Scott Dodds

Chief executive, Ultima Business Solutions

Which tech figurehead do you admire the most?

Bill Gates for his philanthropy and his pursuit of finding answers to world health problems.

What's the biggest challenge facing the industry no-one is talking about yet?

The speed of change. Humans have coped with huge change since the dawn of time. Never at the speed we are seeing now. Working out the impact of technology on everyone and everything is now a speed challenge.

If you could invite three famous people to dinner, who would they be?

Alan Turing, Peter Sellers and Neil Armstrong.

How has 2017 been for you?

Challenging and rewarding. Best so far.

What's the most extravagant business lunch you've ever had?

In a communications centre, near the North Pole, 30Km north of Svalbard.

Which global city best matches your personality?

London.

What would be your super-hero power?

Slowing down time.

Complete this sentence. The worst thing about our rivals is... the lack of communication we have at senior levels.

What makes you nervous? Heights.

If you could eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Vegetables.

How would you sum up the channel in three words?

People-centric, innovating, under-valued.