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All of us

Intelligence and passion characterises what Marketing Options International is all about − and it comes from the people in our team. Learn more about who we are as individuals and what makes us tick!

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Andrea Allen

Andrea Allen

I'm famous at MOI for...

Running everywhere at 100 miles an hour, talking lots and an unlimited amount of enthusiasm & energy. Oh and my geography knowledge - ask me to name any capital city!!

But most people don't know...

I have slept through 2 earthquakes - one in Greece and one Hawaii! I am fascinated by astronomy and spend many evenings looking through my telescope trying to track planets!

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Barry Killick

Barry Killick

I'm famous at MOI for...

You tell me - being an early starter? Talking about the weekend's DIY, controlling the music (or not), and being creative (well, most of the time)

But most people don't know...

I once crossed a minefield for the sake of a good photo...

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Ben Casey

Ben Casey

I'm famous at MOI for...

Zoning out in code.

But most people don't know...

I used to be a lifeguard.

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Ben Donaldson

Ben Donaldson

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being slightly geeky as well as having an addiction to clothes, skiing and rock climbing.

But most people don't know...

I can pull a fakie varial kickflip on a skateboard.

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Ben Ford

Ben Ford

I'm famous at MOI for...

Suffering fits of giggles in inappropriate situations, my dry sense of humour and fierce negotiation skills.

But most people don't know...

I used to have hair long enough to sit on. And I climbed a glacier that used to be below Eyjafjallajokull last Easter.

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Bernie Tse

Bernie Tse

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being the in house Chinese consultant who also loves his tick lists

But most people don't know...

I'm very ambitious and want to explore other planets. I also once ate 1kg of Lasagna in one go

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Bianca Sear

Bianca Sear

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being obsessed with all things pop culture, gossip, TV and fashion. Magazine Tuesday is my favourite day of the week. Being awarded the best dressed MOI girl 2009 (an accolade which I take very seriously!).

But most people don't know...

I have a slight case of OCD and am always checking that the lights and hair straighteners are off, car door is locked and windows are closed.

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Chloe Payne

Chloe Payne

I'm famous at MOI for...

My constant quest to incorporate more art and craft into all our events, wearing inappropriate footwear - killer heels for all types of weather, shrewd negotiating and market style haggling, culinary adventures and disasters in the MOI kitchen.

But most people don't know...

As a child I starred in a Going Live Antiques Road Show Special; sitting next to THE Philip Schofield.

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Chris Sanger

Chris Sanger

I'm famous at MOI for...

Supplying homemade cakes, NEVER being late, my love of Internet and social media projects and the amount of tea I drink!

But most people don't know...

I've owned two restaurants and cooked for Hollywood actors including Greta Scacchi, Tony Steedman and Judy Parfitt.

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David Haward

David Haward

I'm famous at MOI for...

Back of fag packet project briefs, saying "How much does that cost? You must be joking!" and "Why are there so many cars in the car park today when you should all be out visiting clients!"

But most people don't know...

I got a Blue Peter badge for building a boat out of a washing up liquid bottle and an elastic band and John Noakes actually built it during a programme.

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Emma Welch

Emma Welch

I'm famous at MOI for...

I am a health and fitness guru and advisor – especially in trying to teach desk aerobics, always willing to help, being Bianca's twin!

But most people don't know...

I used to swap classes with my twin sister and play tricks on the teachers (and never got caught). And I have competed at National level in 5 different sports.

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Hannah Guyatt

Hannah Guyatt

I'm famous at MOI for...

Meticulous attention to detail, formatting, formatting, formatting, thinking things through, bad luck with cars.

But most people don't know...

Peter Stringfellow took my friends and me out for dinner in Ibiza. And I used to have 5 cats.

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James Browne

James Browne

I'm famous at MOI for...

My sharp sense of humour, extensive (and desired) music collection and ability to buy things on an unmatched scale.

But most people don't know...

I was a schools' Champion in Athletics and gave up on a place at university to begin work at 18 – it was the best decision I ever made!

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Jenny Conway

Jenny Conway

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being an obsessive-compulsive about tidiness and colour-coding with not just work but the office too, my colour co-ordinated shoes!

But most people don't know...

I collect match boxes.

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Justin des Vignes

Justin des Vignes

I'm famous at MOI for...

Extremely loud Drum and Bass taking over the studio.

But most people don't know...

I was an extra in "Adulthood" a British drama film directed by Noel Clarke and two members of my family are in the Harry Potter films.

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Kylie West

Kylie West

I'm famous at MOI for...

Smiley, quite loud, taking notes on everything and making lots of to do lists – I’m obsessed!!

But most people don't know...

That I’m a football fanatic which, I know is a tad unusual for a girl and extremely passionate about Chelsea football club!!

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Jane Morley

Jane Morley

I'm famous at MOI for...

An absolute love of Horses

But most people don't know...

One of my young horses brought back Silver for team GB for Working Equitation in Sardinia, 2008. He was only the reserve but some of the other horses were ill after the long journey.

