Scott Dodds

CEO, Ultima

What has been your personal highlight of 2021?

My son's wedding that finally happened after a 414-day delay.

Which tech figurehead has impressed you the most this year, and why?

Prof Sarah Gilbert, who designed the Oxford vaccine.

Which one lockdown habit do you plan to keep going?

Keeping up the exercising - even just walking more.

Which face-to-face industry event are you most excited to return to, and why?

The CRN Channel Awards! And more of our own customer and partner events.

If you had the time to learn one new skill, what would it be?

Playing an instrument well - probably the piano.

If you could go back in time and tell your childhood self one thing, what would you say?

Make sure to take the time to enjoy the journey and remember we work to live, not live to work.

If you had to sing karaoke, what would be your song of choice?

Sweet Caroline.

Sum 2021 up in three words.

Optimistic, energised, thankful.