Executive summary

Age 62 Family Married with three adult children. Education Degree in economics from Melbourne University. Pay About A$200,000 (£105,000) – “but, to be honest, dividends is probably the main thing”. Last holiday Travelling around east Africa with his wife. Best advice he’s been given From his father, just before he set up Intrepid: “Just give it a crack. If it doesn’t work, don’t worry about it.” Biggest career mistake Selling part of the company to Tui, followed by an eventual demerger – “We gave them a crapload of money and kind of started again.” Phrase he overuses “No dramas!” How he relaxes Walking, and long hot baths.