James Stangroom
Service Director – Interpreting
What's the most enjoyable part of your job?
The variety/ complexity and ability to talk to people all over the world.
Tell us three facts about yourself, one of which is a lie.
- I have been swimming to depths of 100 feet.
- I have jumped a motorbike the equivalent of 8 cars.
- I have driven a car at 167 miles per hour.
What do you consider your biggest achievement is so far?
Being the youngest branch manager ever within a large multi-national company and this feat has not been beaten.
What is your favourite song?
I don’t have a favorite song but I listen to funky/ jazzy house music.
What is your biggest ambition?
To progress as far in business as possible.
What's your favourite film?
The Godfather.
What's your chosen tipple?
Jack Daniels and coke.
What was your worst ever fashion disaster?
Going to school in uniform when it was none uniform day.
Top tip:
Through hard work you can achieve almost anything.