We love our team! People are vitally important to everything that happens at e:merge and we are massively proud of all our staff. Here is your chance to learn a little bit more about the people who make e:merge so great. This week we get to know the boss…
Name: Tim Elgar
Age: 33
Role: CEO
Where are you from?
Derby
How long have you worked at e:merge?
8 years
What are your hobbies?
Football, cycling, running, eating out, drinking tea, anything competitive
Favourite Food: Beef Wellington
Favourite Song: Would I Lie To You by Charles and Eddie
Favourite Film: Braveheart or Top Gun
Describe a typical working day:
In no particular order; Dream a little bit, get discouraged, get encouraged, do some admin, attend inspirational meetings, attend boring meetings, try to inspire and encourage others, problem solve, be overwhelmed by the needs presented by young people we are working with, hear of an amazing success, deal with a disappointment, pray, spend some time with young people, think about strategy and opportunity, find sanctuary in my team who are in it with me.
What is the best thing about working at e:merge?
Genuine life transforming and inspirational relationships with the team and with young people. They have totally transformed my life!
What is your proudest moment at e:merge?
Preventing a lad called Dom being deported from the UK and then welcoming him in to live with us and become part of my family.