Norman Mbazima
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
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