Graeme Cassidy (53), National account manager, ExxonMobil.

 

How did you get in to the automotive business?
Within ExxonMobil I moved from buying lubricant additives to selling finished lubes.

What does your job entail?
Managing a team which sells into national accounts or OEMs.

How will your job change over the next few years?
I am sure the role will become more technical.

Other jobs?
My first job was in a chemical laboratory researching electroplating. I subsequently moved to ExxonMobil.

What advice would you give to young people joining the industry?
Work on communication skills and be positive. Always take on more work, don’t turn it down.

What’s the worst career move you’ve ever made?
None I truly regret.

And the best?
Joining ExxonMobil.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Realistically, I will be retired.

Favourite book
I get hooked on authors from Thomas Hardy to Alexander McCall-Smith.

Favourite holiday
Colorado.

Favourite film
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.

Favourite music
Depends where I am.

First car
Mini Traveller.

Dream car
There would be a Caterham, a Porsche 911, a Range Rover, a BMW 335d for every day use, classic cars and a few bikes for good measure.

Luxury item
A second house in a sunny European climate.