We have great pleasure in introducing you to Bruce Hawker of Open Media
How did you start your career?
I have been in publishing all my life and co-founded what was the Algarve Gazette back in the 1980’s
Who is the business person that has inspired you most?
Richard Branson
What is your greatest satisfaction in your business day?
Seeing ideas develop into successful projects
What interests or hobbies do you have outside of your business career?
Wine, cooking, scuba diving
If you were stranded on a desert island, what film / book / piece of music would you want to have with you?
Pulp Fiction, The Art of Eating by MFK Fisher, Wish Your Were Here by Pink Floyd
What is your favourite place in Portugal? And in the UK?
Carvoeiro and London
Are you active on social media?
Yes, FB and LinkedIn
There is much talk of digital disruption of both business and personal lives. What are the changes that you could see over the next ten years in your sector?
With the growth in online media and the challenges this presents to print, I think more and more people will place a premium on quality information.
