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    MT

    Chairman

    Super power
    Multitasking.
    Grrr
    Pretentious people
    Wish from a genie
    Cloning - so that I can be in more than one place at a time.
    Best thing ever
    The Mac
    Profile

    MT was Founder and Joint CEO of Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe, a top 5 UK ad agency now part of the WPP group. She has set up the online social network for mentoring, horsesmouth.co.uk, as a social enterprise. She has served two terms as Non Executive Director of WH Smith plc and is on the board of the thinktank Demos.

    She has recently been appointed to the Board of Skillset, the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries.

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    Tarek

    Managing Director

    Super power
    I can work when I sleep.
    Grrr
    Custard and salad cream. Not together of course, that would be even worse.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to stop time.
    Best thing ever
    Sipping a mojito on a scorching-hot beach. Nice.
    Profile
    Tarek is founder and managing director of TH_NK. He has led the company to achieve a range of awards and accolades over the last six years, including the fastest-growing company at the Deloitte Fast 500 awards across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as the UK's 4th fastest-growing company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50.
     
    He has also received various personal awards for his passion and achievements including Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006, The Journal's North East Young Business Executive of the Year in 2006 and the David Goldman prize for Business Innovation from Newcastle University Business School.
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    Gary

    Creative Director

    Super power
    I seem to have a 'Dr Do-little' affect on cats.
    Grrr
    Things that buzz....they usually precede bad news.
    Wish from a genie
    3 day weekends with immediate effect.
    Best thing ever
    Snowboarding, ...why have I only just discovered this?
    Profile

    Gary is the creative director and co-founder of TH_NK. He heads-up the experience design team where he leads, inspires and motivates a team of designers, copywriters and user-experience analysts to deliver the most exciting and innovative ideas to build our clients' brands online.

    Gary has 7 years' experience in the creative industry working with clients including TNS, Northern Rock, Arrows Formula One Team, and Northumbrian Water. He is responsible for the creative direction of a wide range of projects, from campaign-based micro-sites to large corporate websites.

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    Gary

    Technical Director

    Super power
    The ability to filter out waffle.
    Grrr
    The lack of leg room in economy class.
    Wish from a genie
    To have an extra 24 hours in every day.
    Best thing ever
    Family, they make it all the more worthwhile.
    Profile

    As the Technical Director and W3C representative for TH_NK, Gary is responsible for leading the development team to deliver cutting-edge systems which help our clients achieve their digital business goals.
     
    Gary has 13 years' experience in commercial software design and systems architecture and was involved in the 'Chip and Pin' pilot for the top 5 UK banks which was rolled out throughout the UK. As a Microsoft certified professional, he is responsible for the technical architecture and delivery of all solutions provided by TH_NK and is constantly involved in the assessment of new and emerging technologies.

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    Rob

    Operations Director

    Super power
    Reading peoples' minds.
    Grrr
    Ignorance.
    Wish from a genie
    Love and tolerance.
    Best thing ever
    Human beings.
    Profile

    Rob is responsible for all aspects of TH_NK's operations, from business growth and strategic alliances, to cost-reduction and system implementation. He heads-up the project management team and specialises in change management and performing-enhancing behaviours.

    Rob was Global Operations Director of AAF Ltd and Manufacturing Manager at Rolls Royce and Komatsu before joining TH_NK as Operations Director. He has 15 years' experience in delivering major projects and change programmes across many business sectors and has a strong process-oriented background in manufacturing, service and the public sector.

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    Martin

    Finance Director

    Super power
    I think I got the kryptonite.
    Grrr
    Too many to mention.
    Wish from a genie
    More time.
    Best thing ever
    A night dive in the Red Sea.
    Profile

    Martin began his career as a chartered accountant in London where he gained a wide range of experience in general practice and corporate recovery. He moved into commerce in 1996 and re-located to the North East where he lives and works today.

    As TH_NK's Financial Director, Martin is responsible for keeping our finances firmly on track.

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    Louise

    Client Services Director

    Super power
    Being in two places at once.
    Grrr
    Road works with no-one actually working.
    Wish from a genie
    A handbag and shoe fairy that visits every week.
    Best thing ever
    Sunday pyjama day.
    Profile

    Louise heads-up the account management team here at TH_NK and is ultimately responsible for the overall relationship and strategic direction of our clients' projects.

    Before joining TH_NK, Louise was the Divisional Sales Manager at Nike UK where she launched nike.net, a highly successful B2B e-commerce platform. At Nike, Louise was responsible for the strategic planning required to deliver against the UK and Ireland's financial goals. Prior to this, she was the Business and Web Services Manager for Nonlinear Dynamics and the Sage.com Manager at Sage Software.

