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The Commuter

  • Monday, 12 February, 2018
    Work & Careers
    Tai Ping CEO Jim Kaplan on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and Vanity Fair

    When the frequent flyer reached 1m airmiles he was treated to a song and a cake

    James Kaplan, CEO of Tai Ping Carpets. Photographed in Hong Kong
  • Monday, 29 January, 2018
    Work & Careers
    The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green on ‘Mad Men’ and Miles Davis

    Old school jazz is a ‘positive influence’ that lets the mind wonder

    Commuter - Jeff Green, CEO of the Trade Desk, poses for photographs with his Tesla car in Ventura, October 31, 2017.
  • Monday, 15 January, 2018
    Non-Fiction
    Caprock head Matthew Weatherley-White’s playlist

    A peaceful glide through tree-lined streets and sleeping on planes

    Commuter Column, Work and Careers Matthew Weatherley-White taken by Rob Bossi from PR
  • Sunday, 17 December, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer on the Sex Pistols and historical novels

    Rock and punk in the car on the way home relieve the day’s stress

    Andy Palmer drives his 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  • Monday, 11 December, 2017
    Music
    Coupa CEO Rob Bernshteyn on ‘Meet the Press’ and Dr Dre

    Hip-hop and 1980s pop provide solid beats in the office

    Rob Bernshteyn, CEO Coupa, talks about his daily commute to his office in via his car, outside the Coupa offices in San Mateo, California, Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Thor Swift for the Financial Times
  • Monday, 4 December, 2017
    Work & Careers
    CEO of Kantar Millward Brown, Louise Ainsworth, on Hilary Mantel and 21 Pilots

    A cycle ride to the station and cross-country drives showcase England’s countryside

    Louise Ainsworth, CEO of Kantar Millward Brown, photographed next to the statue of Sir Nicholas Winton on Maidenhead station. For Work and Careers, commuter.
  • Monday, 27 November, 2017
    Advertising
    Droga5’s Sarah Thompson on TV gangsters and style magazines

    Even the busy New York subway allows a break from digging into emails

    Sarah Thompson in the New York City Subway
  • Monday, 13 November, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Eurostar chief Nicolas Petrovic on Prince and chess

    Rail travel offers time to enjoy French and English magazines

    Nicolas Petrovic, chief executive of Eurostar
  • Monday, 6 November, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Cyber Adapt chief executive Kirsten Bay on spy novels and Deezer

    School run rolls through Silicon Valley’s meadow-like hills

    Kirsten Bay, CEO and president of Cyber Adapt in Half Moon Bay
  • Saturday, 21 October, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Wallace Collection director Xavier Bray on BBC Radio 3 and opera 

    A daily cycle and a dip in the Serpentine lake offer time to think

    Xavier Bray Wallace collection Hertford House Manchester Square. Commuter ~WAC. 5/5/17. The Wallace Collection.
  • Saturday, 14 October, 2017
    Lifestyle
    What’s on Amber Venz Box’s playlist?

    When travelling long haul, some aeroplane food is worth staying up for

    DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 31: Amber Venz Box poses for a portrait at the Reward Style headquarters on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Dallas, TX.
  • Saturday, 7 October, 2017
    Social Media
    Maxus CEO Lindsay Pattison on Ian McEwan and ‘Big Little Lies’

    London Tube ride is the perfect opportunity to research people’s media habits

    Lindsay Pattison
  • Saturday, 23 September, 2017
    Work & Careers
    What’s on Alberto Alessi’s playlist?

