Deon de Villiers
Full Name: Deon de Villiers
Position and Company Name: MD of Strata Logistics
Main Activity of the Company: Strata Logistics is a bespoke logistics and line-haul solutions provider that operates a fleet of 75 vehicles, serving all major centres in South Africa
Date and Place of Birth: I was born in Boksburg, on Gauteng’s East Rand
Schools and Tertiary Education: I attended Rand Afrikaans University (now the University of Johannesburg), graduating with a BCom degree in industrial psychology in 1985 and a higher education diploma in 1986
First Job: Encyclopaedia and car spares salesperson
Career History Prior to Current Position: I worked for various freight and distribution companies before founding Strata Logistics about 22 years ago
Size of First Pay Packet: R2 500 a month
First Job with Present Group: I founded the business in August 2002
Value of Assets under Your Control: About R50-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 65
Management Style: I am a bit of a control freak but am trying to let go a little
Personal Best Achievement: I have completed 17 Cape Argus Cycle races over the years and am a 14 handicap golfer
Professional Best Achievement: Running my own business for the past 22 years
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My late father and Gary Player, the legendary South African golfer who, over the course of his career, won nine major championships, including three Masters titles, three Open championships, two PGA championships and a US Open
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: None
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: None
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: None
Philosophy of Life: The devil is in the detail
Biggest Ever Opportunity: In 2002, I was awarded my own contract on a handshake, and that moment stands out as one of the most significant opportunities of my career
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The passing on of my mother and father
Hope for the Future: To retire in Cape Town
Favourite Reading: I enjoy reading autobiographies
Favourite TV Programme: Yellowstone, an American series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that premiered on June 20, 2018, on the Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV) and quickly became a major hit
Favourite Food/Drink: Braai and any beer
Favourite Music: Queen, one of the most influential and successful rock bands in music history, known for its ground-breaking sound, elaborate live performances and catalogue of hits
Favourite Sport: Golf, Formula 1 and rugby
Favourite Website: YouTube
Hobbies: Cycling, playing golf and working out in the gym
Car: Toyota Land Cruiser
Pets: I have a dog
Miscellaneous Dislikes: I hate lazy and entitled people
Favourite Other South African Company: None
Favourite Foreign Company: None
Married: Yes, to Rene Norris since February 1990
Children: Chane, 33; Tyron, 29
Clubs: Well, if you are asking about golf clubs, then yes – I have a Titleist driver and a set of Taylormade P790 irons in my bag!
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