My favourite holiday destination is…
North Norfolk – it has long, sandy beaches, great food, is dog-friendly and has a relaxing pace of life.
I drive a…
Volvo V70.
My hobbies include…
Regular walks with our Doberman, Oscar, and cycling along the canal towpaths of our two local canals; the Nottingham and the Erewash. I am also a lifelong supporter of Notts County football club.
I got into the industry when…
I was looking for an opportunity to develop a career in sales but was too young to be a rep. A job I spotted gave me the chance to join Michelin in telesales at 20. From there I trained as a sales rep and was appointed to my first territory in September 1983.
To encourage young people into the industry we should…
Seek to offer a greater number of opportunities to join companies as modern apprentices, enabling young people to acquire and develop skills while earning a living.
The outlook for our sector over the next 12 months is…
Likely to remain highly competitive - for the truck tyre market and managed contract solutions - with an increasing emphasis on adding value through technology such as telematics and radio-frequency identification.
This article was published in the 14 July issue of Commercial Motor. Why not subscribe to get 12 issues for just £12?
