Full Name: Rhys Dafydd Evans
Position: Director of ALCO-Safe
Main Activity of the Company: ALCO-Safe is a distributor of drug and alcohol testing equipment in South and Southern Africa
Date and Place of Birth: February 19, 1986, PretoriaEducation: Bachelor of Commerce and Business Management, University of Pretoria, 2004 to 2009
First Job: Sales representative for a supplements company
Career History Prior to Current Position: I worked for a sports company that focused on promoting sport in underprivileged communities before moving to ALCO-Safe, where I have worked in various departments, including technical, sales and finance
Size of First Pay Packet: R850 a month
First Job with Present Group: Technical assistant
Value of Assets under Your Control: R20-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 16
Management Style: Open-door policy
Personal Best Achievement: Obtaining a Manchester United coaching qualification
Professional Best Achievement: Signing up a major mining and construction company to use our drug and alcohol testing equipment
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My father
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Enzo Ferrari
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Work hard and play straight
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Taking over ALCO-Safe
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not playing professional soccer
Hope for the Future: That we reduce drug and alcohol abuse through companies that create a responsible culture and drive education. It is also my hope that South African society becomes more responsible with regard to substance abuse
Favourite Reading: Inspirational autobiographies
Favourite TV Programme: Game of Thrones
Favourite Food/Drink: A mature rump steak/single-malt Scotch whisky
Favourite Music: Lounge music
Favourite Sport: Soccer
Favourite website: www.google.com
Hobbies: Fly-fishing, cycling, running and working out in the gym
Car: BMW 2 series
Pets: Three large dogs and a cat
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Arrogance and dishonesty
Favourite other South African Company: Woolworths
Favourite Foreign Company: Nike
Married: Single
Children: None
Clubs: Virgin Active and Wingate Park Country Club