David Armstrong became managing director of Team Valley-based Access Training earlier this year, taking over from his father, who had led the company for 38 years. Access delivers training programmes - including apprenticeships - for businesses and individuals across the region.
What was your first job (and how much did it pay)?
My first job was working at local pub serving Sunday lunches. I worked four hours a week for £3.80 an hour. I stayed there for a few months before I followed the money and started selling women’s shoes for an extra 20p an hour.