Full Name: Alan Willcocks

Position: CEO and cofounder of Interwaste

Main Activity of the Company: Interwaste is an end-to-end environmental solutions provider operating throughout Southern Africa

Date and Place of Birth: April 4, 1968, UK

Education: School leaver

First Job: Electrician

Career History Prior to Current Position: Jason Barrie Electrical Projects, 1984 to 1988

Size of First Pay Packet: R254 a month

First Job with Present Group: I founded Interwaste with my wife, Bronwyn, in 1989, and, over the years, I have filled various positions to get the job done – from truck driver to CEO

Value of Assets under Your Control: Over R500-million

Number of People under Your Leadership: Over 2 000 permanent employees

Management Style: Democratic management, where employees take part in decision-making within the organisation

Personal Best Achievement: Being happily married for 25 years

Professional Best Achievement: Being able to provide sustainable permanent employment for over 2 000 people and growing Interwaste into one of the largest waste management companies in Southern Africa

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

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My late father, Lord Willcocks

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Jeff Wood

Philosophy of Life: Never forget where you come from

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Listing Interwaste on the JSE

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Unnecessary strike action by employees

Hope for the Future: Sustainable job creation

Favourite Reading: Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk To Freedom

Favourite TV Programme: Salvage Dawgs

Favourite Food/Drink: Red meat/Johnny Walker Black

Favourite Music: Queen

Favourite Sport: Rugby

Favourite Website: www.interwaste.co.za

Hobbies: Interwaste

Car: Toyota

Pets: Jack Russel/Rottweiler

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Dishonesty and unsolicited salespeople

Favourite Other South African Company: Avis

Favourite Foreign Company: Astec Print

Married: To Bronwyn, since April 6, 1991

Children: Natasha, 24; Nakita, 22; Ty (grandson), 3

Clubs: Interwaste