Rennuci, Paul

A-LIST 2005

Company: Damovo.

Job title: Managing director.

Place of birth: Glasgow.

Year of birth: 1963.

Marital status: Married.

What do you love most about the IT industry? The changes. It's a young industry with a a lot of dynamic people and some great characters.

Which company do you most admire or respect in the IT business? Apple.

Which individual do you most admire or respect in the IT business? John Scully [of Apple].

What is the biggest technology trend you anticipate in the next 12 months? The adoption of real converged applications in day-to-day business.

What is the one thing working in the technology industry has taught you? You have to work hard to keep up, and reading CRN helps.

Where do you think the channel will be in five years time? Far fewer resellers and fewer numbers of general channels, and lots more niche players.

Which do you think is the most influential vendor in the UK? Cisco.

Which vendor's technology do you think has changed the face of IT? IBM introducing a standards-based PC/open architecture.

How do you unwind or spend your spare time? I'm a big sports fan, and am interested in golf. Rugby is the main sport for me.

Where is your favourite place to eat? Sunday lunch at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club.

What is your favourite drink? Beer or red wine, depending on my mood.

What is your favourite TV programme or film? The Godfather.

Who is your favourite musician, band, artist or genre? Van Morrison.

What is your favourite book? Tony Adams' autobiography.

What career would you have pursued if you hadn't worked in the channel? Teaching.

What has been your greatest business achievement? My very first LAN sale.

What is your personal ambition? Follow the British Lions around New Zealand.