Full Name: Aubrey Lekwane
Position: MD of Bombardier Transportation in South Africa
Main Activity of the Company: Bombardier Transportation is a global mobility solutions provider. It covers the full spectrum – from trains to subsystems, signalling, complete turnkey transport systems, emobility technology and data-driven maintenance services
Date and Place of Birth: September 26, 1964, Irene, Centurion, South Africa
Education: A technical diploma and an honours degree in politics
First Job: Director at Lawyers for Human Rights
Career History Prior to Current Position: 24 years’ work experience
Size of First Pay Packet: About R1 200 a month
First Job with Present Group: Current position
Number of People under Your Leadership: 80
Management Style: Bombardier follows a matrix organisation management structure, where reporting relationships are set up as a matrix, as opposed to the traditional hierarchy
Professional Best Achievement: Bombardier has created about 200 direct jobs and 1 800 indirect jobs, most of which are occupied by employment-equity individuals
Personal Best Achievement: Human rights activism
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: Nelson Mandela
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Chris Hani
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Barack Obama
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Johan Rupert
Philosophy of Life: 80% action, 20% thinking
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Living in a democratic South Africa
Hope for the Future: Regional economic integration
Favourite Reading: The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden, by Jonas Jonasson
Favourite TV Programme: MotoGP
Favourite Food/Drink: Red wine
Favourite Music: Classic
Favourite Sport: Golf
Favourite Website: Google
Hobbies: Weekend motorbike riding
Car: Audi TT
Pets: German shepherd
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Soggy socks
Favourite Other South African Company: Sasol
Favourite Foreign Company: Apple
Married: To Modiegi
Children: Honey, 29; Valentine, 27; Neo, 25; Khumo, 19; Ayana, 12
Clubs: Seasons Golf Course