Full Name: Waheed Sulaiman

Position: CEO of Wescoal Holdings, a company listed on the JSE

Date and Place of Birth: January 28, 1974, Carnarvon, Northern Cape

Education: BSc (chemical engineering), University of Cape Town; BCom, University of South Africa

First Job: Production engineer at the Dow Chemicals plant, in Chloorkop

Size of the First Pay Packet: About R180 000 a year

Value of Company Assets: Wescoal has a market capitalisation of R300-million

Number of People under Your Leadership: About 200 full-time employees

Management Style: Collaborative, engaging and transparent

Personal Best Achievement: Leading Wescoal from where it was a year ago to its current position as a strong, sustainable business, culminating in my appointment as a Wescoal group CEO

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My family, especially my loving and supportive wife

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: No one in particular

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: JD Rockefeller

Philosophy of Life: Respect for others, contributing to the betterment of my environment and community

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Joining the strategy and business development function at BHP Billiton. This gave me the opportunity to work in a global business and implement best practice across multiple commodities

Biggest Ever Disappointment: There is nothing that stands out

Hope for the Future: That Wescoal becomes a beacon in the mining industry, contributing positively to the South African growth and transformation process and creating exceptional value for its stakeholders

Favourite Reading: Fantasy, science fiction

Favourite TV Programme: House of Cards, Game of Thrones

Favourite Food/Drink: A deliciously prepared home meal or braai with family and friends

Favourite Music: Pop

Favourite Sport: Cricket, rugby and soccer

Hobbies: Movies, reading

Car: Audi

Pets: None

Dislikes: People who do not treat others with respect and dignity

Married: To Zahida

Children: Ameera, Tayyibah and Fayzaan

Clubs: None