What is your nickname? Charlie or Mr Perfect
Why did you get into printing? The chance of an apprenticeship was offered at the print company my dad was working for in Cirencester. He seemed to enjoy his work so I thought I would give it a go
What would be your dream job? If someone had asked me where I wanted to be 20 or so years ago then I am pretty much there so I guess I already have my dream job. The only alternative that I have thought of previously is a tree surgeon
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Ryan Gosling’s a good-looking chap
What is your dream bit of kit? My Spin titanium road bike
What would you most like to print? Anything with double-digit net profit margins and sensible timescales
What is your favourite TV show? Made in Chelsea, I love the ridiculous nature of it, so far removed from the real world
Who or what do you hate the most? Life’s too short for hatred
Who do you admire most in print? Gilbert Nurden, one of the former owners of Avonprint in Cirencester who gave me my chance in print and believed in me
What is your favourite saying? ‘Yes, we can help you with that, it’s no trouble’
What is the strangest job you’ve had? Engineered, printed and made up 50 fully working Paddington Bear suitcases, complete with fitted-out insides and leather carry handles!
What is your greatest ambition? To be able to retire healthy and wealthy enough to travel the world
What’s your greatest fear? Not meeting tomorrow’s deadlines, oh… and spiders
Who or what makes you laugh? Currently, the humour of Karl Pilkington, but the great British sense of humour in general – I do not wish to offend but cant stand American humour, they just cannot get it right
What piece of kit would you like to see invented? A front- and side-lay system for registration would be good on entry-level digital print kit
What’s your worst fashion disaster? My wife would say my collection of Lycra cycling gear, the kids would say my dad dancing is both unfashionable and embarrassing!
What was the best business deal that you’ve pulled off? Hopefully it’s still to come
How would you like to be remembered? An all-round good guy who always gave 110%
Life is…? Too short, stop moaning and enjoy it
What were your childhood obsessions? Football, cheese and fudge
