What was your highlight of 2024?
Being appointed as permanent CEO of GPA, climbing Kilimanjaro with my daughter and also becoming a grandad (different daughter!)
What was the hardest part of being a leader in 2024?
Leading with purpose and clarity when facing uncertainties, non-controllables and a constrained financial environment.
What are the main challenges facing the GPA in the coming year – and how are you planning to meet them?
Following five years of rapid growth, we are in a period of stabilisation and improvement at GPA, whilst positioning the organisation as a key enabler of civil service reform. We have a huge opportunity to help the government deliver on its missions.
What was the best Christmas present you’ve ever given or received? And the worst?
Best: a garden birds book illustrated by Basil Eade from my granny in 1976. I still have it. Worst, also 1976: fifteen different “soap on a ropes”. I didn't use them. Preferred Matey.