Grahame Smee

Managing director, 4SEC Group

What was your dream career as a child?

To be a policeman, like my Dad.

What has been your personal highlight of 2019?

Watching my son's first football match.

Which famous person deserves a (gentle) slap?

David Cameron - he started the madness.

What two things (apart from family) would you grab if your house was on fire?

My record collection and photos.

Which of your 2019 predictions have come to pass?

We are still in the EU, and the patterns of business have been disrupted.

What TV show have you binge watched this year?

Succession.

How has 2019 been from a business perspective?

Challenging and rewarding.

What annoys you most about your commute?

The unpredictability of it all.

If you could witness one past event, what would it be?

The fall of the Berlin Wall.

How do you explain the channel to people?

We are the glue between products and real people.

What have been your favourite and least favourite partner conference destinations?

Nice as a favourite, Birmingham as the least.

What is the biggest challenge facing the channel in 2020?

To adapt quickly to embrace the new ways of transacting and providing everything we supply.