Full Name: Darryl Campbell
Position: MD of The Fastener Factory
Main Activity of the Company: The Fastener Factory is an importer of Heico-Lock wedge lock washers and distributor of SKF power transmission, seals and mechatronics products. We also distribute and sell leading brands of fasteners, tools, abrasives (Klingspor), bearings and engineering consumables to all sectors of the market
Date and Place of Birth: January 16, 1971, Johannesburg
Education: Matric, Sunward Park High School
First Job: Patrick Insurance Brokers
Career History Prior to Current Position: GM: fasteners and tools at BMG; divisional director: fasteners at Bearing Man; regional manager, Avlock International; sales engineer, Avdel Burnside
Size of First Pay Packet: About R1 100 a month
First Job with Present Group: MD – I established the business in July 2015
Value of Assets under Your Control: R3-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: Eight
Management Style: Hands-on and assertive
Personal Best Achievement: Raising two wonderful daughters
Professional Best Achievement: Achieving success within the first year of a start-up business
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: Julie Campbell
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Not stated
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Not stated
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Steve Jobs, Elon Musk and Richard Branson
Philosophy of Life: Work hard and play hard
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Starting the fastener division for Bearing Man under Greg Till
Biggest Ever Disappointment: None
Hope for the Future: For my children to grow up in this country with equal opportunities
Favourite Reading: Car magazines
Favourite TV Programme: Discovery and History channels
Favourite Food/Drink: Seafood
Favourite Music: 1980s
Favourite Sport: Rugby and Formula One
Favourite Website: News24
Hobbies: Transporting my children to sports events and a bit of golf
Car: BMW
Pets: Cat
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Bad service, arrogance
Favourite Other South African Company: Not stated
Favourite Foreign Company: Apple, Tesla, Google, Virgin
Married: To Julie, since December 1992
Children: Taylor, 16; Ashley, 12
Clubs: Not stated