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Andre Bojé

23rd November 2018

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

     

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Full Name: Andre Russell Bojé

Position: CEO of Minergy

Main Activity of the Company: Coal mining and trading

Date and Place of Birth: February 14, 1956, Port Elizabeth

Education: Grey College, Bloemfontein; universities of Natal and Port Elizabeth

First Job: Audit clerk

Size of First Pay Packet: R85

Value of Company Assets: R300-million

Number of People under Your Leadership: 400

Management Style: Consultative

Personal Best Achievement: The success of Wescoal

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

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nelson Mandela

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Sol Kerzner

Philosophy of Life: Live and let live

Biggest Ever Opportunity: The founding of Chandler Coal, now a subsidiary of Wescoal

Biggest Ever Disappointment: The Springboks losing the 1999 World Cup semifinal

Hope for the Future: A crime-free South Africa

Favourite Reading: Newspapers, autobiographies (sometimes), never fiction

Favourite TV Programme: Food Network

Favourite Food/Drink: Braai/wine

Favourite Music: Rock’n’roll

Favourite Sport: Golf and cricket

Hobbies: Golf and travel

Car: Porsche Panamera S

Pets: One Rottweiler and one Labrador

Dislikes: Egos and dishonesty

Married: To Louise, for 33 years

Children: Four

Clubs: Umhlali Country Club

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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