David Marsh, CEO at TTC Group, tells John Challen about his job ambitions, proudest career moment and favourite takeaway.

TTC Group CEO David Marsh

What is your ambition in your current job role?

Continue and accelerate the amazing work that my predecessor has achieved. Our purpose is to protect and develop people and organisations in risk and compliance, which is the core of what we do.

What job did you want to do when you were growing up?

CEO. My dad was one – so I thought that must be the best job!

The best takeaway food is…?

Japanese.

What’s the proudest moment in your career?

Any time I’ve made an impact on – or influenced – the lives of other people thanks to the roles I’ve had. For example, helping people to achieve more than they thought they could or supporting them through difficult times.

What’s your favourite film and why?

The Notebook. It’s one that my wife and I have watched repeatedly together.

If money was no object, what’s the first thing you would buy?

Probably a house on the coast somewhere. We love the sea and being active – and would love to spend more time on the beach.

Name three cars in your dream garage

Jaguar E-Type, Enzo Ferrari and the new Aston Martin Valhalla.

What are the biggest challenges facing fleets at the moment?

The move to electric vehicles – both in terms of logistics and also training and education to ensure safety.

You’re on your dream holiday. Where in the world are you?

Tahiti. My wife and I always dreamed of going there for our honeymoon but couldn’t afford it. We planned to go on our 10-year wedding anniversary, but might have to wait for our 25th!

Night in or night out?

Night out. A lovely meal or the theatre – or maybe both!

What’s your supermarket of choice?

Whole Foods. But you can’t beat Aldi and Lidl.

What car do you currently drive?

Audi Q7.

Tea, coffee or other (state alternative)?

Coffee. I do very much enjoy my coffee.

Books, magazines or podcasts?

Books when I’m on holiday; podcasts while driving or cutting the grass.

Who is your idol in life and work?

When I think about what I need to do as CEO, I think about Hannibal from the A-Team and the three things he brings: strategy and vision; ability to play any role to get the job done – and forming the right team with the different capabilities and characters needed.