Kay Bruen

Managing director, Clipsham IT

Which tech figurehead do you admire the most?

Jeff Bezos because he continually pushes the boundaries of what everyone else thinks his company represents and can achieve.

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

I think people are talking about it, but the skills gap in cyber security is a major challenge now, and will get worse.

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

Sir Winston Churchill, Peter Ustinov and Dave Allen.

How has 2017 been for you?

It has been a cracking year so far in terms of new customers, and working on bigger projects for existing clients.

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

Sadly I don't get invited to many extravagant lunches any more but one that stands out was a five-course lunch at Le Manoir Quatre Saisons.

Which global city best matches your personality?

Rio de Janeiro.

What would be your super-hero power?

The ability to fly, hover and be invisible at the same time - imagine what you might see!

Complete this sentence. The worst thing about our rivals is… they are still there despite themselves.

What makes you nervous?

Running out of red wine.

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

Curry.

Sum up the channel in three words

Sociable, fun, necessary.