Full Name: Rhys Dafydd Evans

Position: Director of ALCO-Safe

Main Activity of the Company: ALCO-Safe is a distributor of drug and alcohol testing equipment in South and Southern Africa

Date and Place of Birth: February 19, 1986, PretoriaEducation: Bachelor of Commerce and Business Management, University of Pretoria, 2004 to 2009

First Job: Sales representative for a supplements company

Career History Prior to Current Position: I worked for a sports company that focused on promoting sport in underprivileged communities before moving to ALCO-Safe, where I have worked in various departments, including technical, sales and finance

Size of First Pay Packet: R850 a month

First Job with Present Group: Technical assistant

Value of Assets under Your Control: R20-million

Number of People under Your Leadership: 16

Management Style: Open-door policy

Personal Best Achievement: Obtaining a Manchester United coaching qualification

Professional Best Achievement: Signing up a major mining and construction company to use our drug and alcohol testing equipment

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My father

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Enzo Ferrari

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson

Philosophy of Life: Work hard and play straight

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Taking over ALCO-Safe

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not playing professional soccer

Hope for the Future: That we reduce drug and alcohol abuse through companies that create a responsible culture and drive education. It is also my hope that South African society becomes more responsible with regard to substance abuse

Favourite Reading: Inspirational autobiographies

Favourite TV Programme: Game of Thrones

Favourite Food/Drink: A mature rump steak/single-malt Scotch whisky

Favourite Music: Lounge music

Favourite Sport: Soccer

Favourite website: www.google.com

Hobbies: Fly-fishing, cycling, running and working out in the gym

Car: BMW 2 series

Pets: Three large dogs and a cat

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Arrogance and dishonesty

Favourite other South African Company: Woolworths

Favourite Foreign Company: Nike

Married: Single

Children: None

Clubs: Virgin Active and Wingate Park Country Club