Full Name: Tshego Sefolo

Position: MD of Zico Group

Main Activity of the Company: Private equity investment

Date and Place of Birth: May 8, 1978, Johannesburg

Education: University of Natal, BCom, CTA; Wits Business School, MBA; CA(SA)

First Job: Part-time clerk at Land Bank

Career History Prior to Current Position: Articled clerk, EY, Johannesburg; audit senior, EY, London; transactor, Ethos Private Equity; manager, Standard Bank Private Equity; CIO, Zico Group

Size of First Pay Packet: Not stated First Job with Present Group: 2010

Value of Assets under Your Control: About R1-billion

Number of People under Your Leadership: 9

Management Style: Laissez-faire and persuasive, where appropriate

Personal Best Achievement: Not stated

Professional Best Achievement: ABSIP private-equity dealmaker

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents, who instilled the right values in me

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Various people in my life

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Warren Buffett and Rory Mcllroy

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Sizwe Nxasana

Philosophy of Life: Your reputation precedes you

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Global business exposure

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Failed deals and dishonest people

Hope for the Future: A sustainable South African economy that provides opportunity and a good quality life for our children

Favourite Reading: I am currently reading The Man without a Face: Unlikely rise of Vladimir Putin

Favourite TV Programme: Mostly current affairs

Favourite Food/Drink: Anything from Tasha’s with Chardonnay

Favourite Music: RnB, hip hop

Favourite Sport: Golf, running

Favourite Website: Amazon.com

Hobbies: Scuba diving

Car: BMW

Pets: None

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Inconsiderate people, including taxi drivers

Favourite Other South African Company: Naspers

Favourite Foreign Company: Google

Married: To Tumi

Children: Lesedi, 4; Leruo, a few weeks

Clubs: Johannesburg Country Club