Full name: Angus Fynes-Clinton
Position: MD of DRA Mineral Projects
Main Activity of the Company: Mine design, infrastructure, mineral processing, project management and contract operations
Date and Place of Birth: December 16, 1958 in Que-Que, Zimbabwe
Education: NDT (Wits Tech); BSc Elec Eng (Wits)
First Job: Trainee audio technician
Size of First Pay Packet: R185 a month
Value of Assets under Your Control: R3.2-billion
Number of People under Your Leadership: More than 800
Management Style: MBWA (Management by walk about)
Personal Best Achievement: Overcoming dyslexia
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My wife
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nikola Tesla
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Brian Dowding
Philosophy of Life: Put a little more back than you take out
Biggest Ever Opportunity: My present position at DRA Mineral Projects
Biggest Ever Disappointment: My first job offer after completing university
Hope for the Future: To strengthen and grow South African engineering capability
Favourite Reading: Terry Prattchet
Favourite TV Programme: Law & Order
Favourite Food/Drink: Eastern food and dessert
Favourite Music: Instrumental, classical and folk rock
Favourite Sport: Hiking, jogging and “from the couch” rugby
Hobbies: Visiting Builders Warehouse and DIY stores
Car: KTM 990 and a Fortuna for long trips
Pets: A Husky, a Jack Russell and cats
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Road hogs, macaroni and cheese and Scrabble
Married: Christine Fynes-Clinton (Dr CM Plant)
Children: Sarah (21) and Daniel (20)
Clubs: 7-irons, 3-woods and a putter (unused)