Full Name: Greg Young
Position: CEO of Matus
Main Activity of the Company: Tool and hardware wholesaling
Date and Place of Birth: March 19, 1969, Johannesburg, South Africa
Education: Bachelor of Accountancy, University of the Witwatersrand, 1991; CA(SA), 1994
First Job: Packer on a pharmaceuticals production line
Career History Prior to Current Position: Articled clerk at Deloittes, head office accountant at AECI and operations director at Covidien
Size of First Pay Packet: Very little
First Job with Present Group: FD
Value of Assets under Your Control: R445-million
Number of People under Your Leadership: 510
Management Style: Consultative
Personal Best Achievement: Fathering my two sons
Professional Best Achievement: Qualifying as a chartered accountant
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: My father
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Barack Obama
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Graham Mackay
Philosophy of Life: Focus on what is in your control and do not have regrets
Biggest Ever Opportunity: My current position
Biggest Ever Disappointment: I always see disappointments as learning opportunities
Hope for the Future: That South Africa grows through an inclusive economy under strong leadership
Favourite Reading: Novels and business books
Favourite TV Programme: The Resident
Favourite Food/Drink: Italian/wine
Favourite Music: Current pop music
Favourite Sport: Cycling and golf
Favourite Website: News24
Hobbies: Travelling
Car: Toyota Prado
Pets: Two dogs and a cat
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Laziness
Favourite Other South African Company: Aspen
Favourite Foreign Company: Amazon
Married: To Barbara Wilkins, since May 1, 1993
Children: Ryan, 18; Bryce, 16
Clubs: Johannesburg Country Club