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Jonathan Ridley

Jonathan Ridley

I'm famous at MOI for...

Always being the first to arrive for a meeting, making lengthy notes to ensure I've captured everything – and for my collection of awful green, grey and brown jumpers!

But most people don't know...

I enjoy jogging and regularly take part in 10k and half marathon races. I have a (not so) secret passion for real ale and traditional pubs and love beer festivals. I also have a Tottenham season ticket which gives me 90 minutes agony each fortnight...

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Lara Sladden

Lara Sladden

I'm famous at MOI for...

No matter the weather, snow or sun I will almost always be in my flip flops.

But most people don't know...

When I was 13 months I drowned and was clinically dead for 15 seconds, I then grew up as a water baby and later worked as a lifeguard for 2 years. I love fancy dress.

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Laura Nolan

Laura Nolan

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being a closet brummie, playing the trumpet and regularly making a fool of myself.

But most people don't know...

At home I'm known as Mouse (apparently I look like one!) and I'm a big fan of real ale – you'll find me at the Farnham Beerex every year without fail…

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Laurie Glimmerveen

Laurie Glimmerveen

I'm famous at MOI for...

My love of Karaoke, being super organised.

But most people don't know...

I'm Dutch. And I did 5 A levels and have a Geography Degree.

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Lenise Kotze

Lenise Kotze

I'm famous at MOI for...

Baking cupcakes, being the token Afrikaans speaking South African.

But most people don't know...

My name was created by combining Elise and Helena (the names of my Grandmothers). And I could walk by myself when I was 9 months old!

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Matt Gigg

Matt Gigg

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being the eternal optimist, motivated and determined

But most people don't know...

I participated in the Great Lakeland Challenge; canoeing the 11 mile length of England's longest lake; cycling 26 miles up England's steepest pass and orienteering 9 miles over England's highest peak – all in under 12 hours.

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Matt Stevens

Matt Stevens

I'm famous at MOI for...

Playing golf, practical jokes, designer clothing, enthusiasm for creative perfection.

But most people don't know...

I'm scared of worms.

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Mel Berryman

Mel Berryman

I'm famous at MOI for...

Juggling 14 registration reports in 3 different languages, making up new words like 'insultative'. When we have birthday cakes I will always ask if it can be microwaved!

But most people don't know...

I got caught bunking off school by Chris Tarrant.

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Mel Wright

Mel Wright

I'm famous at MOI for...

First initiating the MOI team diet!

But most people don't know...

My love of all things French! – French food, French wine and French cinema and French Radio

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Natasha Ient

Natasha Ient

I'm famous at MOI for...

Providing free tickets to Merlin attractions and being the sweet one.

But most people don't know...

I love playing crazy golf.

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Pat Collins

Pat Collins

I'm famous at MOI for...

Notoriously famous for saying "HOW MUCH"

But most people don't know...

I was sacked from a Saturday job when I was 15 for trying to discourage customers from eating such unhealthy food. I was a waitress in a Wimpey Bar.

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Pawel Nowak

Pawel Nowak

I'm famous at MOI for...

Saying "COOL BEANS", my executive homemade sandwiches and fascination with Python programming

But most people don't know...

I am a qualified history teacher and I used to strongly believe one day I would be a professional guitarist.

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Phil Payne

Phil Payne

I'm famous at MOI for...

But most people don't know...

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Steph Payne

Steph Payne

I'm famous at MOI for...

Hopefully being a help to others, looking after the server, and printers and when there is a problem I solve it.

But most people don't know...

I am a closet Disney Fan, my favourite Disney Films (I can’t choose) are The Lion King and Beauty And the Beast. And when I was younger I was in a Robinsons Squash Advert.

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Tony Athanasiou

Tony Athanasiou

I'm famous at MOI for...

Loading everyone up with sugar by way of gingerbread men and cupcakes, in turn creating a hyperactive and energetic team who will never stop working.

But most people don't know...

I'm a massive film buff, plus an encyclopaedia of interesting but useless facts. Great at trivia though!

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Vanessa Cheal

Vanessa Cheal

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being happy, a love of pink wine and strawberries, ghost stories, organising team-bonding activities.

But most people don't know...

I have danced live on stage at Wembley. And my dream is to design and run a fairy-tale hotel.

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Veronika Birnkammer

Veronika Birnkammer

I'm famous at MOI for...

Being fond of ticking off To Do lists and adoring the smell of paper and print

But most people don't know...

I used to dream about moving to Australia for more than 7 years before finally picking up my bags

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Zara Shareef

Zara Shareef

I'm famous at MOI for...

Having an abundance of snacks in my bottom drawer. All sorts of chocolaty treats can be found in there for any type of emergency!

But most people don't know...

I am a massive Strictly Come Dancing fan. When I was much younger I used to make my brother practice dance routines with me over and over again and would love the chance to give it a go for real. I never miss an episode when the show is on!