Full Name: Andrew Derek Main
Position: GM: business development, Southern Africa, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology
Main Activity of the Company: Supply of mining equipment, consumables and services to the mining industry
Date and Place of Birth: December 1, 1967
Education: NHD in civil engineering, UPE; various postgraduate management courses
First Job: Site engineer at LTA (now Aveng)
Size of First Pay Packet: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: 11 people who report directly to me
Management Style: Inclusive approach, allowing key account managers to optimise the relationship between Sandvik and our customers
Personal Best Achievement: Being happily married for 25 years, with four gorgeous children
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My great-grandfather, Orlando Baragwanath
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Jim Tolley, who employed me at Sandvik and has continued to play an active coaching role
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Bruce Springsteen
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Patrice Motsepe, executive chairperson of African Rainbow Minerals
Philosophy of Life: Get it done
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Probably missed it (chuckle)
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Nothing that I have not learnt from
Hope for the Future: Looking forward to spending time with grandchildren
Favourite Reading: Miracle in the Andes, by Nando Parrado
Favourite TV Programme: Chicago PD
Favourite Food/Drink: A good braai with a glass of red wine
Favourite Music: I enjoy relaxing to UB40 and the like, remembering the good old student days
Favourite Sport: I am an overall sports fanatic
Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, birding and game viewing (one day I will be a farmer)
Car: Toyota Prada
Pets: Two awesome Jack Russells
Miscellaneous Dislikes: People who focus on negative aspects only
Married: To Ashly
Children: Luke, 23; Joshua, 21; Kyra,16; Leila, 13
Clubs: Ebotse Golf Club