Jun Kapunan
Chief Financial Officer
What got you into this business in the first place?
Happenstance
Who was a big influence in your career?
My father
What was "your finest moment," the thing you're most
proud of?
Still waiting for it to happen.
What was your most embarrassing moment in this business?
Still waiting for it to happen. Hopefully, it will never happen.
Is there a great client story you'd care to share?
It was my very first time managing a project. Went to the client's office thinking my art
director will present the design concepts via teleconferencing. We ended up meeting in a
room with no phone! It turned out well, but taught me to always be prepared!
What attracted you to Parham Santana?
Parham and Santana
Do you have a method for coming up with ideas and solutions for clients?
I bounce around ideas with friends during my dinner parties (without disclosing anything
confidential, of course). Hey, as they say, there is no such thing as a "free dinner."
What makes a great brand?
Focus and consistency
What driving career goals do you still have?
Help launch the next lifestyle brand
What talent do you wish you had?
A 120-mph serve in tennis
If you had to live on a desert island, what would you miss most?
Good food
Is there any food that helps you think more creatively?
Is Starbucks coffee considered food?
What's your favorite sports team?
None. I prefer individual sports like tennis.
What frustrates you the most?
Bad attitude
Tell us about your pets?
Don't have any. Never had, never will.
What was growing up like for you?
Overly protected
What's your favorite TV program? And your least favorite?
Don't have a TV.
What do you do for a good time when you're not working?
Hang out with friends. Shop, not with friends, but by myself.
What was college like for you?
Lots of fun, not much sleep.
What are your favorite Internet sites?
Apartmenttherapy.com
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Impatience
What is your greatest extravagance?
Bed linens
What is your most treasured possession?
I wish I could say "none" because I try not to be attached to anything. Hate to admit it,
but I really love my Sarpaneva cast-iron pot.
What is your motto?
Live in the present.
What is your current state of mind?
Aware and focused (at least trying to be)
What is your most marked characteristic?
I'm a hard-core minimalist.
