Rob Tomlin

VP UK channel, Dell

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Rob Tomlin

What has been your personal highlight of 2021?

I committed this year to walk/run 3000km as part of our Poweritforward initiative. It's been a massive achievement for me, and at the same time, it has encouraged our teams and partners to join the journey and raise a huge amount for our chosen charities The Princes Trust, The Talent Foundry and MNDA.

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

It has to be Michael Dell for his continued inspiring leadership during one of the most relentless years in our company's history.

Which one lockdown habit do you plan to keep going?

I do my absolute best to be home for bedtime to read my daughter her bedtime story, which means continuing to work remotely as much as possible.

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

The CRN Channel Awards, of course.

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

As a keen tennis player, I'd have to say a quality slice serve.

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

Do what you enjoy, as it usually leads to great things!

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

Being a manc, it's got to be Wonderwall by Oasis.

Sum 2021 up in three words.

You're on mute.

 

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