IFSDG: How long have you worked at TopMark?
Martino Marchetti: We set the company up
in September 2002. We are looking forward to our 10th year
anniversary next year.
IFSDG: How many people work at
TopMark?
Martino Marchetti: We have 30 staff
within the TopMark Group of companies
IFSDG: What is TopMark's Mission
statement?
Martino Marchetti: "We are a family with
a passion and determination to deliver unsurpassed service and
provide a vehicle for our team to follow their dreams"
IFSDG: What's a typical day for you at
TopMark?
Martino Marchetti: Each day is different
from the last, but love every minute of working with some great
friends and business partners.
IFSDG: How many emails do you receive on an
average day?
Martino Marchetti: 100 emails a day
IFSDG: Why did TopMark choose to locate in
the IFSD in Glasgow?
Martino Marchetti: Access to a plethora
of dynamic, passionate, highly motivated and qualified staff,
coupled with access to outstanding business services (no surprise
that Glasgow entered the top 10 of financial centres in
Europe)
IFSDG: Three good things about working in
Glasgow?
Martino Marchetti: Free museums and art
galleries, The wonderful people you meet everyday, Glasgow
banter
IFSDG: What is your biggest business
achievement to date?
Martino Marchetti: Setting up TopMark
Adjusters Ltd with Roger Topping in September 2002. But, have no
doubt there are more exciting business opportunities around the
corner.
IFSDG: What is the best investment you
ever made?
Martino Marchetti: Setting up TopMark
Adjusters Ltd with Roger Topping in September 2002, with one laptop
between the both of us, and now employing over 30 staff, with a
vision to double in size over the next 3 years.
IFSDG: Which business person or company do
you most admire and why?
Martino Marchetti: Warren Buffet, an
incredible businessman and great philanthropist, he does what he
enjoys and follows his dreams.
IFSDG: What did you want to be when you
were a child?
Martino Marchetti: Astronomer
IFSDG: What do you do to relax away from
the office?
Martino Marchetti: I spend as much time as
possible with my fantastic family, Lorraine & Santino &
Sophia Marchetti
IFSDG: Blackberry or I-Phone?
Martino Marchetti: Blackberry
IFSDG: Suit or no suit?
Martino Marchetti: Suit
IFSDG: Football or rugby?
Martino Marchetti: I enjoy both although
love watching my son play rugby for his school.
IFSDG: Wine or beer?
Martino Marchetti: Wine
IFSDG: Sunshine or snow?
Martino Marchetti: Enjoy both, although
skiing is now taking a back seat following the arrival of a new
addition to our family, baby Sophia Isabella Marchetti
IFSDG: and finally, what three words to
sum you up
Martino Marchetti: Honest, Motivated,
Fantastic