Q&A: Nick Wilson, commercial director, DG3/Leycol

Wilson: Goalkeeping’s loss was print’s gain
Wilson: Goalkeeping’s loss was print’s gain

Goalkeeping’s loss was print’s gain. Arsenal fan Nick is 32 and has spent 15 years in print. He was on Tottenham’s books as a kid, and then played semi-professional football subsequently while holding down the day job. Nick is married with two kids under the age of three, but still finds time for the odd round of golf.

Why did you get into printing?

I joined my father’s business; print has always been in our genes

What would be your dream job?

What I’m doing now

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Leonardo DiCaprio

What is your dream bit of kit?

I have it: Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 and HP Indigo 12000 and 7900

What would you most like to print?

High-end commercial products

What is your favourite film?

Zulu

What is your favourite TV show?

Match of the Day

Sweet or savoury?

Sweet

Who or what do you hate the most?

Snakes

Who do you admire most in the industry?

Gary Wilson, managing director of DG3/Leycol has taught me everything I know

What is your favourite phrase or saying?

‘As I say’

What is your favourite album?

There are just too many to choose from

Cat or dog, or…?

Dog

What is your greatest luxury in life?

Holidays

What is the strangest job you’ve ever done?

Working in a scrap yard

What is your greatest ambition?

To grow the DG3/Leycol brand

Who or what makes you laugh?

Most things – I don’t take life too seriously

What’s your worst fashion disaster?

Fortunately, I don’t think I have had one

Which superpower would you like to have?

Invisibililty

Who would be your favourite party guests?

Michael Caine, David Seaman and Eric Clapton

What is the worst kind of print?

All print is good print

How would you like to be remembered?

As a ‘print legend’! Ha-ha!

Life is…?

Good