Name: Margaret Lyons.

Title: Managing director of Mosaic FMI, an integrated field marketing company.

College: ABC.

Marital status: Married.

Children: None.

Home: Dublin.

Most important life event: Recent wedding; launch of FMI.

Biggest business break: Meeting Mike Cottman & Steve McQuillan.

Biggest business mistake: I have no regrets and never look back. Personally, not buying enough properties.

Time of getting up: 6.15 a.m.

Time finishing work: 6.45 p.m.

Favourite breakfast: Banana and toast.

Form of exercise: Hockey.

Holidays: Anything active/ adventurous and, for extra pleasure, excellent food is a must.

Favourite TV programme: Royle Family or Cold Feet.

Favourite radio programme: The Last Word.

Commuting time: Five minutes.

Favourite airline: Star Air.

Worst thing about travel: Not contactable.

Favourite bank: I can't say as we work for too many, so all.

Favourite tipple: Pink champagne.

Favourite pub: Square Pint in Kenmare.

Favourite restaurant: Elephant & Castle (informal), Tea Rooms (formal).

How do you spend your free time? Training fanatic, hockey, running, walking. My husband is a pilot and farmer so I get to travel a lot and spend alternative weekends on the farm.

Person you admire most: Personally, my mum - she never gave in/up. Professionally, Steve McQuillan and Mike Cottman, two very successful businessmen. They gave me my first break, empowered me, trusted me with their money and gave me a share of the action for my commitment.

Dying words: How fast?