David Bowles

Sep 25 2007 by Helen Logan, Evening Gazette

Chairman of Entrust.

What did you want to be when you were young?

An archaeologist.

How much was your first pay packet and what did you spend it on?

£2.50 and half went to my mother.

What’s your dream job, other than your current one?

I have realised my dream and had a great career in jobs that have always enabled me to support my family and be exciting.

What’s the best piece of business advice you have received?

Never look back at what might have been.

And the worst?

“Trust us”.

What is your philosophy when it comes to business?

Understand the market, your customers, agree objectives and lead from the front to achieve them.

What are your hobbies?

Gardening, golf, sailing and the great outdoors.

What’s your top business or financial tip?

Be sceptical of sales forecasts and never underestimate your working capital requirements.

Does anything scare you and if so what?

Nothing but total darkness.

What would you choose as your epitaph?

He lived and laughed.