Mearns & Gill | David Benjamin Bio

Team Bio

  • Claim to fame:

    Driven the track at the Monaco Grand Prix (in a people carrier).

  • Greatest achievement:

    Winning the 2006 Scottish BT Shield at Murrayfield for West of Scotland FC.

  • Go to snack:

    Dark chocolate digestives.

  • Unpopular opinion:

    Ham and pineapple is a good pizza topping – sweet and meat works!

  • Your Karaoke Song:

    Wishing Well, Free.

  • What’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever been given?

    14 units is the weekly recommended alcohol consumption for an adult.

  • Secret Talent:

    I am good at drawing and illustration.

  • What’s your most-used emoji?

    👍

  • If you weren’t a Business Development Manager, what would you be?

    A chef (love cooking).

  • What’s your BD superpower:

    I can chat to anyone and I’m a good listener.

  • Most rewarding part of your role:

    Helping businesses grow, develop, change and engage their audiences.

  • Most unusual client request:

    I had to transport a very expensive architectural model of the V&A from an airport to an exhibition at the Scottish Parliament in a rental van.

  • Top BD tip:

    Don’t network to sell, meet people to hear their stories and understand their challenges.