Richard Michie
Head of Marketing and PR
What's the most enjoyable part of your job?
Meeting a challenge.
Tell us three facts about yourself, one of which is a lie.
- I was in the same cub pack as Jarvis Cocker.
- I've parachuted for 10,000 feet.
- I was a steward at the Grand National.
What do you consider your biggest
achievement is so far?
Bringing two amazing children into the world, soon to add one more!
What is your favourite song?
Happiness Stan - Small Faces
Fool’s Gold - Stone Roses
I want you - Inspiral Carpets and Mark E Smith
Cannonball - The Breeders
…I could go on!
What is your biggest ambition?
To visit the Shaolin Temples and Forbidden City in China
What's your favourite film?
Alfie - Michael Caine version
What's your chosen tipple?
Brandy or red wine
What was your worst ever fashion disaster?
'Y' cardigans
Top tip:
Never eat yellow snow.
Biography
Richard started his work life as a graphic designer. After designing his first website he moved into Marketing and has worked across several fast moving sectors including Travel and Tourism, Mail Order and Retail Marketing before working for Applied Language. He has a vast range of experience in traditional and online marketing and has consistently produced high return on investment throughout his career.