’In my professional life there isn’t simply one person who has
influenced me over the years, but many people in many different ways,’
says Richard Jacobs of Emap On Air. ’When I first started with Emap
Metro a number of years ago, I was reassuringly surprised by how many of
the top positions were filled by employees only a few years older than
me.
’The success of people like Steve Newbold, Mark Williamson and Lisa
Rowlands was a highly motivating factor and sent out the right messages.
I also need to mention my mum and dad, who over the years funded my
sticky transition from teenager to irresponsible adult and are still
always there to offer sound career advice.’
