Rob Tomlin

Vice president, UK channel, Dell Technologies

What has been your business highlight of 2022?

Our Dell Technologies Channel forum at the Savoy this year was my highlight. The noise of everyone reconnecting was amazing!

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

Everyone should have a Dell laptop.

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

I have been so impressed with the work that Mark Sumner has been doing with the Channel Chat podcast. He must win a CRN award one day.

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

"Last man standing."

What was your first job?

I joined TPLC as an ISR in 1998.

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

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. I got to the end of it so I would say yes.

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

Be nice to everyone - it doesn't cost anything.

Who would play you in a movie of your life?

Me.