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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

    Chief Executive

    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 chief executive of TH_NK. He has led the company to achieve a range of awards and accolades over the past few years, including being named as one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital agencies at the 2009 Media Momentum Awards and achieving a top spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for three years running.

    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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    Lynne

    Managing Director

    Super power
    The look.
    Grrr
    People over-using the word ‘obviously’.
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to travel through time with The Doctor.
    Best thing ever
    Harold Lloyd.
    Profile

    As managing director of TH_NK, Lynne leads the team to explore exciting new opportunities and push boundaries in the digital world. She is responsible for driving forward the commercial growth of the organisation and helping us to attract even more blue-chip clients as we continue with our national expansion.

    Prior to joining TH_NK, Lynne set-up and developed Conchango’s Retail, Media and Entertainment department, where she managed a highly-driven team and led the company to achieve exceptional success for over eight years.

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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 leads, inspires and motivates a team of designers, copywriters and animators to deliver the most exciting and innovative ideas to build our clients’ brands online.

    Gary has a wealth of experience in the creative industry working with clients including TNS, Bupa, and BBC. 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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    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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    Steve

    Operations Director

    Super power
    I can read three books and a newspaper at the same time.
    Grrr
    I can never finish a book.
    Wish from a genie
    An eight day week.
    Best thing ever
    Relaxing on holiday in France with my family, oh, and red wine.
    Profile

    As Operations Director, Steve ensures that we continue to deliver all of our work on time and to budget, and that resource is effectively managed as projects move through the business.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Morag

    Senior Test Analist

    Super power
    Rodeo bull competitions - I haven't been beaten yet!
    Grrr
    Nasty or evil people.
    Wish from a genie
    World peace.
    Best thing ever
    Listening to talented musicians play music so good that words fail to decribe it.
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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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    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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    Allan

    Super power
    Always finding my way home no matter how drunk I get.
    Grrr
    People who talk throughout a film, then suddenly go quiet when it’s ending!
    Wish from a genie
    A lifetime supply of cheesy Doritos.
    Best thing ever
    Sponge Bob Square Pants!
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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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    Matt

    Super power
    I can make pc’s fly. Really, come to the window and let me show you…
    Grrr
    ‘Qwerty’ on mobile phones. It’s not a typewriter and this is not 1981 anymore.
    Wish from a genie
    Talking animals. At minimum cats and old dogs. All with the voice of Alec Guinness.
    Best thing ever
    Jimmy Castor Bunch- It’s just begun.
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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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    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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    Ahsanul

    Super power
    The ability to heal.
    Grrr
    Halitosis
    Wish from a genie
    To be able to go to space.
    Best thing ever
    Star Trek.
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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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    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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    Dee

    Super power
    The strength and determination to succeed.
    Grrr
    Lateness.
    Wish from a genie
    A cure for cancer.
    Best thing ever
    The first time I held my daughters.
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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
    Being a shapeshifter.
    Grrr
    Rudeness and narrow minds.
    Wish from a genie
    A magic carpet to travel the world.
    Best thing ever
    A hot beach, turquoise water and a chilled beer.
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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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    Stuart

    Project Manager

    Super power
    The palms of my hand can illuminate!
    Grrr
    The sound of whistling.
    Wish from a genie
    A flying machine.
    Best thing ever
    Kayaking along a river on a summer's day.
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    Helen

    HR Manager

    Super power
    I can read your mind! Only joking... or am I?
    Grrr
    Airports... the delays and the constantly changing rules . A very frustrating part of otherwise wonderful holidays!
    Wish from a genie
    Magically removing all calories from chocolate would be fantastic or failing that, warmer feet please!
    Best thing ever
    Travelling to new places and experiencing new things... people, places, food and fun!
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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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    Jessica

    Super power
    Knowing everything everyone else knows - I'm nosy.
    Grrr
    The morning after drinking too many Jager bombs the night before.
    Wish from a genie
    That it was summer all the time.
    Best thing ever
    Bed.
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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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    Kevin

