Parsons, Shaune

A-LIST 2005

Company: Computerworld Wales.

Job title: Managing director.

Place of birth: Dorset.

Year of birth: 1961.

Marital status: Married.

Career highlights: I started in the industry in 1983 for a small dealer in Somerset, but soon moved to a national company. Completed a management buy-out in 1992 and have not looked back.

What do you love most about the IT industry? I love the cut and thrust of development and change, but hate the monopoly of certain players. To understand your clients' needs and get it right is satisfying.

Which company do you most admire or respect in the IT business? I admire IBM for trying hard and Novell for still being here.

Which individual do you most admire or respect in the IT business? Gareth Hansford, managing director of Lenovo UK.

What is the biggest technology trend you anticipate in the next 12 months? BS7799 and email archiving and storage.