    Italy’s designer of everyday objects enjoys lake views and taking it slow

    Commuter column - Italy, Omegna, Alberto Alessi driving to his workplace
  • Saturday, 16 September, 2017
    Work & Careers
    National Trust head Helen Ghosh on Ruth Rendell and ‘La La Land’

    Frequent bike-to-train journeys call for gripping detective stories

    Commuter: Helen Ghosh of the National Trust, cycling to Oxford train station. 22/6/17. Photo Tom Pilston.
  • Saturday, 9 September, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Ferrari race driver Josh Cartu on Tetris and Arthur C Clarke

    Founder of CartuRacing drives one of his Ferraris each day to his Budapest office

    Josh Cartu, showing off his Ferrari F12 in the central Vorosmarty square garage close to his flat
  • Saturday, 2 September, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Olloclip CEO Steve Muttram on the BBC and ‘Lean Thinking’

    Cruising to work is a breeze along the Californian coast while listening to podcasts

    Steve Muttram, CEO at olloclip, LLC, poses for photographs with his Ducati Multistrada 1200s along Coast Highway in Newport Coast, April 18, 2017.
  • Saturday, 29 July, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Raise CEO Clara Gaymard on Verdi and Henning Mankell

    Journey offers free time to listen to the French cultural podcast series A voix nue

    Clara Gaymard, CEO of Raise, travels to work on her electric bicycle
  • Sunday, 9 July, 2017
    Cars, bikes, planes and boats
    Elmwood chairman Jonathan Sands on classic cars and a jukebox

    How a Rolls-Royce, an Austin-Healey and Wings relieve a brutal schedule

    Picture credit Charlotte Graham / Guzelian Picture Shows, Jonathan Sands, Chairman of Elmwood, Commutes to work on Bus Route 36 to Leeds Bus Stand 3, Ripon Bus Station, Ripon HG4 1AG Client: Financial Times Ordered by: Marcus Cotton Order no: EMAIL Booked by: Simon Hamalienko Subject: Jonathan Sands, Chairman of Elmwood - an award winning brand and design consultancy. Picture Taken Thursday 4th May
  • Saturday, 1 July, 2017
    Technology sector
    BioCatch founder Avi Turgeman on the philosophy of artificial intelligence

    When not reading Douglas Hofstadter, the tech entrepreneur is playing bass

    Avi Turgeman, co-founder, CTO and VP of Business Development at BioCatch, at the Harvard Square T station in Cambridge, MA, USA on 4/20/17. © Bryce Vickmark. All rights reserved. www.vickmark.com 617.448.6758
  • Sunday, 25 June, 2017
    UK companies
    Divine Chocolate CEO Sophi Tranchell on the wonder of Wallander

    Detectives in crime fiction are my alter ego, says the head of the fair trade company

    Commuter: Sophi Tranchell, CEO of Divine Chocolate Limited, commutes in London Bridge area on 11 April 2017.
  • Saturday, 17 June, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Rubrik CEO Bipul Sinha includes Peter Thiel on his reading list

    Tech entrepreneur listens to classical Indian music through Hindi streaming service

    Bipul Sinha, CEO and Co-founder Rubrick, talks about his daily commute from his home in Foster City to the Rubrick offices in Palo Alto, California, Thursday, February 23, 2017. Thor Swift for the Financial Times
  • Saturday, 10 June, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Sparx CEO Shuhei Abe’s playlist — includes Bob Dylan and The Beatles

    The hedge fund manager likes to take time to read after dinner

    Shuhei Abe, President, CEO of SPARX Group Co. Ltd. for "The Commuter" story by Kana Inagaki. 16/05/2017
  • Sunday, 4 June, 2017
    Work & Careers
    Citibase CEO Steve Jude’s essentials: Camus and the Hay Festival

    Town and country link with the train for uninterrupted work time

    Steve Jude feeds his horses before his commute to work
  • Sunday, 28 May, 2017
    Sport
    David Glickman, Ultra Mobile CEO: a Harry Potter spin-off and English breakfast tea

    The founder of the low-cost network operator checks out movies and TV during flights

    Commuter - Ultra Mobile CEO David Glickman poses for photographs with his new Model X Tesla outside the Ultra Mobile offices in Costa Mesa, California, April 10, 2017.
  • Saturday, 20 May, 2017
    Renewable energy
    Sumant Sinha, ReNew Power CEO: Hindu teachings and The Economist

    The founder of India’s leading solar energy group turns to philosophy to beat stress

    Commuter Series: Sumant Sinha; RenewPower Mandatory credit © Rohit Gautam
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