Martin Roets
Full Name: Martin Roets
Position: Operations director of Rectron
Main Activity of the Company: Computer, peripherals and accessories distributor
Date and Place of birth: February 19, 1979, Gauteng
Education: Matric, 1997, Afrikaans Hoërskool Germiston
First Job: Despatch clerk at Rectron, 1998
Size of First Pay Packet: R1 800 a month
First Job with Present Group: Despatch clerk
Career History Prior to Current Position: I started at Rectron in 1997 and have progressed through the ranks, holding various positions in operations and was promoted in 2010 to my current position
Value of Assets under Your Control: R220-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 110
Management Style: Leading by example and management by walkabout
Personal Best Achievement: The birth of my daughter
Professional Best Achievement: Every achievement and award that is awarded to Rectron feels like the best, and each award could only be achieved by our collective efforts and teamwork
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father (for his sheer determination – he never gives up)
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: There are so many – various colleagues and business partners
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Sir Richard Branson
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Steve Jobs
Philosophy of Life: There are no failures – only lessons to be learnt
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Being entrusted with my current position at Rectron
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Losing my mother at the age of 16 and recently my brother in the same way
Hope for the Future: Continued growth and expansion and increased profits, as well as maintaining our culture and characteristics, which make us unique in our market
Favourite Reading: Biographies
Favourite TV Programme: Sport, Discovery Channel, National Geographic
Favourite Food/Drink: Braai/ice-cold beer
Favourite Music: Rock
Favourite Sport: Rugby and cricket
Favourite Website: Google
Hobbies: Gaming and fishing
Car: Toyota Fortuner
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Traffic, sarcasm and arrogance
Favourite Other South African Company: South African Breweries
Favourite Foreign Company: Apple
Married: To Stacey Hann since August 23, 2008
Children: Alyssa, who turns three on April 5
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