The A-List: 2008

Job

Creative director

Company

Bartle Bogle Hegarty

Work Telephone

+44 (0)20 7453 4222.

Address

60 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5DS

Fantasy business partner

Steve Jobs.

How do you off-set your carbon footprint?

We're trying to grow a few things, but I'm no gardener.

Greatest influence

Punk had a big impact on me in 1977, and I'm still influenced by any art that is fresh and challenging.

Clubs

The Rex Cinema Club, Berkhamsted.

Favourite gadget

iPod.

Desert island objects

A canoe, an oar and a compass.

Most-admired politician

I was in CND in the 70s, and Tony Benn was my hero. I still admire him today, especially when he speaks out against the Iraq War.

Favourite media

The Guardian, lots of design mags, and Mojo, anything written by Paul Abbott, I don't listen to much radio, and YouTube.

Biggest risk taken

Switching courses at Manchester Poly from graphic design to advertising.

Perfect day

One which involves my family, sunshine, music and a lamb pasanda.

Who should play you in the film of your life?

A young Albert Finney.

Career highlights

In the last few years, I'd say Lynx "getting dressed", the "Make the most of now" campaign for Vodafone, including "mayfly", and our "Believe in Children" campaign for Barnardo's.

Fictional hero

Arthur Seaton from Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.

Hidden talent

I'm a fantastic dancer. Just ask my children.

Best job outside advertising

I once roadied for The Jam.

Lowdown

Has seen himself move nearer to the glass ceiling at BBH this year, with a move on to the extended senior creative team with Rosie Arnold.

Most expensive purchase

Record collection.

Why are you good at what you do?

That's for someone else to decide.