Title: President and chief executive officer of Imation Corp. since May 2010.Before Imation: Chairman and CEO of Geneva Watch Group, CEO of Altec Lansing Technologies.

Last book read? "First, Break all the Rules" by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. "It's based on a major study by Gallup that demonstrates how today's managers need to think differently if they want to attract and retain the best talent and create lasting, vibrant company cultures."

Favorite hobby? Snow skiing (in Park City, Utah) followed closely by scuba diving and golf. "I love being outside, and each is humbling in its own way."

Favorite sport? Baseball. "I'm in the process of becoming a Twins fan."

Favorite restaurant? Seven in Minneapolis. "But both of the Twin Cities have some really great and unsung destinations."

Favorite consumer electronics gadget: "If you're going to make me choose something other than one of our own products, I'd have to say the iPad - that way I can at least use one of our XtremeMac accessories. That said, I fall in love with a new gadget about every six months."