Chairman
One of the company's founders, Graham is a Quantity Surveyor who spent a great deal of his early career working on a vast project supplying water to the Holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It was there that he met his other half, in the business sense, the co-founder of Applecross, Colin Cumberland.
Ever the perfectionist, it is Graham's attention to detail and drive for an unwavering standard of quality that delights customers and exasperates colleagues in pretty much equal measure.
Q and A
What’s your proudest achievement?
Without a doubt, the success of Applecross.
What’s been your biggest mistake?
Probably not thinking big enough at a younger age.
What’s your wildest career dream?
Flats in Edinburgh Castle.
What keeps you going?
Personally: the company of good friends. At work: providing a product and service that keeps our customers happy and satisfied.
What keeps you awake at night?
Problems of life.
What is your first thought of the day?
Its good to be alive and healthy.
What’s your ideal day off?
Golf with my pals at Loch Lomond.
Who has had the biggest impact on your career/life?
Colin.
What would you do if you didn’t do your current job?
Something totally different that was of more help to others.
What’s your theme song (‘Simply the best’ not allowed!)?
I liked Dayle`s Applecross song.
Describe your ideal home?
Where I live. You had better come and see it, it would take too long to describe.
What’s your favourite meal and wine?
Wedding anniversary with Kate, food and drink are secondary
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Missing a short putt on the final green in front of a crowd.
What kind of company will Applecross be in five years time?
Even more successful than today and building nationally.
My motto is: “Perfection is worth striving for everyday!”