Backchat
Why did you choose to work in the electrical industry? I love electronics and gadgets
What would you put into Room 101? Trains with no coffee service (sitting on one now!!)
Who in the industry would you like to spend time with? No specific individual – but I would love to be a fly on the wall in Apple brainstorming meetings
What’s your greatest achievement? Starting a family
What makes you laugh? My sons What was the greatest turning point in your life? Starting a family. The purpose behind everything you do changes Hobbies? Running and playing in a rock covers band What’s the worst lie you’ve ever told? No comment What’s your greatest regret? No comment!
What sort of music do you like? Rock
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He’s a rock guitarist, and would consider a career in the recording studio if he wasn’t fully satisfied with his present Name your poison work. He’s partial to a pint of cider and a takeaway, and Good ol’ pint of cider apparently thinks positively enough to trust that it will not What do you harm his defence if he exercises his right to remain silent daydream about? on certain questions! For a man with flat feet, he’s also Relaxing! very much on his toes under interrogation! Meet What’s your favourite Karl Thomas, Product Director (Philex) holiday destination? and Director/Founder (i-box). Still love UK holidays
What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you? I have been lucky, so nothing in particular
What historic figure do you identify with most? No one in particular How would you describe yourself? Positive thinker, always willing to take on a challenge, approachable How do you think others see you? Hopefully same as the above What’s your pet hate? Negative thinkers Do you have any bad habits? No comment If you weren’t in your present position, what job would you choose to do? Session guitarist Favourite TV programme? Only just started watching 24. I love it 30
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Who has been the greatest influence in your life? My father. He has spent his life as a hard manual worker and always taken interest and supported what I do
Favourite cuisine? Indian and Chinese on a par You have been offered the opportunity to rule the world for a day. What would be the first change you would make? Give the whole population access to the internet Is there anything about yourself that you would like to change? My flat feet!
What’s the best kind of punishment? Taking away something you love Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time? Hopefully still doing what I am doing – but better off What’s your greatest fear? Disappointing my family What’s your favourite piece of kit? My guitar
Do you have any hidden talents? Nothing interesting!
What motto do you live by? Think positive
Do you have any particular fetishes? No comment!
Tomorrow I will… …be better than yesterday