Paul Finney
Full Name: Paul David Finney
Position and Company Name: Group executive: refining and marketing, Impala Platinum Holdings
Main Activity of the Company: Platinum group metals producer
Date and Place of Birth: August 12, 1967, England
Education: BSc (Hons) (chemical engineering)
First Job: Junior chemical engineer
Size of First Pay Packet: R2 700 a month
Value of Assets under Your Control: Plant, R15-billion to R20-billion; people, priceless!
Number of People under Your Leadership: 1 000
Management Style: I do not think I have a particular style
Personal Best Achievement: My children
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife, Suzanne
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: I try to learn something from everyone I interact with
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Sir Alex Ferguson
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Always give it your best shot
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being part of the EPMR design and commissioning team
Biggest Ever Disappointment: That I did not take up golf much earlier
Hope for the Future: That the ‘renewable energy/ hydrogen storage’ model becomes the international norm
Favourite Reading: Military history
Favourite TV Programme: Live sports
Favourite Food/Drink: Teppanyaki/beer
Favourite Music: Rock
Favourite Sport: Football
Hobbies: Scale modelling; golf; theatre
Car: BMW X5
Pets: Beagles
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Laziness
Married: To Suzanne, for 26 years
Children: Alexander, 24; Catherine, 20
Clubs: Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club, Impala Refineries Golf Club
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