One minute with... Brian Allsopp

CRN has a chat with Brian Allsopp, distribution director for Asia Pacific at Juniper Networks.


Your job title?
Distribution director, Asia Pacific, Juniper Networks.

What do you like about your job?
 I thrive on challenges and with 34 customers across 13 countries there is never a dull moment.

What do you dislike about your job?
Not being out in the field, and being deskbound clearing email drives me mad. What’s your dream job? Chef, in my own restaurant in the south of France.

What's your dream job?
Chef, in my own restaurant in the south of France.

Your strangest job?
I trained as a surveyor.

Your biggest mistake?
My lacklustre share portfolio.

Describe yourself in one word?
Driven.

Favourite pastime?
Skiing anywhere there’s good snow and a bar.

Favourite food?
I enjoy cooking so it’s all good!

What are you listening to?
REM -- a timeless band.

What are you reading?
CRN!