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David Kovarsky

6th May 2016

By: Martin Creamer

Creamer Media Editor

  

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Full Name: David Kovarsky

Position: CEO of Siyanda Chrome Smelting Company since February 2013

Main Activity of the Company: A ferrochrome project, intended for commissioning in 2019

Date and Place of Birth: September 12, 1947, Johannesburg

Education: CA (SA), University of the Witwatersrand; advanced management programme, Harvard Business School

First Job: Articled clerk, Levitt Kirson Gross

Size of First Pay Packet: R50 a month

Value of Company Assets: Currently R50-million – will grow to R3.5-billion after commissioning

Number of People under Your Leadership: 25, including contractors – will grow to 300 after commissioning

Management Style: Inclusive, transparent and calm

Personal Best Achievement: Qualifying as a chartered accountant

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

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: John le Carré

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Koos Bekker

Philosophy of Life: Do not fear the future. At this very moment, things are generally okay

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Joining the old JCI in 1983

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not succeeding in some personal relationships

Hope for the Future: A planet that can sustain future generations

Favourite Reading: John le Carre, New Yorker magazine, Jared Diamond, Oliver Sacks

Favourite TV Programme: I hardly watch TV, except the news and some movies

Favourite Food/Drink: Steak/good Shiraz

Favourite Music: Classic rock

Favourite Sport: Cycling

Hobbies: Bonsai, photography, cycling

Car: Toyota Prado

Pets: None

Dislikes: Big shopping malls

Married: Unmarried

Children: Three sons and two daughters

Clubs: None

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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