Full Name: Tshego Sefolo
Position: MD of Zico Group
Main Activity of the Company: Private equity investment
Date and Place of Birth: May 8, 1978, Johannesburg
Education: University of Natal, BCom, CTA; Wits Business School, MBA; CA(SA)
First Job: Part-time clerk at Land Bank
Career History Prior to Current Position: Articled clerk, EY, Johannesburg; audit senior, EY, London; transactor, Ethos Private Equity; manager, Standard Bank Private Equity; CIO, Zico Group
Size of First Pay Packet: Not stated First Job with Present Group: 2010
Value of Assets under Your Control: About R1-billion
Number of People under Your Leadership: 9
Management Style: Laissez-faire and persuasive, where appropriate
Personal Best Achievement: Not stated
Professional Best Achievement: ABSIP private-equity dealmaker
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My parents, who instilled the right values in me
Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Various people in my life
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Warren Buffett and Rory Mcllroy
Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Sizwe Nxasana
Philosophy of Life: Your reputation precedes you
Biggest Ever Opportunity: Global business exposure
Biggest Ever Disappointment: Failed deals and dishonest people
Hope for the Future: A sustainable South African economy that provides opportunity and a good quality life for our children
Favourite Reading: I am currently reading The Man without a Face: Unlikely rise of Vladimir Putin
Favourite TV Programme: Mostly current affairs
Favourite Food/Drink: Anything from Tasha’s with Chardonnay
Favourite Music: RnB, hip hop
Favourite Sport: Golf, running
Favourite Website: Amazon.com
Hobbies: Scuba diving
Car: BMW
Pets: None
Miscellaneous Dislikes: Inconsiderate people, including taxi drivers
Favourite Other South African Company: Naspers
Favourite Foreign Company: Google
Married: To Tumi
Children: Lesedi, 4; Leruo, a few weeks
Clubs: Johannesburg Country Club