24 Hours With… Tim Penton, head of media at Global Red
24 Hours With… spotlights the working day of some of the most interesting people in Mumbrella’s world. Today we speak with Tim Penton, head of media at Global Red.
5:30am: My alarm sounds and I jolt out of bed. I quickly put my contact lenses in, chuck my wetsuit on and I’m ready to brave the icy waters down at Bondi Beach. Yes. I know, I’m the quintessential Brit that lives in Bondi.
I head down to the sand carrying my wife Alex’s red foam board – I got rid of my old 8ft board in favour of her smaller one. I’ve been surfing for approximately 3 years now, but still classify myself as a beginner. My morning solo surf sessions are paying off though, and soon I’ll be able to graduate to a 6ft board without the hassle.

