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