Phil Caldwell
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Phil started Go West with wife Moya in 1990 and has developed the business into one of the best respected inbound tour operators in the UK, and is proud of the Company’s ongoing reputation for high quality at extremely competitive prices.
As well as General Management, Phil is involved in much of Go West’s sales and purchasing activity. Phil loves sports, especially football and running, and is a keen hill walker. His other interests include history (especially prehistoric, Roman and Middle Age history) and languages, speaking German and Italian – and ‘trying to get by’ in a number of others!
Question & Answer
FAVOURITE PLACE:
Northumberland where I grew up: it has more castles than any other county in England, fantastic beaches and wonderful, wild hills and countryside, and is home to the best football team in UK, Newcastle United.
FAVOURITE FOOD/DRINK:
Pepper steak (medium-rare) and all fish; red wine
MOST RECENT BOOK READ:
‘Saturday’ by Ian McEwan
HOBBIES:
Anything to do with history, long-distance running, football, walking, cricket and languages
LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Italian, German.