Full Name: Fahmida Smith
Position: Market development manager of Impala Platinum
Main Activity of the Company: Mining, refining and marketing of base metals and platinum-group metals
Date and Place of Birth: August 22, 1973, Lenasia
Education: National diploma (chemical engineering); advanced diploma in business project management
First Job: Trainee process controller at Impala
Size of First Pay Packet: R5 000 to R6 000 a month
Career Path to Date: Operation – process controller to technical superintendent; technical/projects – senior chemical engineer to plant manager; market development manager
Management Style: A combination of visionary and transformational management
Personal Best Achievement: Process optimisation work at the precious metals refinery, my work in the fuel cell space, and being involved in the establishment of the Special Economic Zone in Springs
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Sir Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Be authentic, be happy
Hope for the Future: To see my children thrive in a world where there is peace and acceptance of all
Favourite Reading: Mystery and strategy – currently reading The 5AM Club
Favourite TV Programme: The Enemy Within and MasterChef
Favourite Food/Drink: Pizza
Favourite Music: Hip-hop, pop, rock
Favourite Sport: Swimming
Hobbies: Cooking, music, movies, taking long walks on the beach, fishing
Car: Toyota Fortuner
Pets: Two dogs
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty
Married: To Ardiel Smith
Children: Abrar, 15; Ridha, 11