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    Adrian

    Super power
    I can con genies.
    Grrr
    Warm beer.
    Wish from a genie
    Unlimited future wishes please.
    Best thing ever
    Weekends.
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    David

    Super power
    A super immune system.
    Grrr
    Traffic, oh and friends who turn up 24 hrs and 10 mins late.
    Wish from a genie
    12" Pianist.
    Best thing ever
    Jumping off big things attached to little pieces of elastic.
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    Steve

    Super power
    Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
    Grrr
    Apostrophes in plurals. Apostrophes in acronym plurals - double grrr.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to slow down time.
    Best thing ever
    My partner Sue.
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    Sion

    Super power
    The ability to move my eyebrows independently of one another.
    Grrr
    rrreat!
    Wish from a genie
    A better super power.
    Best thing ever
    When a plan comes together. I love it when a plan comes together.
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    Andrea

    Super power
    I'm psychic, but don't ask me to prove it.
    Grrr
    Stroppy shop assistants.
    Wish from a genie
    To be rich beyond my wildest dreams.
    Best thing ever
    Sunshine.
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    Peter

    Super power
    I can make it rain in the Sahara just by going there on holiday
    Grrr
    Shopping.
    Wish from a genie
    An on/off switch for my son and daughter. And while you're handing out wishes, one for my wife too.
    Best thing ever
    Dry holidays.
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    Steve

    Super power
    Remembering random facts.
    Grrr
    Bad service in a restaurant.
    Wish from a genie
    A flying car.
    Best thing ever
    That feeling when you climb to the top of a mountain.
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    Doug

    Super power
    Able to change lightbulbs without a stepladder.
    Grrr
    Angry taxi drivers that try and run me over.
    Wish from a genie
    A cup of Earl Grey tea which never goes cold.
    Best thing ever
    Kettle chips.
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    Rachael

    Super power
    Being able to fall asleep on demand.
    Grrr
    Getting home from work to find there are no tea bags left.
    Wish from a genie
    A walk-in wardrobe the size of Carrie Bradshaw's.....oh and the clothes to fill it.
    Best thing ever
    Those HUGE jars of Nutella.
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    Janinne

    Super power
    Expanding my wardrobe without actually spending any money. "Yeah, I've had that outfit for ages."
    Grrr
    People who don't clean up after themselves (you know who you are).
    Wish from a genie
    More time to sleep.
    Best thing ever
    Weekends.
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    David

    Super power
    I am probably the fastest texter in the North East!
    Grrr
    Stupid text slang that I don't understand!
    Wish from a genie
    For the UK to have six months of guaranteed sunshine.
    Best thing ever
    Singstar Superstar at vodka fuelled house parties!
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    Michael

    Super power
    The power to add numbers without using my fingers.
    Grrr
    People who walk too slow in shops.
    Wish from a genie
    For it to be summer all year long.
    Best thing ever
    Sunday.
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    Karen

    Super power
    The ability to sing for hours without hitting a single correct note.
    Grrr
    Putting sweetie wrappers back in the box.
    Wish from a genie
    Teleportation. No more long journeys or waiting for the bus.
    Best thing ever
    Holidays and sunshine.
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    Robin

    Super power
    I can write power ballads at a pace sufficient to release 3 'driving anthems' box sets per week.
    Grrr
    Rude people, and small portions.
    Wish from a genie
    Monkeys with wings.
    Best thing ever
    Peep show (the TV programme) and dishwashers.
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    Sara

    Super power
    I went to Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and have lots of magical powers.
    Grrr
    Marmite.
    Wish from a genie
    Newcastle Falcons to win the premiership.
    Best thing ever
    Family and friends.
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    Jon

    Super power
    Unsettling wide-eyed stare.
    Grrr
    People who don't even acknowledge that you held the door open for them.
    Wish from a genie
    That he be free from his phenomenal cosmic power and itty-bitty living space.
    Best thing ever
    Puppies and kittens.
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    James

    Super power
    The mastery of Guitar Hero.
    Grrr
    Rude people and bad drivers!
    Wish from a genie
    A big pot of gold and a little leprechaun to hold it.
    Best thing ever
    Kebab Pizza with Garlic Sauce.
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    Andy

    Super power
    The ability to alter the path of migrating birds.
    Grrr
    Dogs wearing clothes.
    Wish from a genie
    Back to the Future 4, 5 and 6.
    Best thing ever
    Double egg and chips.
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    Michelle

