Name:
Jerry Harwood
Profession/Job Title:
Managing Director
Name of Company:
Technology Packaging Ltd
History with ARMOR (how long have you been a partner or worked with ARMOR):
Since 2006
Where Do You Live:
“I live in London (UK) and I am incredibly fortunate to be able to live in such a great city.”
Family Details:
Jerry has one wife ("that's more than enough"), two children ("one of each") and five grandchildren ("they are delightful & fabulous fun").
Experience (Past Jobs and/or Current Tenure with ARMOR):
“I originally trained as a physical education teacher in Cardiff and taught PE and math for two years. From there, I got involved with the export packing industry and ended up running companies for other people. In 2001, I set up Technology Packaging. I have been producing and selling corrosion protection products since around 1980.”
Hobbies:
Jerry enjoys walking, rugby, photography, theatre, cinema, travel, family/grandchildren, and whisky!
Favorite Food:
“Steak is a favorite (somehow US steaks are just the best although I haven't tried Argentinian steak yet), but I also love Indian and Italian food.”
If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
“I suppose that depends how long I'm going to be there. If I was there for a relatively short time, I would bring an iPad full of books and a way to recharge it, videos and games, a multi-tool and a crate of Lagavulin whisky; if stuck for a long time then the iPad, the Lagavulin and an attractive doctor who has a good range of medications available.”
Latest Accomplishment:
“Getting over prostate cancer I guess.”
Best Movie Watched Recently OR Your Favorite Movie of All Time:
“Cinema Paradiso” – the director’s cut. “It is just the best movie ever.””
Favorite Holiday and Favorite Holiday Tradition:
“Travel including Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. Jan and I just love hiring a car and driving. For example in Malaysia we drove around the island seeing so many different aspects of it.”
Favorite Quote:
“My favorite tends to change but one I've always liked and often thought about –it is more of a proverb I guess – is:"
“I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet."
– author unknown
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