Name: Therese M. Bradley.

Title: Executive chairwoman, Software Paths.

School: Loreto Convent, Foxrock and Newpark Comprehensive, Blackrock.

College: UCD and the University of Warwick.

Marital Status: Married.

Children: Hannah.

Home: Malahide.

Most important life event: Getting married, setting up Software Paths and the birth of my daughter.

Biggest business break: Working in London Business School's computer department, which gave insights into the business world.

Biggest business mistake: In my early days trying to do everything myself and not staying in the United States longer.

Time of getting up: 7 a.m.

Time of finishing work: Since I have an office at home with a PC linked to the main office, I'd rather not say.

Favourite breakfast: Continental cafes serving fresh coffee, croissants, rolls and preserves.

Form of exercise: Not enough.

Favourite place for holidays: Europe as I love good wine, food and atmosphere.

Favourite TV programme: Inspector Morse.

Favourite radio programme: Saturday and Sunday mornings on RTE Radio One.

Car: Mitsubishi FTO fast and comfortable.

Commuting time: 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Favourite airline: One that provides good service and arrives on time.

Worst thing about travel: Jet lag.

Favourite bank: Any bank that is a client of mine.

Favourite tipple: Good port, wine or a gin and tonic.

Favourite pub: Within walking distance of where I am standing.

Favourite restaurant: Sale Pepe and Siam Thai, Malahide.

How do you spend your spare time: Sailing, socialising, playing bridge and time with my family.

Person you most admire: Barney/ Winnie the Pooh for keeping my daughter happy.

Dying words: "Thanks. . ."