Full Name: Viloshini Pillay
Position: GM of KAEFER Energy Projects
Main Activity of the Company: Thermal and acoustic insulation, scaffolding and access, surface protection and design services within the Southern African energy sector
Date and Place of Birth: October 31, 1977, Durban
Education: CA (SA), 2003, Management Development Programme, University of Pretoria, 2014
First Job: Part-time waitress while I was studying
Career History Prior to Current Position: I have worked in the metal manufacturing, cosmetics and earthmoving equipment industries
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 500 a month
First Job with Present Group: FD
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: 950
Management Style: Team-orientated approach. I believe in clear and open communication and an understanding of expectations on all sides
Personal Best Achievement: Qualifying as a chartered accountant
Professional Best Achievement: 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: My current MD, George Wardrope
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Malala Yousafzai
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Hard work pays
Biggest Ever Opportunity: My current position
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not passing my Part I board exams at first attempt
Hope for the Future: That we all lead by example and do our part, no matter how small, to make our country a better place for everyone
Favourite Reading: News24. I also love reading bedtime fairytales to my son
Favourite TV Programme: Anything that really makes me laugh
Favourite Food/Drink: Chocolate
Favourite Music: Old-school R&B
Favourite Sport: Volleyball
Favourite Website: News24, Wikipedia
Hobbies: Travelling
Car: Golf GTi
Pets: Koi
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Negative people
Favourite Other South African Company: Pick n Pay
Favourite Foreign Company: Google
Married: To Poven, for nine years
Children: Talin, 8
Clubs: Spartans Volleyball