Paul Barlow

CEO, Servium

What has been your business highlight of 2022?

Growing the business by more than 20 per cent year-on-year.

If you were ruler of your own country, what law would you introduce first?

Ownership of all Premier League football teams would be held by their fans!

Which channel or tech leader (outside of your own company) has impressed you most in 2022?

Antonio Neri, the HPE CEO - he has a plan!

If you had a warning label, what would it say?

"Can be grumpy in the mornings!" Actually, it should read "Is grumpy in the mornings".

What was your first job?

2nd Lieutenant Royal Marines.

What was the last book you read, and was it any good?

Red Notice by Bill Browder. It was brilliant and relevant.

What's the most important lesson you've learned from another business leader or mentor?

Focus on the people.

Who would play you in a movie of your life?

Kevin McCloud, from Grand Designs…