The A-List: 2008

Job

Chief executive

Company

Nabs

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7292 7345.

Address

47-50 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8SB

Fantasy business partner

Mr Spock exploring new universes with such logic.

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

Recycle, electricity saving devices, green diesel car (goes further), and enviromentally friendly office (well trying to).

Greatest influence

My sister, Joanna.

Clubs

Facebook, Horsesmouth, Wacl, University Alumni, PTA.

Favourite gadget

A penknife (including corkscrew).

Desert island objects

Toothpaste, penknife, a pen and paper.

Most-admired politician

Mo Mowlem. Tough, understanding and effective.

Favourite media

Sunday Times, National Geographic, The Apprentice, Radio 4, Innocent.

Biggest risk taken

Set up new agency in the early 90s.

Perfect day

At home, on my own, reading a book or walking the dog.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

Me.

Career highlights

CSD and board director, WWAV Rapp Collins, 1996 to 2006, chief executive of Nabs 2006 to 2007.

Fictional hero

Marge Simpson.

Hidden talent

Orienteering, not that I do it at all, but I can get to most places in the UK without a map.

Best job outside advertising

Working a summer on flotilla boats in Turkey for Sun Sail.

Lowdown

It would be an enormous mistake to underestimate Owen. Beneath her charming exterior lies a steel core. "Once she sinks her teeth into something, she never lets go," an associate says. Just as well really, given her tough challenge of keeping the industry not only aware of Nabs, but also prepared to open its wallet in support.

Most expensive purchase

My wedding.

Why are you good at what you do?

Because I like people.