FROM AUGUST 2015'S RECRUITER MAGAZINE

Greece’s bold, brash ex-finance minister left his role after describing the country’s creditors as ‘economic terrorists’. He eschewed the usual ministerial limousine by turning up to cabinet meetings on a high-powered motorbike.

Recruitment entrepreneur Graham Palfery-Smith advises on Varoufakis’s next career move.

“It has got to be something like the diplomatic corps or PR. With his incredible skills and finely honed talent, I think he is a natural. He should consider a role as PR adviser to George Osborne or Mark Carney. With those skills, he could also become a recruiter — that might be something to consider.

“Alternatively, given his love of motorbikes, he could become one of the leads in Sons of Anarchy, a popular US TV crime drama series about a motorcycle gang. I think he should wear a bandana more often. Finally, there is always Strictly Come Dancing.

“I don’t see him in a position of responsibility again, but anything is possible…”