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Get to Know Allan Dempsie in our Employee Spotlight

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What would you rate 10 / 10?

Old School 10p Tangy Tom crisps.

What job would you be terrible at?

Business Development.

What do you wish you knew more about?

Invoice Finance.

What is the best way to start the day?

I’m an early riser so I like waking up at 12.30am and making a piece and cheese, chopped pork and salad cream.

Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?

Jo’s Maws.

What’s something you like to do the old-fashioned way?

Eat sweets you would have got from the ice cream van, none of this sugar-free madness.

How do you relax after a hard day at work?

I like to play my cello and paint abstract paintings with crayons.

What would be the most amazing adventure to go on?

A golf adventure all over the world or a real life Goonies trip.

What is the most impressive thing you know how to do?

Put up with Jo and Caitlin on a daily basis.

What could you give a 40-minute presentation on with absolutely no preparation?

How to be successful at Business Development without giving 40 minute public presentations.

What hobby would you get into if time and money weren’t an issue?

Play more golf.

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

Eat Maltesers and salt and vinegar Pringles together.

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning a medal for?

Sleeping.

What irrational fear do you have?

Flying.

What would be your spirit animal?

King Julian in Madagascar.

What is something you will NEVER do again?

Drink a Craig David shot (tequila and pineapple).

What was the most memorable gift you’ve received?

Paris trip for 40th birthday from my wife.

What’s the best and worst thing about getting older?

Best is the older I get I see my kids growing up. Worst is the older I get I see my kids growing older.

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