Paul Ajanlekoko
What is your job title?
Project accountant.
How long have you worked at Outsourced Events?
I have worked at OE since June 2024, so it has been 10 months.
What is one thing you cannot live without?
I can’t live without the gym because I am a very fitness orientated person.
Where is the best place you have travelled to and why?
The best place I have travelled to is Costa Rica as it has a beautiful landscape, and it was amazing to be surrounded by nature. I had the chance to go ziplining through the rainforest and go on an ATV tour of San Jose which were both breathtaking.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I would learn how to speak multiple languages because it is a powerful skill to be able to communicate with people from different parts of the world.
When you have 30 minutes of free time, how do you pass the time?
I like listening to podcasts that talk about interesting topics such as tech and nature.
What is your favourite thing about working at Outsourced Events?
The people as they are friendly and the office space which is very nice.
If you could invite four people to dinner (living or dead) who would you invite and why?
Elon Musk – he is very smart so it would be interesting to hear from him.
Barack Obama – He is a very inspirational figure and role model.
Francis Ngannou – The story of how he rose to the top of his sport is inspirational so it would be cool to gain more insight into that.
Eddie Murphy – Everyone says I have the same laugh as him so I think it would be funny to have us both at the table together.
What was your childhood ambition?
To become a pilot in the RAF
What is your most memorable day at Outsourced Events?
My first day here, it was strange to be in a new team after working at different company for so many years.
If you could do any job, regardless of skills and training, what would it be?
I would be a mechanical engineer, because I find it satisfying seeing different parts of a project coming together.
What are the top three items on your bucket list?
To travel to new countries in Asia and Australasia, to drive an F1 car and to go deep sea diving.
If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
I would love to witness Usain Bolt winning the 100 metre world record.
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