Q&A with John Beard
Role
Please describe your role.
I am a regional manager for the south east and look after key accounts, helping them to improve sales and service with Waterline and Crown products.
How long have you been part of the Waterline team?
I started in May 2004 so nearly 21 years.
Share a memorable moment from your career that has shaped who you are today?
Working with and learning from different colleagues over the years, and listening to my customers who have been in this industry longer than I have, and drawing from their experience.
Interests
What's your favourite hobby or pastime outside of work?
I’m a football fan… I support Liverpool… I also like cooking and going out to eat in restaurants.
What's one thing on your bucket list you hope to achieve this year?
More traveling… visiting more cities/countries and experiencing different cultures and food.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
Barcelona… I went there for my honeymoon and love the city; I try and visit every year if I can.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I love a good curry!
Impressions
Share a fun fact about yourself that most people don't know.
Estoy aprendiendo español… Yo hablo un poco pero necesito practicar más.
What's the last book you read or movie you watched that left a lasting impression on you?
I have just finished the 4th Thursday Murder Club book by Richard Osman… I try and read every day.
If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
Diego Maradona… In my opinion the greatest natural footballer.
What's your favourite quote or mantra that inspires you?
It's nice to be nice.