    Super power
    The magic 'finger stroke'. Ooh, the intrigue.
    Grrr
    Sneezing when you've just applied your mascara. Seriously, any need?
    Wish from a genie
    Calorie-free cheesecake. Any flavour, I'm not fussy.
    Best thing ever
    Shoes - they don't judge you.
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    Chris

    Super power
    I can make chocolate invisible in seconds.
    Grrr
    Cold weather.
    Wish from a genie
    To own an island and throw a massive party on it.
    Best thing ever
    Goldfish...they never get annoying.
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    Joanne

    Super power
    Conducting the splits three ways.
    Grrr
    Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader.
    Wish from a genie
    To be a little borrower for the day.
    Best thing ever
    Anything that doesn't stick.
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    Ian

    Super power
    I can smell sugar in tea!
    Grrr
    Warm loo seats.
    Wish from a genie
    For everyone to be happy all the time.
    Best thing ever
    Dead easy - being a dad.
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    Joanne

    Super power
    The ability to ignore any disturbances when sleeping, especially the six alarms that go off in the morning.
    Grrr
    Things that come in that hard plastic wrapping.
    Wish from a genie
    Unlimited wishes - there has to be one to say it.
    Best thing ever
    Jewellery, I could open a shop with my collection.
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    Michael

    Super power
    I am an honorary Lithuanian and can see in ultra violet (really!)
    Grrr
    Inconsiderate people in general.
    Wish from a genie
    Time to go more places and do more stuff.
    Best thing ever
    A warm day, a winding road and a babe on the back of my BMW K1200LT touring motorbike.
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    Neil

    Super power
    I can talk to computers.
    Grrr
    Arrrg.
    Wish from a genie
    Exoflops ...lots of exoflops.
    Best thing ever
    Sunlight.
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    Lucie

    Super power
    I think I lucked out on that one, I have none.
    Grrr
    Sunday drivers or little old ladies with umbrellas (a blinding combination).
    Wish from a genie
    For everyone to appreciate the good stuff in life.
    Best thing ever
    Sunshine on your skin.
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    Ian

    Super power
    I am living tissue over a metal endoskeleton.
    Grrr
    Sarah Connor.
    Wish from a genie
    Phase plasma rifle with a 40 watt range.
    Best thing ever
    Termination.
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    Shaun

    Super power
    Seeing the flaws in other people's perfection.
    Grrr
    Generalisations used by mass media and people who drop litter.
    Wish from a genie
    (Censored due to content not being suitable for granny and the budgie).
    Best thing ever
    RTW/XGM - computer game.
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    Ryan

    Super power
    Stealing other people's super powers.
    Grrr
    People who dawdle.
    Wish from a genie
    Three day weekends.
    Best thing ever
    Home cooked Sunday roast.
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    Mick

    Super power
    I can talk to cats and other domesticated animals.
    Grrr
    Washing the dishes and mushy peas, need I say more!
    Wish from a genie
    World peace.
    Best thing ever
    My fiancee Emma.
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    Ben

    Super power
    Teleportation.
    Grrr
    People dropping litter.
    Wish from a genie
    To have lots of snow each winter.
    Best thing ever
    Being on a mountain with a snowboard and friends.
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    Kay

    Super power
    If I tell you, I would have to kill you.
    Grrr
    People asking me about my super powers.
    Wish from a genie
    To remove that devil from my shoulder.
    Best thing ever
    My super power...wink, wink.
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    David

    Super power
    I can move without ever standing up.
    Grrr
    Cold callers.
    Wish from a genie
    A small cash windfall would be nice, about £20 million should do.
    Best thing ever
    Oh there are just too many to choose from...
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    Kimberley

    Super power
    Being invisible to other drivers when I'm in my car - it's amazing.
    Grrr
    Waiting hours for a bus and then 3 really do come at once - it isn't a myth.
    Wish from a genie
    To have more hours in a day to get everything done.
    Best thing ever
    Sitting on an exotic beach, drinking cocktails with not a care in the world.
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    Michael

    Super power
    The memory of an elephant. I never forget where I've left my peanuts.
    Grrr
    Rose wine. It's neither one thing nor the other.
    Wish from a genie
    Bring back Concorde.
    Best thing ever
    Flares, Agneta Faltskog and Chocolate Wagon Wheels.
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    Katerina

    Super power
    Perceiving the reality as an artificial ride.
    Grrr
    Viruses of all kind.
    Wish from a genie
    Activate 100% of human brain
    Best thing ever
    Feeling endorphins in my mind.