started in January, so far I can’t describe any element as the “worst” part as there is so much to learn and so much to do. The best part has to be the people I’m working with – their commitment to our customers, the company and each other is incredible, it makes you want to come to work in the morning.
What’s your dream job and why?
Spitfire pilot. Ever since I first saw the Battle of Britain footage as a little boy, I’ve wanted to fly one.
What’s your most treasured possession?
My phone, because it has a picture of my two kids on it.
Where did you last go on holiday?
Gerani in Crete.
In the Hollywood film of your life, who would play you?
Matt Damon.
Reveal something about yourself not many people know.
I helped produce and direct a local pantomime for 14 years and played the dame in ten of those.
What album is currently in your car CD player?
Stereophonics, Just Enough Education to Perform.
What’s your favourite film and TV programme?
Film: Kelly’s Heroes. TV: According to Jim.
What quote or saying do you most overuse?
“Basically…” I get picked up on it by my friends and must try to stop overusing it, but it’s so difficult.
If you ruled the world, what would you do first?
Ensure that enough resources and funding are given to find cures for diseases such as cancer and Aids.
What’s your favourite joke?
A monkey goes into a bar and asks the barman: “Do you have any bananas?” “No, I don’t,” says the barman. “Do you have any bananas?” asks the monkey. “No, I have not got any bananas!” “Do you have any bananas?” “If you ask me that question one more time, I’ll nail your tongue to the counter!” “Do you have any nails?” “No, I don’t.” “Do you have any bananas?”
This article first appeared in Utility Week’s print edition of 22nd March 2013.
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