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