Christmas Spotlight: Andy Court

Year after year, our festive spotlights prove very popular on our business pages. So, our Advent calendar of businesspeople is once again back for 2021! For each day of Advent during December, we’ll be putting a notable name from across the region through their paces, with 12 quickfire ‘one word’ questions…

Next up, it’s Andy Court, head of marketing at RapidSpike…

1. Sum up 2021 for your business, in one word:

Challenging.

2. And a word that summarises how you expect 2022 to pan out?

Optimistic.

3. What’s the one word from this year you’re sick of hearing?

BoJo!

4. And the one you hope to hear more of in the 12 months ahead?

Growth.

5. Which business has impressed you this year?

Ainsty Ales.

6. If you could have one present for Christmas what would it be?

A holiday voucher to take the family away for some winter sun.

7. What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever bought for someone else?

A plane ticket for my partner to see her family in Peru.

8. What do you think is the most under-rated thing on your Christmas dinner plate?

Sprout.

9. How many people will be around your table on Christmas day?

Five.

10. And which word would you use to sum up the ambience?

Tranquility.

11. Your favourite Christmas tipple?

Spiced rum (although it doesn’t have to be just at Christmas!)

12. And a message to your friends, family, colleagues and peers as they welcome in 2022? (you can have more than one word for this one!)

Having lost my dad this year, I will be wishing him a heavenly new year. And to my family and peers, all the very best for 2022 – here’s to peace and good health.