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13.
If money was no object, what
would be your ideal car?
I’ve never really been one for flash
cars. Having a reliable motor which
gets me around is more than
enough.
14. Money no object, your dream
15.
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What do you do?
Managing Director of HPM Group
for the last 12 years. We are
currently arranging a merger with
Addo Printing Limited and I will
become chairman of the newly
formed company.
Who have you worked
for in the past?
I started as an apprentice 46 years
ago within the existing company
and was part of a management buy
out in 1985 becoming Managing
Director in 1998 so have, in effect,
been with the same company all
my working life.
Best part of your job?
Developing unique print and
marketing solutions, including web
development for clients which add
value to their businesses. This is a
fascinating area which is constantly
changing.
Is there anything about your job
that you really don’t like?
People who don’t pay their bills on
time.
Favourite thing about working on
Aycliffe Business Park?
Excellent position with easy access
to our client base throughout the
North-East of England. Good coffee
and meeting place at the Xcel
Centre!
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Which company/individual on
the park do you do the most
work with?
We have a number of exciting
clients on the Business Park and
all are equally important to us.
Who’s your tip for future
success?
Martin Walker, of Mantis Media
(editor blushes).
Four famous people you’d love to
have round for dinner and why?
Leonard Cohen, Quentin Tarantino,
Tracy Emin, Mick Jagger – all
inspiring people with good crack!
If you could do something else in
business, what would it be?
An Accountant.
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12. What’s the best piece of business
advice you’ve been given?
Never play cards with a man
named Dog.
achievement?
Building a business employing 50
people who are all committed to
pulling in the same direc ѥ