Full Name: Teddy Daka
Position: Co-CEO of Zutari (previously Aurecon). I am also chairperson of BankservAfrica, nonexecutive chairperson of Tedaka Investment, trustee of the South African National Defence Force Education Trust, chairperson of the Sandfontein Artillery Regiment Council, and chairperson and principal adviser of Tedaka Advisory Service
Main Activity of the Company: Zutari is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company
Date and Place of Birth: June 26, 1965
Education: BA (Hons) (Business Management), MBA, and various executive programmes
First Job: Senior manager, Palabora Foundation
Career History Prior to Current Position: Group CEO of Etion, MD of Tedaka Advisory Services, executive: economic empowerment at Telkom, and senior manager of Palabora Foundation. My past directorships and trusteeships include the following: global chairperson of Aurecon Group, Australia; chairperson of Aurecon, Singapore; nonexecutive director and chairperson of the audit committee of Aurecon, Singapore; chairperson of South African Airways Technical, and nonexecutive director and member of the procurement and tender committee of South African Airways
First Job with Present Group: Trustee of the African Ownership Trust
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: Over 2 000 people
Management Style: I have a flexible management style, and adapt to different situations within the business environment
Personal Best Achievement: Not stated
Professional Best Achievement: Not stated
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My mother
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson (globally) and former MTN Group CEO Phuthuma Nhleko (locally)
Favourite Reading: Books on politics, the economy, philosophy, et cetera
Favourite TV Programme: The news
Favourite Food/Drink: Asian cuisine but not the too spicy variety/Whiskey and red wine
Favourite Music: A variety of music, depending on where I am and what I am doing
Hobbies: Reading, hiking and cycling
Pets: Two German Shepherds
Children: Three children and one grandchild