Ahead of catching a flight, Anya Schnoor, CEO of Scotia DBG Investments Limited, is in chill mode sipping bubbly at Bin 26… we’re catching up with the corporate chicster as she talks of her brand and its new association with polo.

What are you sipping?

Ruinart Brut… I love this champagne.

Scotiabank has sponsored the Jamaica Polo season 2010. What’s the synergy?

Polo is a game of tradition; it has a very long history in Jamaica and so does Scotia. We like to be associated with high-quality events and polo gives us a chance to focus on our high-net-worth clients.

Socialite or homebody?

I enjoy going out, but I also enjoy having some down time at home.

Flats or stilettos?

Flats.

When you’re not at work, where’s the best place to find you?

Probably eating out or at a friend’s house.

What’s your style?

I would say comfy-casual.

Who does your hair?

Josie’s on Phoenix Avenue.

Who does your nails?

Denise who is also at the same place.

What’s in your evening bag?

My car keys, two cellphones, my compact mirror, business cards, lipstick, hand sanitiser and of course, the polo schedule.

What’s your idea of happiness?

Having a good time with my friends and family, and travelling.

TV or a good book?

TV, definitely.

What are you watching?

Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and 24.

What perfume are you spraying?

Vera Wang.

What’s your idea of the perfect date?

Going out to eat a meal and have drinks.

What’s your idea of the perfect man?

Someone who is funny, intelligent and not intimidated by my position… he has to be self-confident.

What projects are you currently working on?

Projects (Laughs)? There are so many… looking at ways to expand our insurance and Private Client services operations.

What’s in your car stereo?

Black Eyed Peas, Lady GaGa and soca because carnival just ended.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?

‘Hire people who are smarter than yourself.’

And 10 years from now?

(Laughs) That’s a hard one… hopefully continuing my career at BNS and enjoying life to the fullest.