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TAKE 5 - John Savage, Managing Director of CRC
This week John Savage, Managing Director of Coutts Retail Communications (CRC), answers our quick fire questions.
What does ‘creative’ mean to you?
An idea that makes you think, ‘wow’! Something which catches you off-guard and makes you sit up and pay attention.
What's your best piece of business advice?
Be passionate about helping your clients to achieve their aims. If they are successful then so will you be.
Who do you admire?
People, at the coal face in the business, who make things happen whatever the circumstances.
What in the world could be done better? Globally, I think we can all take responsibility to do our bit to reduce carbon emissions. Locally we can play our part in developing a culture of mutual respect.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years' time?
As long as I’m still learning it could be in one of many different places.
John Savage is Managing Director for retail design specialists Coutts Retail Communications (CRC), having worked as UK Managing Director at consumer electronics company Oregon Scientific. His past roles include worldwide Group Commercial Director for Hozelock, and progressing through various positions at Black and Decker to Marketing Director. John has also worked at Nestle and holds a degree in Economics and Politics.
What does ‘creative’ mean to you? 
