Ernie Blom
Full Name: Ernest Blom
Position: President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and owner of Blom Diamonds
Main Activity of the Company: Diamond polishing and trading
Date and Place of Birth: May 13, 1947, Johannesburg
Education: Matric
First Job: Apprentice diamond polisher
Size of First Pay Packet: R47 a month
Management Style: Leading by example and delegating
Personal Best Achievement: Becoming president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses for my third term of office
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My family
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: The pioneers of the diamond industry
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Mahatma Gandhi
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Steve Jobs
Philosophy of Life: Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Starting my own business
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not starting my own business sooner
Hope for the Future: That there is peace and prosperity for all South Africans
Favourite Reading: Autobiographies
Favourite TV Programme: Chicago PD and House of Cards
Favourite Food/Drink: Braai/Chardonnay and single-malt whiskey
Favourite Music: Contemporary
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Hobbies: Gym, bush
Car: Volvo, Toyota Land Cruiser
Pets: Two Scottish terriers
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Insincere people
Married: To Elna
Children: Aron and Phillip
Clubs: Johannesburg Country Club
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