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Q&A: Emma Moore, client services director, Print Monkey

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Emma has spent 18 years in print, including a four-year spell as Nick Dixon’s PA. As well as being a director at Leicestershire print and marketing solutions company Print Monkey she also has two little monkeys of her own at home. Emma set up Print Monkey five years ago and is a big champion of women in business, and is the leader of Loughborough business group, the Achievers Academy for Women. Emma’s other passions including a liking for Northern Irish indie rock bands, and she describes her hobbies as ‘running and wine’ – we’re wondering if there could be a Dixon connection again regarding the latter?

What is your nickname?

Doz or Mrs Moo

Why did you get into printing? 

By accident. It was never promoted when I was at school

What would be your dream job?

PA to the Duchess of Cambridge

What would you most like to print?

One Direction concert tickets for my daughter

What is your favourite film?

Dirty Dancing

What is your favourite TV programme?

Holby City 

Who or what do you hate the most?

Negativity

Who do you admire most in the industry? 

Nick Dixon, former chief executive of DST Output/Lateral Group. His ability to get results from people is second to none, I lasted four years as his PA!

What is your favourite phrase or saying?

‘Screw it, let’s do it’

What is your favourite album?

Beacon by Two Door Cinema Club

What is your greatest luxury in life?

A picnic in the sun with my family

What is your greatest ambition?

Health and happiness, without them everything else is really hard work

Who or what makes you laugh?

Jack Black, episodes of Friends, my kids

Where would you like to be right now?

Somewhere sunny

Which superpower would you like to have?

Teleportation

Who would be your favourite party guests?

Michael Acton Smith (chief executive of Mind Candy the creator of Moshi Monsters), my husband, ‘Phineas and Ferb’ and Coco Chanel

Where would you go if you could time-travel?

The 1960s

What is the worst kind of print?

Fast and cheap

What was the best business deal that you’ve pulled off?

My first order for Print Monkey – the start of a fantastic journey

What was your childhood obsession?

Wham! and George Michael – what a disappointment he turned out to be

Life is…?  

A gift – live it, love it

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