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Norman Mbazima

15th November 2013

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: Norman Bloe Mbazima

Position: CEO of Kumba Iron Ore since September 1, 2012

Main Activity of the Company: Mining and selling of iron-ore

Date and Place of Birth: July 13, 1958, Lusaka, Zambia

Education: St Canisius Secondary School, Southern Province, Zambia, FCCA and FZICA (accountancy qualifications)

First Job: Capital accountant, Nchanga Consolidated Copper Mines, Zambia

Size of First Pay Packet: K110, now equivalent to 16c

Value of Assets under Your Control: Kumba’s market capitalisation is R140-billion

Number of People under Your Leadership: 12 000

Management Style: That is for others to say

Personal Best Achievement: Climbing the long ladder from a humble background

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Derek Campbell, at my first job

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: The Pope

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Plenty of icons

Philosophy of Life: People matter

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being asked to join Anglo American

Biggest Ever Disappointment: None

Hope for the Future: That there is more peace in the world

Favourite Reading: Books on South African history – very interesting

Favourite TV Programme: Football

Favourite Food/Drink: Not fussy

Favourite Music: Jazz

Favourite Sport: Playing golf and watching football

Car: Mercedes-Benz CLS, 6.3 ∙

Pets: I intend getting a pet soon

Dislikes: None

Married: To Lillian Kabwe

Children: Nandi, 25; Mkhuzo, 23; Grace, 21

Clubs: Country Club Johannesburg

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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