Julian Thompson

Senior director of sales, Ingram Micro UK

Career so far I've been with Ingram Micro UK for 10 years. Before that I spent one year with Tally UK and two years with Kelway UK.

Do you care about green IT? Yes, we have a responsibility to our children.

If you could be in a rock/pop band, which one would it be and who would you be? New Order, Bernard Sumner.

What is the best corporate jolly you have ever been on/taken partners on? Las Vegas wins every time.

Has 2009 been as bad as everyone said it would be? No. While it has been challenging it has thrown up many opportunities which we have work on to capitalise.

Have any of your predictions come true this year? Yes, I won on the Grand National and England qualified for the World Cup.

What do you see as the channel's biggest challenge in 2010? Being prepared for the upturn.

What is the best part of your day? Meeting with the customer and vendors as they present new opportunities.