Full Name: Neale John Goddard
Position: DRA divisional MD: mining
Main Activity of the Company: Mining consulting and mining engineering procurement and construction management projects
Date and Place of Birth: December 6, 1970, Zimbabwe
Education: BSc (mechanical engineering), University of Witwatersrand; PrEng; GCC; PMP
First Job: Apprentice fitter and turner
Size of First Pay Packet: R700 a month
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: 200
Management Style: Combination of authoritative, participative and/or coaching, depending on the people and the situation
Personal Best Achievement: My two children
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My father
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Tiger Woods
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Bill Gates
Philosophy of Life: Do not leave for tomorrow something you can do today
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being offered a position at DRA
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Nothing comes to mind
Hope for the Future: That there will be no e-tolls
Favourite Reading: Wilbur Smith
Favourite TV Programme: Blackadder
Favourite Food/Drink: Medium-rare rump steak/Castle lager
Favourite Music: Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, AC/DC
Favourite Sport: To play – squash and golf; to watch – rugby
Hobbies: Hiking and fishing
Car: Toyota Fortuner
Pets: Two cats and a dog
Miscellaneous Dislikes: People who park in bays designated for the disabled
Married: To Jenny
Children: Alexander, 16; Laura, 12
Clubs: Taylormade