Get to Know Kunle

GET TO KNOW:

KUNLE

A member of the SK team tells us a bit more about their life, loves and future plans…

Most embarrassing moment at school. There were plenty of those.

One that sticks out is doing my school entrance exams for secondary school. I finished them early and was allowed to leave the classroom. My Dad wasn’t picking me up until later and I thought I’d take a personal tour of the school. As good as that was, there was no one around to talk to. I then bumped into a 3rd year student who was off to play water polo. He asked if I wanted to watch and I said yes. We walked down Tudor Street to the pool with the team (my new buddies for the a ernoon) and I watched them play in a water polo tournament. I lost track of time and was there until a er 8pm. I then walked back up the road and did le to the front entrance and saw the police, my Dad, what I then realised was the headmaster and some other gentlemen. That was an interesting journey home for me. Fortunately I was accepted into the school.

Something different that people wouldn't know about me. I have been a Best Man six times, an usher twice and the father of the bride to a friend.

What makes me feel better? Catching up with my wife Antoinette a er work with a cup of fresh mint tea (during the week) and on the weekend a walk to the pub for a catch up over a drink. Watching a game of cricket.

Favoutite Ever TV Programme. ER Last book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Snow Falls on Cedars by David Guterson

Desert Island Albums. The Singular Adventures of The Style Council and anything from Barry White and Bobby Womack.

Favouite Soap Series from the 80s. Dallas.

You have a number of pro bono roles. What is the driver behind this? My foster family.

I have placed an emphasis on helping youngsters in schools, which is where my involvement in the Haberdashers’ and the EY Foundation comes in. I believe education is a true enabler.