Bookkeeping: What are you reading?
The Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill
Bryson.
Brain drain: What behaviours in others really
annoy you?
I object to closed-minded people who resist trying
new things.
Buzzword: What is the latest fad, gadget or trend that
you’re enjoying?
From a creative point of view, I enjoy my iPad Pro and
on the technology side artificial intelligence fascinates
me.Cafeteria: What is your favourite restaurant?
Any restaurant that serves good sushi or Thai
food.
Carbon credit: Which environmentally friendly
practices do you personally endorse?
I feel strongly about reducing our reliance on single
use plastic wherever we can.
Consumer price index: What luxury items are worth
spending money on?
I would spend money on any great and enduring art
that fulfils me and is also a good investment.Text | Bruce Dennill Photography | SuppliedAdded value: What do you do for fun?
I love to travel and see new places, visiting
art galleries all over the world. I also like
swimming where the water is warmer so that I can
dive through the waves.
Aspirational brand: Who were your heroes or mentors
coming up through the ranks?
I have always admired and taken inspiration from the
work of Picasso, Philippe Starcke and George Jensen.
Auditor: Who keeps you grounded?
The buying public and their preferences guide the
products we make.The CEO
ABC Q&A
Carrol Boyes is the founder, creator and CEO of
the Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd retailer in Cape Town
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