Mukesh Gupta

Tell us something most people won't know about you

I once caused a two-mile tailback after running out of petrol.

What has been your highlight of 2018 so far?

The e92plus SKO in Berlin was a fantastic start to the year.

Who would play you in the film of your life?

Daniel Craig for the action scenes, Sanjeev Bhaskar for the comedy.

Which tech firm (other than your own!) do you most admire?

Amazon, for becoming a $1bn company by being hugely disruptive but often underestimated.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

The latest shiny gadget.

What is the most irritating tech buzzphrase of 2018?

‘The cloud'.

What would be your first act if you were made Prime Minister?

Cancel Brexit.

What's the biggest untapped opportunity facing the channel?

I'm working on it, but I'm not sharing it.

What is your most treasured possession?

My jewel-encrusted Rolex Submariner, which I've lost…

What do your family think you do all day?

Meetings, talking and having lunch… and going on jollies.

Who has been your mentor in business?

I've learnt from everyone worked with.