Peter Steenkamp
Full Name: Peter William Steenkamp
Position: CEO of Harmony Gold Mining Company since January 1, 2016
Main Activity of the Company: Gold mining and exploration
Date and Place of Birth: November 13, 1959, Alberton, Gauteng
Schools and Tertiary Education: Matric, Marais Viljoen Hoërskool, 1976; BEng (Mining), University of Pretoria, 1985; CPIR, University of the Witwatersrand; MDP, University of South Africa
First Job: Learner miner, Winkelhaak gold mine, 1982
Size of First Pay Packet: About R200 a month
First Job with Present Group: COO
Value of Assets under Your Control: R32-billion
Number of People under Your Leadership: 48 113
Management Style: Team-orientated, emphasising integrity and commitment
Personal Best Achievement: Being appointed CEO of Harmony
Professional Best Achievement: I was in charge of the fastest build-up of a shaft in the history of AngloGold, from 6 000 m2 to 30 000 m2 a month in four years
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: Andre Wilkens
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: John Mills
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: The All Black rugby player, Keven Mealamu
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Patrice Motsepe and Bernard Swanepoel
Philosophy of Life: Do what you do well
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Working for Harmony
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The failure of Pamodzi Gold
Hope for the Future: That all stakeholders in the mining industry trust and support one another to improve the industry for all
Favourite Reading: Business and motivational publications
Favourite TV Programme: News and sport
Favourite Food/Drink: Braaivleis/Castle lager
Favourite Music: All types
Favourite Sport: Rugby
Car: Toyota Hilux double-cab
Pets: A German shepherd called Shakira and two cats
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty and lack of integrity
Favourite Other South African Company: African Rainbow Minerals
Favourite Foreign Company: Microsoft
Married: To Trudi (née Prinsloo) since 1985
Children: Chelandi, 32; Christoff, 29; Peter, 27
Clubs: None