Martin Landau

Age: Irrelevant (All faculties still function). Actually 43.
Number of Years @ Metropolitan:  Less than most, but more than some. Started February 2007. Background 20 years experience in Sales and Account Management roles in the Food and Drink industry.
Nationality: English born & bred.
Favourite Hobby: Mountain biking, with the reward of a cold beer at the end.
Married with one “Pre-teenage” son, who takes up any remaining freetime.
Likes: Rock music. Favourite song “Behind Blue Eyes” The Who, Hot Spicy Food, Rioja wine, Hobgoblin Beer, Good coffee (of course), The clean air of the countryside, Bristol City FC, Le Tour De France, Lamborghini’s any colour!
Dislikes: Anything that impedes the flow of traffic; (Traffic Wardens. Congestion Charging. Gatso’s. Bus lanes. The M1 roadwork’s), Cats. Pigeons. Far too many of both species. Bad coffee. Overpriced petrol station sandwiches. Pink Cars (Why would you want one)?
Best Thing about Metropolitan: It makes “The Times Crossword” seem easy. Seriously though, small team of people with common spirit to succeed. It’s great!

Angus McKenzie

Age: 37…and counting!
Years at MCC: 2+ yrs
Nationality: British
Favourite Hobby: VW Camper & Motorbike/ Campfires /Beaches
Kids: 2
Fav. Coffee Drink: Hazlenut Latte
Fav. Alcoholic Drink: A nice chiiled chardonnay
Music: Van Morrison/ Natalie Merchant/ Turin Brakes
Fav. Holiday: Western Isles/Wales or Cornwall
Best Thing About MCC: The ability to make decisions fast and keep passions high!
Pets: Old saggy cat and nutty Border Collie puppy
Fantasy Car: My VW camper £5K later!
History: Matthew Algie/ Own Coffee Shop/ Premier Brands/ Sodexho/ Pelican Rouge

Angus is now a newly qualified UK Barista Championship Judge.? He is seen below concentrating on an appraisal before he makes his final ajudication at the UK Barista Championship Midlands Heat held at the University of Derby, Buxton on Wednesday 21 November, 2007.

Nick Khalifey

Age: 40
Years at MCC: Over 15 Years
Nationality: British
Favourite Hobby: Family Tree
Kids: 2
Fav. Coffee Drink: Cappuccino
Fav. Alcoholic Drink: Vodka Limonade
Music: Elvis Presely (Loving You)
Fav. Holiday: Cyprus
Best Thing About MCC: The passion they have for coffee is second to none
Pets: Lasa Apso (North Tibetan Dog)
Length of service: over 15 years
Fantasy Car: TVR 7/12
History: 1992 – Bought Ledger Clerk 1994 – Book Keeper 1995 – Moved into Sales 1997 – Customer Service Superviser 1998 – Customer Service Manager 2000 – Buyer 2003 – Moved back into Sales as Business Development Manager 2007 – Promoted to Sales Director after achieving new Major National Account.