The A-List: 2008

Born

1st January 1965

Job

Chief strategy officer

Company

Group M

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7969 4040.

Address

124 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8RX

Fantasy business partner

Mao.

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

I don't.

Greatest influence

Mum and dad.

Clubs

None.

Favourite gadget

Alarm clock.

Desert island objects

Piano, oil paints, AK-47.

Most-admired politician

Tony Benn. A chequered past especially in government, but at least he stands up to be counted.

Favourite media

The Guardian, Radio Times, Boston Legal, Radio Five Live, BA.com.

Biggest risk taken

I don't like change.

Perfect day

Bed, beach, dog, bacon sandwich, play, bed.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

Bill Bixby.

Career highlights

Any win.

Fictional hero

Ignatius J. Reilly or Dr Benway.

Hidden talent

X-ray vision.

Best job outside advertising

Drummer.

Lowdown

Now a family man, Emery still spends much of his time on planes as he plays a key part in getting the whole Group M strategy up to speed. With a heavyweight planning and content team in place, it looks like a job well done.

Most expensive purchase

My hair.

Why are you good at what you do?

I try hard.