André Visser

1st February 2013

By: Nomvelo Buthelezi

  

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Full Name: André Visser

Position: MD of Fabrinox

Main Activity of the Company: Fabrinox specialises in the cost-effective manufacturing of sheet-metal components, subassemblies and projects entailing under-licence manufacturing

Date and Place of Birth: January 16, 1966, Moorreesburg

Education: B BA(Hons) and higher national and national diplomas in mechanical engineering

First Job: Experiential learner at HG Molenaar

Career History Prior to Current Position: Filmatic – design office and project management

Size of First Pay Packet: R114 a week

First Job with Present Group: Founding member

Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated

Number of People under Your Leadership: 136

Management Style: Leading by example and influencing others to work together in pursuit of a common goal

Personal Best Achievement: My wife and three daughters

Professional Best Achievement: Fabrinox, a life-long dream

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Various colleagues and business associates

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nelson Mandela

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Whitey Basson

Philosophy of Life: Nothing is more rewarding than hard work

Biggest Ever Opportunity: The Fabrinox start-up and the trust my sponsor (Johan Beyers) had in me

Biggest Ever Disappointment: None

Hope for the Future: Better education for all South Africans

Favourite Reading: Business Day, Fin24 and any outdoors magazine

Favourite TV Programme: None

Favourite Food/Drink: Mutton curry and green salad

Favourite Music: Queen and classical

Favourite Sport: Rugby, motorsport and athletics

Favourite Website: fin24.com and Google

Hobbies: Running, camping and motorbikes

Car: I have one

Pets: Three chow-chows

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty

Favourite Other South African Company: South African Breweries

Favourite Foreign Company: Google and Samsung

Married: To Mattie, since April 11, 1992

Children: Wilma, 16; Elsa, 13; Hanlie, 10

Clubs: Wellington Athletics

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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