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Andre van Zyl

16th January 2015

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: Andre Johan van Zyl

Position: General works manager, Lion Smelter, a Glencore Merafe Venture operation, since October 2009

Main Activity of the Company: Ferrochrome production

Date and Place of Birth: June 14, 1970, Pretoria

Education: Laerskool Paul Kruger, Alberton; Hoërskool Delmas, matric, 1988; Artillery School, Potchefstroom; BSc; BSc (Hons); MSc; PhD (chemistry), 1997, North-West University, Potchefstroom; Master of Business Leadership, University of South Africa, 2012

First Job: Scientist, Sastech Research & Development, Sasol, Sasolburg, 1998 to 2002

Size of First Pay Packet: R6 000 a month

Value of Assets under Your Control: R10-billion (replacement)

Number of People under Your Leadership: Lion Smelter has 884 employees

Management Style: I like to involve people in decision-making and target setting

Personal Best Achievement: Bringing stability to the first phase of the operation of Lion Smelter

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife, Santie

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My Heavenly Father

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Ivan Glasenberg

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Peet Nienaber

Philosophy of Life: Live in the now and celebrate what’s right in the world

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Leading the Lion Smelter team

Biggest Ever Disappointment: None that stands out

Hope for the Future: That we will attain the design capacity of the Lion Smelter safely

Favourite Reading: Farming literature

Favourite TV Programme: The Mentalist

Favourite Food/Drink: Braaivleis and South African beer

Favourite Music: Afrikaans music

Favourite Sport: Rugby

Hobbies: Part-time game farming on my farm in Lydenburg

Car: Land Rover Discovery

Pets: Dogs, cats and horses

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Employees who lack a sense of ownership of the work they do

Married: To Santie (née Markram) for 20 years this month

Children: Hein, 15; Sune, 13; Tanya, 12C

Clubs: Wildlife Ranching of South Africa

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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