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