1. What was your first job?
My first job was as a Saturday girl in a barbers at the age of 14 – and I haven’t stopped working since.
2. What was your first company car?
My first company car was a Peugeot 508.
3. What did you listen to on your last car journey?
I usually have my iPod on shuffle so it could be anything from house music to Motown to Dolly Parton or Frank Ocean. The new XX album is always a favourite when I have a long drive.
4. What one thing do you wish you could do better?
I wish I found it easier to say “no” to people.
5. What’s your biggest achievement?
Being able to say I was part of the Infiniti brand at such an exciting stage. Being responsible for introducing the new Q50 to the fleet market is an honour. The D-segment market is dominated by the German brands so launching a real alternative is certainly causing a stir.
6. Who are your role models?
My family have always been my role models. My parents have instilled in me a great work ethic; my brothers, being military, have influenced my ‘Just do it, whatever it takes’ attitude, which helps me every day. On a professional basis, I admire Karren Brady and all she has achieved. She is a great role model for the young professional woman – proving that you can succeed, even in a typically ‘man’s’ world.
7. What’s the stupidest thing you’ve done?
After a business meeting in Paris recently I left my passport on the plane when coming home. It took an hour of interrogation by some very burly security personnel before I was let back into the country!
8. What was the most hotly debated topic at your last meeting?
Structuring a Pan-European deal and joining the families of Nissan, Renault and Infiniti to present an all-encompassing comprehensive offer to our customers.
9. What’s in your garage?
Bikes, a massage table, camping equipment and paint.
10. What’s the worst thing about your job?
Not enough hours in the day.
11. What one law would you make or change?
I would make the Monday after Remembrance Sunday or Armed Forces Day a national bank holiday.
12. What keeps you awake at night?
Deciding how I would spend the money if I won the lottery, which I believe I will every week.
13. Who is your ideal celebrity date?
Tom Hardy. He is a brilliant actor but also very easy on the eye.
| FACTFILE | |
| Name: | Hannah Bishop |
| Company: | Infiniti Europe |
| Job title: | Fleet sales manager for Northern Europe |
| Home town: | Solihull |
| Family: | Single, no children |
| Age: | 27 |
| Sum up your company in 13 words or fewer: | An exciting and premium brand that encompasses luxury and style without any compromise. |
