James Kight

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Chief executive, Printerland

What is your greatest career move to date?

From bottling up to head barman.

What is top of your bucket list?

To spend UK winters in South Africa.

What has changed most since you started working in the channel?

Communication and that someone can always get hold of you.

How do you think Brexit is going to affect the channel?

Now that the dust has settled, I don't think it will; we have to make it work. It's motivating.

What is your least favourite task during the working day?

My morning run.

If you were an animal, what would you be?

A spectacled bear. Have you seen the attention Paddington gets?

If you won the big one on EuroMillions, what would you do?

Disappear.

What is your worst habit?

I can't switch off.

How has 2016 been for you?

Great! Another record-breaking year.

If you didn't work in the IT channel, what would be your dream career?

A holiday rep. Less pressure and a great tan.

What major issues will the channel face in 2017?

I can't think of anything.

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