    Super power
    None...
    Grrr
    Retired people who do their weekly shop on a Saturday. Come on, you've got all week. Why not use a quiet day like Tuesday?
    Wish from a genie
    To have a Super Power.
    Best thing ever
    The first time your child tells you that they love you.
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    Simon

    Super power
    Solving mysteries like a pesky kid.
    Grrr
    Over-crowded bars/pubs with music so loud you can't hold a civil conversation... yes, I'm old before my time.
    Wish from a genie
    A solid, never ending, chest high groundswell at my local beach.
    Best thing ever
    Curry!
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    Matt

    Associate

    Super power
    Common Sense.
    Grrr
    Frosties.
    Wish from a genie
    The human race living in harmony with the planet.
    Best thing ever
    Having fun with my family.
    Profile

    Matt’s passion and expertise is in building effective teams, bringing a more Agile approach to projects, whilst maintaining direction and supporting the creative design elements of a project. He specialises in the user-experience aspect of Agile and has shared his knowledge and industry insight by speaking at conferences all over the globe.

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    David

    Super power
    I have the ability to forget anything in seconds.
    Grrr
    Bad drivers.
    Wish from a genie
    To have a lifetime supply of Banana Crusha!
    Best thing ever
    Banana Crusha.
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    Steve

    Tester

    Super power
    Erm…the USA?
    Grrr
    Sprouts and in-laws (not on the same plate, that would be weird).
    Wish from a genie
    My teenage hairline back please? Indefinitely…
    Best thing ever
    Lying in a sunbeam.
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    Arron

    Super power
    My three-point-palm exploding brain technique.
    Grrr
    Zombies and shopping malls.
    Wish from a genie
    I don't trust genies.
    Best thing ever
    Vampires.
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    Lee

    Super power
    Captivating my guests with post-it notes.
    Grrr
    Stupidly rich people who still look miserable. I mean, what's that all about?
    Wish from a genie
    Not sure I trust genies, but a holiday somewhere tropical would be cool.
    Best thing ever
    A strong cup of tea and a raisin Yorkie. Mmm.
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    Chris

    Super power
    Getting taxi drivers to tell me their life story.
    Grrr
    Insects and peanut butter.
    Wish from a genie
    I'd wish for more wishes.
    Best thing ever
    Marmite, iPods, polar bears and my baby son - Jacob.
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    Dhil

    Super power
    I have the ability to levitate (but only when no one is looking).
    Grrr
    Chavs.
    Wish from a genie
    To have an infinite number of wishes.
    Best thing ever
    The 'FACT' that I can levitate when no one is looking.
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    Damien

    Super power
    Your bullets cannot harm me - my wings are like a shield of steel.
    Grrr
    Being the poodle of George Bush.
    Wish from a genie
    An end to war.
    Best thing ever
    England beating the Aussies in 2003.
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    Ann-Marie

    Super power
    Driving any kind of vehicle I'm put in - I'd make a great get-away driver.
    Grrr
    Hard jazz and hazelnuts.
    Wish from a genie
    To be a cat for the day, get lots of cream, sneak through the gap in the fence and climb a mango tree.
    Best thing ever
    Friends, family, a few randoms, food and funky music.
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    Chris

    Super power
    I can see the bright-side.
    Grrr
    Woof- Canine Word Association!
    Wish from a genie
    More sunny days. Oh, isn’t that just Global warming? Sorry.
    Best thing ever
    Spending time with family and friends.
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    Marc

    Super power
    Saying no without actually saying it.
    Grrr
    People who don't deliver on time.
    Wish from a genie
    To have the ability to time travel.
    Best thing ever
    An Aston Martin Vanquish or a Ferrari F430 Spider (it's too close to call).
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    Alex

    Super power
    Smiling while falling down the stairs - actually it kind of hurt!
    Grrr
    Trolley rage at Tesco.
    Wish from a genie
    My own vineyard somewhere warm.
    Best thing ever
    Standing at the top of the mountain under brilliant blue sky just getting ready to go...
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    Rob

    Super power
    I have an uncanny ability to make a minute last longer than it actually is.
    Grrr
    People who stand in my way when I have somewhere to be.
    Wish from a genie
    To see the world, in comfort, with no bugs.
    Best thing ever
    Coffee.
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