Full Name: Waheed Sulaiman
Position: Acting CEO of Wescoal Holdings since April 2015
Main Activity of the Company: Coal mining and trading
Date and Place of Birth: January 28, 1974, Carnarvon, Northern Cape, South Africa
Education: BSc (chemical engineering), University of Cape Town, BCom, with majors in economics and business management, University of South Africa
First Job: Production engineer at the Dow Chemicals plant, in Chloorkop
Size of the First Pay Packet: About R180 000 a year
Value of Company Assets: Wescoal has a market capitalisation of R350-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: Wescoal employs about 200 people
Management Style: Collaborative, engaging, transparent
Personal Best Achievement: Being asked to be acting CEO of Wescoal
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My parents
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: No one in particular
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: JD Rockefeller
Philosophy of Life: Respect for others, contributing to the betterment of my environment and community
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Joining the strategy and business development function at BHP Billiton
Biggest Ever Disappointment: There is nothing that stands out
Hope for the Future: That Wescoal becomes a shining light in the mining industry, showing that it can contribute positively to the South Africa growth and transformation story, while creating exceptional value for its stakeholders
Favourite Reading: Fantasy, science fiction
Favourite TV Programme: House of Cards
Favourite Food/Drink: Steak/fruit juice
Favourite Music: Pop
Favourite Sport: Cricket
Hobbies: Movies, reading
Car: Audi Q5
Pets: None
Dislikes: People who do not treat others with respect and dignity
Married: To Zahida
Children: Ameera, 10; Tayyibah, 8; Fayzaan, 5
Clubs: None