Name: Stuart Burns

Age: 36

Company: Dura Composites. We’re a global supplier of high strength, low weight composite flooring and cladding.

Turnover: £3.85m

First job: Paperboy. It once took me seven hours to earn £3.70!

Dream job: BMW M division boss.

Car: BMW E39 M5.

Economy, business or first class: Economy. I only travel business when using air miles!

Most extravagant purchase: Caterham 7 sports car. I used it as a play thing when I was 24 and couldn’t afford it.

Most played song on iPod: “Crazy” by Aerosmith.

Best business book: Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard. It’s now a must-read for every company team member.

Worst business moment: Before setting up Dura Composites, I was a marketing manager at Heinz. I launched Heinz “Steps” pasta shapes in November. They split in December! 

Proudest business moment: Being awarded the ActionCOACH “Business of the Year” accolade in 2011.

Business mentor: Business coach Dave Betts.

Next big thing: Distributors of our products on every continent of the globe.

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