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