Murray Crow, MD of Electrolux for South Africa
Full Name: Murray Crow
Position: MD of Electrolux South Africa
Main Activity of the Company: Electrolux is a producer of floor-care appliances
Date and Place of Birth: September, Johannesburg, South Africa
Education: Michaelhouse, matric; Witwatersrand Technikon; Henley Business School, MBA
First Job: Not stated
Career History Prior to Current Position: MD of Home of Living Brands, from 2008 to 2021; several executive roles at Whirlpool South Africa, including marketing and sales (resulting in my appointment as MD), from 1998 to 2008; and sales executive at Cadbury’s, Coleman Foods and CPC Tongaat Foods, from 1991 to 1998
Size of First Pay Packet: R200 a month, at 18, when I was in the military
First Job with Present Group: My current position
Value of Assets under Your Control: The wellbeing of the people that our business supports – directly and indirectly
Number of People under Your Leadership: 800
Management Style: Collaborative and involved
Personal Best Achievement: Successfully completing my MBA
Professional Best Achievement: Being named Bidvest divisional most valued player for two consecutive years, for my contribution to business
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My wife
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Alan Coward – he hired me at AMAP, which later became Home of Living Brands
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Elon Musk
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Elon Musk
Philosophy of Life: A balanced approach
Hope for the Future: That all South Africans turn their back on corruption and turn our high-potential country and economy around
Favourite Reading: Military history and motivational books
Favourite TV Programme: Sport in general
Favourite Food/Drink: Good braai/whiskey
Favourite Music: Adult contemporary
Favourite Sport: Golf
Favourite Website: YouTube
Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, water sports
Car: Audi
Pets: A Beagle and two cats
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Talk without action
Favourite Other South African Company: Naspers
Favourite Foreign Company: Uber
Married: To Martine
Children: Two boys – Gareth and Jonty – both of whom are studying
Clubs: Bryanston Country Club, Mzanzi Chapter Harley Owners Group