Reach’s chief revenue officer, and self-confessed ski obsessive, shares his first paid job and most insightful mistake.

NBCUniversal’s VP of partnerships shares what it was like accepting her job two weeks after having a baby and the biggest turning point in her career.

The Trade Desk’s business development GM shares her dreams of becoming a figure skater and what clients are prioritising this year.

The director of sales, international, at Acast shares her bravest moment and the value of “slow media”.

The entertainment company’s commercial director shares some of the deals she is proudest of, including one involving a dental practice in Hungary, and her favourite recent ads.

Clear Channel UK’s sales director shares his most embarrassing professional moment and advice for his younger self.

Octave’s director of revenue shares his mountain dreams and his advice for someone wanting a job in media sales.

City Outdoor’s managing director shares how the oldest form of advertising is evolving and her three dream dinner guests.

BlowUp Media’s UK sales director talks about his first job in defence exhibitions and having flexibility in decision-making.

The Guardian’s director of clients, marketing and research shares what has changed in conversations with partners and what he wanted to be when he grew up.