Full Name: Sello Motau
Position: CEO of Bicacon
Main Activity of the Company: Infrastructure
Date and Place of Birth: April 5, 1972
Education: National diploma (public management); BTech (public management); MTech (local government); executive programme, Stellenbosch University; labour relations programme, University of the Witwatersrand Business School
First Job: I worked in administration at Old Mutual
Career History Prior to Current Position: Not stated
Size of First Pay Packet: R3 000 a month
First Job with Present Group: COO
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: Six executive committee members
Management Style: Consultative
Personal Best Achievement: Not stated
Professional Best Achievement: Best Manager of the Year in 2008
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My first manager
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Robert Gumede and Thabiso Lekoana
Philosophy of Life: Stay focused on your vision
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Working in the US
Biggest Ever Disappointment: A failed business deal with SGS
Hope for the Future: Not stated
Favourite Reading: Business and politics
Favourite TV Programme: SuperSport
Favourite Food/Drink: Pasta
Favourite Music: Fusion and gospel
Favourite Sport: Soccer and golf
Favourite Website: World economic trends
Hobbies: Travelling
Car: Mercedes-Benz
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Air pollution
Favourite Other South African Company: Anglo American
Favourite Foreign Company: SGS International
Married: Yes
Children: Tshimollo, 22; Tshiamo, 18; Bohlale, 12; Lentswe, 9; Lehumo, 16 months
Clubs: Bronkhorstspruit Golf Club