Title: Chief executive, Fiat Auto Ireland.

School: University Manheim, Germany.

Marital Status: Single.

Children: None.

Home: Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Most important life event: Being born.

Biggest business break: Becoming chief executive of Fiat Ireland.

Biggest business mistake: Believing Ireland was just a small island.

Time of getting up: Too early.

Time of finishing work: Too late.

Favourite breakfast: Espresso.

Holidays: 24-hour race Nuerburgring.

Favourite TV programme: Eurosport motorsport.

Car you drive: Alfa Romeo 156 V6.

Commuting time: 22 minutes.

Favourite airline: Lufthansa.

The worst thing about travel: Waiting time.

Favourite bank: Deutsche Bundesbank.

Favourite tipple: Vodka and lemon.

Favourite pub: Cafe en Seine.

Favourite restaurant: Peacock Alley.

How do you spend your free time: Fully.

What person do you most admire: Mahatma Ghandi.

Dying words: "Are there any speed limits up (down) here?"