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Norman Mbazima

23rd September 2016

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: Norman Bloe Mbazima

Position: Deputy chairperson of Anglo American South Africa

Main Activity of the Company: Mining

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: ZK110, now equivalent to 16c

Value of Assets under Your Control: Anglo American South Africa is the holding company of Anglo American Platinum, Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American Coal South Africa

Management Style: Collaborative, with firm view of achieving objectives

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

Person with 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 in 2001

Biggest Ever Disappointment: The fatalities that continue to occur in the mining industry

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

Favourite Reading: Books on how individuals can make a difference in the world

Favourite TV Programme: Football

Favourite Food/Drink: Not fussy

Favourite Music: Jazz

Favourite Sport: Playing golf and watching football

Car: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Pets: None

Dislikes: Tackling the man instead of the ball

Married: To Lillian Kabwe

Children: Nandi, 29; Mkhuzo, 26; Grace, 24

Clubs: Country Club Johannesburg

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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