Victoria doesn’t have much spare time but says: “As a family we enjoy hill walking. To switch off and relax after a busy day I either take the dog on a long walk or enjoy a G ‘n’ T!”
What is your nickname?
I get called Vix, Fazzler (stemming from my maiden name Farrell) or simply V
Why did you get into printing?
I fell into it to be honest, a role came up for an account manager at Print and I thought I would apply – I never expected to get it and when I did I just immersed myself into print and spent a lot of time at printers to ensure I understood the basics and the process overall so could speak with conviction to my client. Over the last 10 years I have progressed through the company and became managing director three years ago
What would be your dream job?
I love the job I have now as I like the variety and the pressure it brings. If I were to change direction all together then as I really enjoy organising things I would look to become an event organiser
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Emma Stone
What is your dream bit of kit?
We have a B3 currently so a Heidelberg B2 Speedmaster XL75 10-colour 5/5 perfector
What is your favourite film?
I LOVE Christmas so it would have to be Elf or Home Alone
What is your favourite TV programme?
I really like to watch things that require absolutely no brain power as like to completely switch my brain off so something like Friends although am hooked on Suits on Netflix at the moment
Sweet or savoury?
Definitely sweet – I am a chocoholic… maybe I should have said my dream job would be at Cadburys!
Who or what do you hate the most?
Laziness, ignorance or arrogance in a person
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me,” – Ayn Rand. I also tell people to be kind to themselves and kind to others – in the world today I think this is very important
What is your favourite album?
I grew up listening to the ‘’Now’ albums as love the variety they have on them and I am still a fan. I was obsessed with the like of Take That when I was a teenager and still enjoy their music (although much prefer their old stuff)
What is your favourite book?
To kill a Mockingbird. Read it for GCSE English Literature but happily read it over and over again
Cat or dog, or…?
Definitely dog – we have a chocolate lab called Hazel
What is your greatest luxury in life?
I love holidays as, although I do still respond to work calls and emails, it allows me to spend quality time with my children who are growing up far too fast!
Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
I should probably say my husband and kids but… Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
What is your greatest ambition?
To live my best possible life and provide a happy and secure home for my family
What’s your greatest fear?
Letting people down (family, friends, clients, colleagues)
Who or what makes you laugh?
My children often make me laugh (and sometimes cry!) but I love to watch comedies like Bridesmaids and Miss Congeniality or Netflix series like Brooklyn 99
Which celebrity would you like to get out of here? Why?
I am not really a fan of reality TV stars that have no obvious talent or skill
Most embarrassing moment?
I think I must have blocked these out but know there have been many over the years!
Where would you like to be right now?
Cuba – sat on the beach with a Pina Colada in my hand
What’s your worst fashion disaster?
I sported a black and luminous pink shell suit with matching scrunchie for most of the 1980s
Which superpower would you like to have?
To stop time and change the outcome of things like the 1980s TV show ‘Out of this World’.
Who would be your favourite party guests?
Ant and Dec, Barack and Michelle Obama, Harry and Meghan with Take That as musical entertainment… I think that would be a night of fun and laughter
Where would you go if you could time-travel?
Ancient Rome or Greece as I would like to learn more about classical civilisation
What was your childhood obsession?
Fraggle Rock, Care Bears, My Little Pony and Sheera/He-Man
What is the worst kind of print?
For me it would be lithographic print that has not had enough care and attention on press – i.e. if registration, vibrancy or colour match is neglected
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
Do not waste time on overthinking things that have happened, everyone else has most likely forgotten it soon after it happened and no good comes from replaying things over and over again. Let things go, learn from them and move on.
How would you like to be remembered?
At work: For achieving my ambitions whilst ensuring I maintained respect for colleagues, suppliers, clients and peers and never being afraid of getting stuck in and working hard. At home: As a kind and loving person
Life is…?
A wonderful roller coaster ride – enjoy it, embrace the lows so you can appreciate the highs and make the most out of every opportunity
