In our regular feature, The Last Word, our members get the chance to tell us what makes them tick outside of working hours. We ask some searching questions of them and learn a little more about them behind-the-scenes.
In this edition, we put Bindi Palmer, Senior Partner and Head of Audit & Assurance at Rouse Partners, UK, and Jimmy Yip, Managing Director of Mazars Hong Kong, to the test, to try and find out more about what they do when they finally step away from work.
Bindi Palmer
Senior Partner and Head of Audit & Assurance, Rouse Partners, UK
What was the last song you listened to?
Whitesnake – “Here I Go Again”.
What was the last book you read?
“The Journey of a Mother - The diplomatic war between India and Norway” by Sagarika Chakraborty. It’s a true story from the author’s life about her children being taken away, and the long fight to get them back.
What was the last meal you cooked?
Chicken Curry, a classic.
When did you last workout?
Today!
What was the last app you downloaded?
Woodoku - wood block puzzle games meet a Sudoku grid.
What was the last holiday you went on?
To Cornwall, in the countryside near Padstow.
What is the last thing people would guess about you?
I played the violin in my youth.
When was the last occasion you felt starstruck?
I saw TV Presenter Gabby Logan shopping in Waitrose on a Saturday morning.
What was the last thing you watched on TV?
The World Athletics Championship, presented by Gabby Logan!
When was the last time you hugged someone?
Today - it’s not something I have a problem doing!
Jimmy Yip
Managing Director, Mazars. Hong Kong
When did you last workout?
Just this morning, and I keep pushing myself to do it 4-5 times a week.
What was the last app you downloaded?
Poe, an AI tool.
What was the last restaurant you went to?
An excellent Japanese restaurant in Hong Kong.
What was the last holiday you went on?
May 2023, a family trip to Japan for two weeks.
What was the last piece of advice you gave?
Calm down, no hurry – to myself.
When was the last occasion you felt starstruck?
More than 30 years ago, when I was still in secondary school.
What was the last sport you played?
Jogging, just this morning.
What was the last thing you watched on TV?
The news roundup.
What was the last car you drove?
An Audi, and I have been driving it for 8 years.
When was the last time you sent someone flowers?
April 2023, for the graduation of my daughter.
