Tell us about your biggest disaster.

I have had many disasters, so it is difficult to narrow it down.

What is your greatest achievement?
Maybe building a winner like Jetwing Lighthouse, but it was a team effort and achievement.

How do you run a meeting?
As quickly as possible, but sometimes I talk too much.

The one trait you look for in new hires is?
Let me say two; commitment and passion.

Who has been the greatest influencer on you?
My father.

What’s the best professional advice you ever received?

From my cricket coach: do what you have
to do.

What’s your favourite thing to do when you are not at work?

Watching cricket.

What is your favourite work-day time waster?

Smart media stuff, people sending us Whatsapp messages and reading them is time wasted.

Which is the quality you would most like in a person?

Humbleness.

Which words or phrases do you overuse?

My wife is the best person to answer that.

What is your motto?

Be simple, humble, and driven.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Pray.

What was one of your life-changing moments?
Getting married.

What life lesson did you learn the hard way?

Getting dropped from the cricket team and working hard to get back my place on the side was a tough time that taught me the value of diligence and perseverance.

What inspires you?

My inspiration comes from creating spaces and working with local communities.

When did you last try something new, and what was it?

A year ago, we started moving into the restaurant business. We are hoteliers, not restaurateurs,
those are businesses doing well now.

Early riser or night owl?

Early riser.

Coffee or tea?

Both

What’s on your work desk right now?
I have a cluttered desk: files, my iPad and statues of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary