Excerpts from a recent interview with Clark, Whynatte’s Director of International Operations:

Q: What got you into the latte business?
Clark: Well, during the war, my grandfather worked in one of the largest latte factories in eastern Europe. When my family immigrated, my father, Alan, worked in one of the first latte factories in the US. He was in charge of manning the latte sheath. I guess that you could say that my family has latte running through its veins.

Q: From a global perspective, how has Whynatte changed the latte industry?
Clark: Prior to Whynatte, latte consumption in the pacific rim had flatlined, and growth in the Slovak region was actually declining. As Whynatte begins to capture global market share, we’ve seen a rise in latte consumption, and a resurgence in the number of family owned latte farms.

Q: Any tips for kids out there that are looking at a career in the latte industry?
Clark: Definitely. First off, it doesn’t come easy. Start out working on a latte farm, or in a latte factory. Learn this business from the ground up. Take your academics seriously. Always stay up to date on your vaccinations. Only lie occasionally. And most importantly: Always stay true to your dreams.

Clark, on a recent business trip to London: