Gavin Chamberlain
Full Name: Gavin William Chamberlain
Position: Regional director: mining (Africa), AMEC Foster Wheeler
Main Activity of the Company: Mining projects, both engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM), and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)
Date and Place of Birth: August 24, 1964, Benoni, South Africa
Education: BSc Eng (civil)
First Job: Engineer in training in the structures department at Eskom
Size of First Pay Packet: R600
Number of People under Your Leadership: 450
Management Style: Firm but fair; open-door
Personal Best Achievement: Private – finishing my first 94.7 Cycle Challenge (I have done many more); business – the moving of the Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Mine community with no claims
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Nigel Townsend
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Jonathan Jansen – he make so much sense
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Nigel Townsend
Philosophy of Life: You will only achieve what you can dream
Biggest Ever Opportunity: My current role
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not having any children
Hope for the Future: A prosperous South Africa
Favourite Reading: Fantasy books
Favourite TV Programme: Big Bang Theory
Favourite Food/Drink: Anything I cook myself
Favourite Music: Rock
Favourite Sport: Cycling (participating) and rugby (watching)
Hobbies: Photography (underwater); scuba diving; travel and cycling
Car: Pajero
Pets: Two bouviers and two miniature long-haired dachshunds
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Lawlessness
Married: To Liz
Children: None
Clubs: None
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