Christmas Spotlight: Mel Hird

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 Mel Hird, founder and director of Fresh Thinking Capital.



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

Evolving

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?

Covid

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

Positivity

5. Which business has particularly impressed you this year?

Global Autocare

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

Freedom

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

Electric Blanket (for someone in need)

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

Pigs in Blankets

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?

Content

11. Your favourite Christmas tipple?

Veuve Cliquot

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!)

2021 has been one of many ups and downs. We finish the year in a great position to look to the future with optimism. I’d like to personally thank all friends, family, colleagues and peers for their support. It is very much appreciated from the heart and you know who you are. Have