Full Name: Boris Kamstra
Position: CEO of Alphamin Resources Corp, a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Venture Exchange
Main Activity of the Company: Tin mining
Date and Place of Birth: July 5, 1963, Durban
Education: MBA, Wits Business School; BSc (civil engineering) (cum laude), University of Cape Town – for both qualifications, named on the dean’s merit list; registered professional engineer with the South African Engineering Council; member of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
First Job: Game ranger, Mala Mala
Size of First Pay Packet: I do not remember, but it was not much
Value of Assets under Your Control: $75-million market capitalisation
Number of People under Your Leadership: About 400 employees
Management Style: Inclusive and empowering
Personal Best Achievement: My magnificent family
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Rob Still
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nobody in particular
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Any successful entrepreneur
Philosophy of Life: Treat everyone as you would like to be treated
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Alphamin Resources Corp
Biggest Ever Disappointment: People who do not follow through on their undertakings
Hope for the Future: That South Africa reaches its full potential
Favourite Reading: Nonfiction
Favourite TV Programme: Actuality programmes
Favourite Food/Drink: A great steak and a glass of red wine
Favourite Music: Road Rock
Favourite Sport: Mountain biking, surfing
Hobbies: Riding my motorcycle and getting into the bush
Car: Airwheel X8
Pets: A dog and a cat
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Arrogant people
Married: To Michelle
Children: Riley, 17; Dylan, 15
Clubs: Club 100