Q & A

Q & A with Denise Mayell

Denise is the iKBBI Communications Manager. Her role is to ensure that members and the wider industry are kept informed via the many communication channels that the iKBBI uses, including social media platforms, weekly email updates, monthly newsletters and quarterly magazines.

You’ve recently joined the iKBBI, what are your first impressions?

I’m really happy in my new job as I’m working with a great bunch of people who have a common aim of supporting KBB installers and providing a network of links to improve industry standards. With the new apprenticeship initiative being launched at the iKBBI these are exciting times. It’s great to be able to expose our young people to the apprenticeship opportunities and with the network of industry supporters that have been developed over the years it’s sure to be a success.

What attracted you to your role with the iKBBI?

I have a positive outlook and look for the best in things. On researching the iKBBI, I realised that their aims and objectives were to improve perception, standards and support installers in providing a professional service to the consumer. All really positive! Something I felt I could contribute to and wanted to be a part of.

Enough of business, tell us about yourself?

I’m married and I have two grown-up children who I’m very proud of. My daughter is a teacher and my son works in logistics…not forgetting my amazing dog who definitely counts as sibling no.3 (he’s special)

What or who makes you laugh?

I’m not proud to say this as it is usually at somebody else’s expense but for a quick uncontrollable giggle fix ‘You’ve Been Framed’ usually works.

What song would most likely get you up on the dance floor?

Definitely Rock Lobster by The B-52’s or Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash.

Name three people you’d most like to share a dinner party with?

Stephen Fry because he is a font of knowledge, Bradley Cooper to look at whilst putting the world to rights and Dame Helen Mirren for some top tips on growing old so gracefully.

What’s your favourite movie?

Coyote Ugly, I can watch it over and over. I do love a rom-com.

What’s your favourite holiday destination?

Ski resorts do it for me, the Three Valleys in France are probably my favourite for skiing and Austria for the Apres-ski. On the warmer side I do have a soft spot for the simplicity of Greece; taramasalata, greek salad and a cold beer.

What makes you cringe?

Eek…The Inbetweeners

Hopes for the future?

Remain positive with my rose tinted glasses. Stay healthy, be happy, enjoy my work and maybe some long-haul travel that involves meeting an orangutan.