Full Name: Nkhesani Olga Masekoa
Position and Company Name: Chief research operations officer, Mine Health and Safety Council
Main Activity of the Company: Advising the Minister of Mineral Resources on occupational health and safety (OHS) through research and promotion of an OHS culture in the South African Mining Industry
Date and Place of Birth: September 5, 1972
Education: Master’s degree, executive development programme
First Job: Technical assistant
Number of People under Your Leadership: 27
Management Style: Bottom-to-top, and consultative
Personal Best Achievement: Appointment to my current position
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Self-passion
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Denzel Washington
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Steve Jobs
Philosophy of Life: Nothing is going to stop me from reaching the top
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Contributing to the health and safety of mine employees through research work
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Loss of close family
Hope for the Future: Achievement of zero harm in the mining industry
Favourite Reading: Local magazines, including True Love, and the Bible
Favourite TV Programme: Reality shows
Favourite Food/Drink: Red meat/red wine
Favourite Music: Jazz
Favourite Sport: Golf
Hobbies: Physical exercise and travelling
Car: Jaguar
Pets: Birds
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Late sleeper but difficult to wake up
Married: To Frans Masekoa
Children: Three girls
Clubs: None