The A-List: 2008

Born

26th July 1968

Job

Global founder

Company

Naked Communications

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7336 8084.

Address

5th Floor, 159-173 St John Street, London, EC1V 4QJ

Fantasy business partner

My current partners.

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

Good question. I'm on planes constantly. Will look into that.

Greatest influence

Philip K Dick.

Clubs

Citroen Car Club.

Favourite gadget

My canoe.

Desert island objects

Citroen SM, a mechanic, endless supply of fuel.

Most-admired politician

Is that a joke?

Favourite media

The Independent, Wallpaper*, Doctor Who, Sovereign Radio, nakedcomms.com.

Biggest risk taken

Naked.

Perfect day

A hot day in Pevensey Bay with my children.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

Jonathan Durden as seen on TV.

Career highlights

Naked.

Fictional hero

Sherlock Holmes.

Hidden talent

Playing the violin.

Best job outside advertising

The Tintin shop.

Lowdown

A difficult year for Harlow after he was forced to take time out from Naked for health reasons. On his return to the business, the passionate Harlow, based in London, still spends much of his time helping the New York Naked business.

Most expensive purchase

Violin.

Why are you good at what you do?

I believe in what we do with a passion.