Deon Dreyer
Full Name: Gideon Johannes Dreyer
Position: COO: chrome and vanadium at Xstrata Alloys
Main Activity of the Company: Xstrata is a diversified mining company
Date and Place of Birth: September 6, 1964, Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape
Education: Paul Roos Gymnasium, matric, 1982; BIng (Chem), University of Stellenbosch, 1986
First Job: Research engineer, Mintek, 1989
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 400 a month
Value of the Assets under Your Control: R16-billion
Number of People under Your Leadership: 7 000
Management Style: Find the right people and set them free to do their job to their full potential
What is Xstrata Alloys’ Vision: To create value for our shareholders, to deliver essential products and to work efficiently, responsibly and in partnership with our stakeholders so that our presence is beneficial wherever we operate
Compliance with Mining Charter’s Critical Transformation Component: We started early with this process and are therefore doing well
View on Current State of the Mining Industry: The mining industry in South Africa is at a tipping point, and it is critical that the right policy decisions are made if it is to flourish and benefit all South Africans
Personal Best Achievement: Convincing my wife to marry me
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Peet Nienaber
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Angus Buchan
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Mick Davis
Philosophy of Life: Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Every day given to me by God
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The amount of money that is misused in South Africa instead of being used to uplift our country and its people
Hope for the Future: A South Africa where we all work together to create a better future for everyone
Favourite Reading: Christian literature
Favourite TV Programme: Stormers and Springbok rugby
Favourite Food/Drink: A proper South African braai/red wine
Favourite Music: Gospel
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Hobbies: Fishing
Car: Mercedes-Benz
Pets: Three dogs and a parrot
Dislikes: People who express a strong opinion on a subject without actually bothering to find out the facts about it
Married: To Ronel
Children: Daleen, 17; Stephan,14; and Nic, 11
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