“Companies like ours need the very best expert advice and support we can get but it’s always a bonus when we can work with people we respect and trust. I have known Rob Harman for many years; we live in the same village and my daughter Sally went to school with Rob’s daughter Alice. As far as I am concerned not only is Rob a great accountant but like many of our partners I consider him a friend.”
Meet Rob
Last Updated: 21.01.2011
Favourite Song?
“Stairway to Heaven”
Favourite Book?
“The Millenium Trilogy” by Steig Larsson, “Lord of the Rings” and Richard Branson’s Autobiography
Greatest fear?
Vertigo
Who do you most admire?
“Nelson Mandela”
Pets?
English Setter
If I ruled the world? “I wouldn’t like to, but I’d be a good number two”
What he does:
Rob has been in the corporate finance sector for an amazing 27 years and now
works for a company called Morris Owen. He enjoys working closely with
companies like Virtua and when he felt that their previous Accountant was not
giving them the best possible attention Rob stepped in to offer his services.
How he works:
Rob likes to work with visionary organisations like Virtua and likes to think
of himself as a mentor as much as an Accountant. He enjoys the buzz and the
banter at Virtua and in particular the fact that the directors will question
and challenge him which keeps him on his toes! He recognises that it can
sometimes be lonely at the top and that’s why he loves to support and help his
clients, working closely with them to define strategic direction and long term
objectives.
Who he is:
Rob is married to Lesley and has three daughters and an English Setter. Rob
enjoys family holidays in Devon and Cornwall or Brittany in France and is
particularly fond of canal boat holidays.
Rob
Corporate Finance Partner
Meet Philippa
Last Updated: 09/12/2010
Favourite Food?
Hot salads!
Favourite Colour?
Fuschia pink
Favourite Book?
“Perfume” by Patrick Suskind and novels generally
Favourite Film?
“Pretty Woman” and “Sex and the City”
Greatest fear?
The dark and drowning
What inspires you?
“Travelling”
Who do you most admire?
“It would have to be my Mum and Dad in equal measures - they have taught me a lot."
Philippa runs her own professional photography business and although she will photograph almost anything her particular specialities are portraits, events and weddings. She is always striving for the perfect beautiful picture and is one of those fortunate people that loves her job.
How she works:
Philippa has been working with Virtua to produce high quality photographs reflecting the people, the business and the location – particularly for their new website. She says the best thing about her job is meeting new people and at Virtua the friendliness and the relaxed professionalism of the team has deeply impressed her. The challenge of capturing the best possible photo of such a diverse team of individuals has been a challenge she has risen to with brilliant results.
Who she is:
Philippa’s idea of a perfect day is an early morning walk followed by a good coffee, a leisurely lunch with friends then maybe a trip to the theatre. After that it’s enjoying the city by night before curling up in bed with a good book. After studying graphic design and photography at the University of Arts in London Philippa started her career in the Marketing world working for an academic publisher. Subsequent redundancy then provided Philippa with the funds to launch her own business which continues to go from strength to strength.
Find out more at www.philippagedge.com
Philippa
Self-employed Photographer
Meet Adam
Last Updated: 09/12/2010
Recently Visited?
Kyoto
Last Read?
“Northern Wilderness” by Ray Mears
Favourite Book?
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “Magician” by Raymond Feist and “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller
iPhone or Blackberry?
iPhone
What inspires you?
“Creativity and enthusiasm in others”
Adam is the MD of his own successful communications and PR company – Soaring Worldwide. For Adam it is more about ‘powering reputations’ than ‘public relations’. Soaring Worldwide is all about helping businesses like Virtua excel by helping them to use the power of Communications to grow and develop their business in innovative and creative ways.
How he works:
As a communications and PR Professional it’s the buzz of working with great clients that excites Adam and the chance to work with Virtua provides him with the perfect opportunity to demonstrate how a good strategy can make such a difference. Ask Adam what he likes about working with Virtua and he is very clear - it’s all about the attitude and ethos of the people and at Virtua the excitement and enthusiasm is contagious.
Who he is:
After a career as an Audio Visual Technician and Event Organiser followed by a spell in Marketing Adam decided to set up his own PR Company and the rest – as they say – is history. In his leisure time Adam likes nothing better than to set off into the wilderness with his canoe for some adventure and relaxation. He has even managed to complete the gruelling Devizes to Westminster 125 mile canoe race a staggering three times!
Find out mkore via - www.soaringww.com
