Carl Löckelt
Full Name: Carl Löckelt
Position: GM of Airgas Compressors & Blowers
Main Activity of the Company: Airgas Compressors & Blowers supplies and services rotary screw compressors, root blowers and rotary piston gas meters.
Date and Place of Birth: March 25, 1970, Grootfontein, Namibia
Education: University of Stellenbosch, Cape Technikon, Wits Business School
First Job: Spar supermarket while still at school
Career History Prior to Current Position: GlaxoSmithKline (UK) and Johnson Controls (UK)
Size of First Pay Packet: I cannot remember – too long ago. Army pay in Namibia was R132 a month during basics, I think
First Job with Present Group: Current position
Value of Assets under Your Control: Not stated
Number of People under Your Leadership: 73
Management Style: Pragmatic, consultative and decisive
Personal Best Achievement: My marriage and the birth of my son, Kristian
Professional Best Achievement: Appointment as GM of Airgas South Africa
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: All the various managers I have had through my career. Learnt something from each of them
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: John Paul Jones DeJoria
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: John Paul Jones DeJoria
Philosophy of Life: Be kind to others. Stick to your principles and beliefs
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Having the chance to live and work abroad for 15 years and my current opportunity
Biggest Ever Disappointment: The current challenges facing South Africa
Hope for the Future: A peaceful, harmonious, abundant Africa
Favourite Reading: Biographies, adventure motorcycle travel diaries and business books and magazines
Favourite TV Programme: Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad (I do not watch a lot of TV but do enjoy a good film)
Favourite Food/Drink: Chicken/Coffee
Favourite Music: Rock and Pop
Favourite Sport: Rugby, Premier League football, tennis and boxing
Favourite Websites: eBay and BBC News
Hobbies: Adventure motorcycle touring, being in nature and outdoor activities; I am a DIY enthusiast (not always successful, though)
Car: Mercedes-Benz and four BMW GS motorcycles
Pets: Four dogs, four chickens, a rabbit, birds and Chinese quails
Miscellaneous Dislikes: People who are fake and nasty
Favourite Other South African Company: Nando’s
Favourite Foreign Company: Toyota
Married: To Helen
Children: Kristian (22 months)
Clubs: UKGSER (UK based BMW Motorcycle Club)
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