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Alwyn Pretorius

28th March 2014

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: Alwyn Pretorius

Position: COO: South African operations, Harmony Gold, as of March 2014

Main Activity of the Company: Gold mining

Date and Place of Birth: August 31, 1971, Winburg, Free State

Education: HTS Louis Botha, Bloemfontein, matric, 1989; University of Pretoria, BEng (mining) 1993, BEng (industrial) 1998

First Job: Junior mining engineer at the Vaal Reefs gold mine

Size of First Pay Packet: R4 200 a month

Value of Assets under Your Control: R21.7-billion market capitalisation

Number of People under Your Leadership: 30 000, excluding contractors

Management Style: Democratic/consultative

Personal Best Achievement: Appointment as COO

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

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Peter Steenkamp, MD of Sasol Mining

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Stephane Peterhansel, eleven-times winner of the Dakar rally

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Patrice Motsepe

Philosophy of Life: Believe in yourself

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Receiving a bursary from Anglo American to study mining engineering

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Loss of life as a result of a mine accident in my section of responsibility

Hope for the Future: A flourishing South Africa and employment for all South Africans

Favourite Reading: History

Favourite TV Programme: Animal Planet

Favourite Food/Drink: Rack of lamb/good red wine

Favourite Music: 1980s rock

Favourite Sport: Off-road motorcycling and motocross

Hobbies: Cattle farming

Car: 2006 Mercedes-Benz C180

Pets: Five Dachshund dogs

Miscellaneous Dislikes: People with an external locus of control

Married: To Theresa-Jean since 2004

Children: Bea Jean, 2

Clubs: None

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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