Full Name: Andile Hesperus Sangqu
Position: Executive head of Anglo American in South Africa, since June 1, 2015
Main Activity of the Company: Mining
Date and Place of Birth: October 2, 1966, Klerksdorp
Education: Bachelor of Accounting Science (Hons); BCom; MBL; higher diploma in tax law; advanced management programme, Insead Business School; higher certificate in Christian ministry; accreditation as a lay preacher in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa
First Job: Mining clerk
Size of First Pay Packet: R306 a month
Value of Group Market Capitalisation: $65-billion
Number of People Employed by Anglo American plc: About 64 000
Management Style: Participatory
Personal Best Achievement: Completing a BCom degree
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My mother
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Professor Michael Porter
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Mick Davis
Philosophy of Life: Living a life that is a gift to others
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Completing an advanced management programme at Insead
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not making CEO when the opportunity arose
Hope for the Future: Creating a legacy that future generations will be proud of
Favourite Reading: Philosophy
Favourite TV Programme: Sports
Favourite Food/Drink: Indian cuisine
Favourite Music: Gospel
Favourite Sport: Soccer and boxing
Hobbies: Going to the gym and reading
Car: Mercedes-Benz GLS
Pets: None
Dislikes: Finding problems with everything
Clubs: None