Main Activity of the Company: Platinum mining
Date and Place of Birth: June 24, 1967, Bikita, Zimbabwe
Education: BSc (Eng) (Hon), University of Zimbabwe, 1990; ADP, London Business School; AMP, Gordon Institute of Business Science
First Job: Underground miner
Size of First Pay Packet: Z$1 164 a month
Size of Capital Portfolio: The market capitalisation of Lonmin is £300-million
Revenue: R15-billiion a year
Number of People under Your Leadership: 33 000, including contracting personnel
Management Style: I inspire and empower people to work to a purpose and have fun
Best Personal Achievement: My wife and two sons
Best Business Achievement: Being CEO of Anglo Coal South Africa at the age of 38
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My mother
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Tony Redman, former CEO of Anglo Coal and former technical director of Anglo American plc
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Richard Branson – again
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Making a positive difference and having fun in all that I do
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Turning around New Denmark Colliery’s safety, production, costs and culture
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The death of a fellow miner
Hope for the Future: A flourishing Zimbabwe
Favourite Reading: Business and strategy
Favourite TV Programme: News and sports
Favourite Food/Drink: Scones/still water
Favourite Music: Rock and jazz
Favourite Sport: Golf and squash
Hobbies: People, having fun and the outdoors
Cars: Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Hi-Lux
Pets: Jack Russell
Dislikes: Laziness and inaction
Married: To Gumisayi
Children: Makomborero ‘Kombo’ and Mazvita
Clubs: Dainfern Country Club and Rand Club